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BUSTED Slaughterhouse in Loxahatchee

On August 2, 2018, The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office raided a Loxahatchee Groves Farm accused of operating an illegal slaughterhouse. Over the course of a six month period, this farm was investigated for illegal slaughtering and animal cruelty. The Illegal activity was discovered by the ARM (Animal Recovery Mission) who notified the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office successfully completed the investigation into this Farm’s Illegal activity. Three arrests were made associated with the...

Suspect wanted for robbery of a business

MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect wanted for robbery to a business. A masked suspect entered Family Dollar, jumped the counter and demanded cash from the clerk then fled on foot from the business. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’11”, thin build, wearing a green or gray long sleeve shirt, black pants and black shoes. This incident occurred on August 1, 2018. Family Dollar is located in the 1200 block of S. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime...

Victim Notification Helpline

If you were a victim of sexual assault and reported it to any Law Enforcement Agency in Palm Beach County prior to July 1, 2016 and would like to know the status of evidence collected, please contact law enforcement at 561-688-4127. Please leave your name and contact information and someone will call you back.   Alternatively, you may use the form on this page and someone will contact you shortly.   Supportive services are available by contacting Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified...

Suspect WANTED for Numerous Car Creeping and Car Burglaries

Media Advisory Suspect WANTED for Numerous Car Creeping and Car Burglaries. Do you recognize him? This man is WANTED for numerous Car Burglaries between July 22 and July 29, 2018, in the Timber Run Community. This unknown suspect was captured on surveillance video breaking car windows and running off with the victims property. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and...

Suspect wanted for burglary to a residence – Boca Trails Community

MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect wanted for burglary to a residence. An unknown male forcibly entered the victim residence. While inside, captured on surveillance video, he helped himself to the victim’s property. The suspect appears to be a white male, with short cropped hair, mustache and beard.  He has a tattoo on his right leg. This incident occurred on July 23, 2018. The residence is located inside the Boca Trails community. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS...

Detectives investigate a body found floating in a retention pond in Greenacres

Media Advisory   Date:           July 30, 2018 Time:           2:48 pm Location:    Walmart Shopping plaza, retention pond Deputies responded to a body found floating in a retention pond that flows alongside Walmart in the 6200 block of Forest Hill Blvd, Greenacres.  PBSO dive team responded and removed the male from the pond.  The male was identified as a homeless resident of Greenacres.  There is no obvious signs of death known at this time. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. Detectives are...

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

If you need help or think someone is a victim of Human Trafficking you are not alone. Human trafficking is the 3rd largest crime worldwide. If you suspect it, report it 1 (888) 373-7888 Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Person. Did you know that 30% of Human Trafficking victims are children? Let’s End Human Trafficking. See something, say something: /human-trafficking/ See all PBSO videos on our PBSO TV channel!

Fugitive Warrants – Episode 3

Fugitive Warrants - Episode 3: "Not Running Far" On this episode of Fugitive Warrants, we go into some messy situations. If you fail to appear in court when ordered, the judge can issue a warrant for your arrest. Some arrests are more complicated than others, but on this week’s episode of Fugitive Warrants, let’s just say we had two compliant suspects. The men and women of the Fugitive Warrants Unit go after convicted or accused suspects who are hiding from the law....