Boynton Briefing - March 3, 2015

15-008798 1810 hrs Auto burglary 9 Colonial Club Dr.
Officers responded to 9 Colonial Club Drive in regards to an auto burglary. Victim advised that between 03-01-15 and 03-02-15 0900 hrs an unknown suspect(s) removed to sets of golf clubs from the trunk of his 00 Saturn.
15-008797 1851 hrs Auto burglary 2008 S. Fed. Hwy.
Officers responded to 2008 S. Fed. Hwy. in regards to an auto burglary. Victim advised that unknown suspect(s) entered their unlocked Volvo and removed a binocular.
15-008697 0844hrs Burglary Auto 37 Teal Way
Victim stated that sometime between 1600hrs on 02/01/15 and today at 0800hrs, an unknown subject entered his vehicle without his permission. Once inside the vehicle, the subject ripped off the center console cover and stole the victim’s wallet containing a credit card. Victim also noticed that the right side of his vehicle had been keyed the entire length of the vehicle.
15-008718 1053hrs Burglary Auto 1475 SW 8th ST (Cracker Barrel)
Victim stated that sometime between 1000hrs and 1050hrs today, an unknown subject entered his vehicle and removed 5 suitcases containing $3000 cash, 2 mini IPod, 2 Blk IPhone 4s, passport, without his permission. Victim is visiting from abroad and is scheduled to return in two weeks. Total loss approximately $6600.

BBPD Press Conference - Feb. 24, 2015 (Part 2)

BBPD Press Conference - Feb. 24, 2015 (Part 1)

Official statement from Police Chief Jeffrey S. Katz regarding the Aug. 20, 2014 arrest of Byron Harris

As I’m sure most of you recall, in August 2014, one of our police officers, Jeff Williams, was run over by a vehicle fleeing from police. Jeff’s spine was broken in two places, and had to be fused back together. He lost a piece of one of his ears, his face was permanently disfigured, and during his stay in Delray Trauma, caring medical personnel spent over two hours digging pieces of asphalt from his face and body.

To this day, Jeff is still undergoing physical therapy treatments several times a week and, months later, he struggles with immense pain, as he works toward his goal of someday returning to full duty. Before we go any further in this statement, I'd like to take this time to thank the overwhelming outpouring of support our community has expressed toward Jeff - it has made a great deal of difference in his recovery efforts. So, thank you.

The driver of the car that struck Officer Williams is Byron Harris. Harris endangered the public by leading officers on a chase that exceeded 100 mph up and down I-95 and eventually along residential streets. Harris is a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history. No part of Harris’ conduct before or during this incident can reasonably leave one to believe that he had any inclination to comply with our officers’ efforts to take him into custody. In fact, in the post arrest interviews, the two occupants of the car Harris was driving shared that he expressed concern that he couldn’t stop because he had “just killed a cop.”

After Harris and the other two occupants of his vehicle were apprehended, we were contacted by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, who told us we might want to take a look at a video which was captured by their Aviation Unit during the pursuit and arrest. The video depicts two-dimensional heat signatures of the vehicles and persons on scene. This video is far from a complete representation of what transpired during this arrest.

Like all depictions of confrontation, this video is difficult to watch – and again, because we are watching two-dimensional heat signatures – we are left to draw a subjective conclusion with regard to critical details of what transpired during this arrest. The process of determining if our officers’ actions were justified lay in clearly distinguishing between what we know, what we can prove, and what we believe.

We know that our officers used force, and we know they reported this use of force before being made aware of the existence of this video account. But the question is: was the level of force reasonably objective based on the level of resistance they experienced, and the level of fear officers felt as they confronted these subjects who they believed had just killed one of their co-workers. This video provides no insight into those critical questions.

Harris endangered everyone’s lives – not just officers but the public as well – by driving the way he did to get away from the police when he thought he murdered a police officer.

Police officers are lawfully justified to use force as appropriate. These actions are authorized by Florida state statutes and duly constrained by the United States Constitution. As a command staff, we have a responsibility to do our due diligence to ensure that when circumstances dictate that our officers need to resort to violence in order to control a chaotic situation, our agency standards are followed. These standards require that the application of force is lawful, appropriate, just and reflective of the will of the community we serve.

We must also validate what was written in our officers’ incident reports with the video evidence presented to us days later. As a department, we don’t possess the technology or expertise to accomplish this objective. As a result, last September, we reached out to the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office and FBI and requested their assistance. That investigation is still ongoing, and it is our sincere hope that these agencies are able to help us decipher the encounter on the video.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 20 - 23, 2015

15-007639 20:27 Hours Burglary Meadows Cir. West
Victim advised that he heard his dog barking for an unknown reason. Upon further investigation, victim observed a black male suspect standing inside his back porch. The suspect then attempted to open a sliding glass door to the interior of the residence. The victim yelled at the suspect causing him to run from the area. Officers were unable to locate the suspect after a canvas.
15-7587 1202hrs Burglary Attempt Residential Fairfax Cir. East
Sometime between 02-21-15 and today at 1202hrs, an unidentified subject jumped the pool fence, concealed themselves and entered the victim’s backyard. Once in the yard, the subject attempted to enter the victim’s home without permission by prying the hinged in an attempt to remove the sliding door. When the alarm sounded, the subject ran from the home to a vehicle that was waiting out front, and left the area. No entry was made, however pry marks were visible.
15-007522 2202 hrs Vandalism arrest 2185 E. Atlantic Drive
Officers responded to 2185 E. Atlantic Drive in regards to a disturbance in progress. After arriving the complainant advised that the defendant Elis Rosado and her were involved in an argument. This culminated with Elis “keying” the complainant’s vehicle. The damage amounted to approx. $500. Officer Harris interviewed and successfully obtained a confession from Elis regarding his vandalistic act. He was arrested, charged accordingly, and later released with an NTA.
15-7415 0855hrs Burglary to Residence Delayed W. Ocean Ave
Sometime between 02/19/15 at 0715hrs and today at 0830hrs, an unknown suspect entered the home by smashing out a window and removed items totaling $5,550 without permission.
15-7376 23:48 Hours Possession of Marijuana 3500 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Defendant Matthew Schnell DOB 1-5-95. Traffic stop conducted, Officer Hanning smelled a strong odor of marijuana from the passenger compartment. Marijuana under 20 grams was located and Schnell was issued a NTA and released from the scene.
15-7389 01:46 Hours Vandalism Auto NE 6Th Ave.
Victim advised that her cousin smashed the front windshield and dented front passenger door on her Hyundai. Both were in a verbal altercation that escalated when cousin exited the residence and vandalized the vehicle. Victim did not want to pursue charges and only requested that the indent was documented.
15-7287 1119hrs R/A W/O Violence & Retail Theft 1634 S. Fed Hwy Wal-Greens
Units responded to Wal-greens / 1634 S Federal Hwy in reference to a retail theft in progress. B/M subject was observed concealing several bottles of cough syrup (Delsym) in his jacket and exited the business. Once outside the business, the employee confronted the subject about the concealed items and retrieved some of the bottles from his hands. The subject then ran with two bottles still concealed. Officers pursued the subject on foot, giving him lawful commands to stop but he continued to run. The subject turned and observed the officers and continued to run, at which time he tripped over a concrete parking bumper and fell to the ground where he was taken into custody. The subject, Bendji Celami (11/21/92) was processed and TOT to PBCJ.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 20, 2015

15-007194 Vehicle Burglary – Delayed 1700 block Stonehaven Drive
Officers met with victim, who reported that sometime between February 17th at 2200 hours and February 19th at 1700 hours – an unknown person(s) burglarized his Silver 2004 Buick bearing FL 895PGC; while it was parked in the parking lot. The contents of the glove box were strewn about and noticeably missing was miscellaneous documents.
15-007204 Grand Theft Auto 801 N. Congress Avenue
Officers met with victim, who reported that sometime between February 19th at 1230 hours and February 19th at 2110 hours – an unknown person(s) stole his Black 2006 Honda CBR600 motorcycle bearing FL 27BFM; while it was parked in the parking lot.
15-007212 Shots Fired/Suspicious Incident 1000 block of N. Seacrest Blvd.
Officers responded to the aforesaid location to a report of shots fired; however, after a canvas of the area and check of the local medical facilities – the incident was reclassified to a suspicious incident until such time additional information can be gleaned.
15-007240 Warrant Arrest 3000 S. Federal Highway
Officer Esteves made contact with B/M Ricky Gowie (07/04/1969), at the above location. A complete record check revealed active warrants for Gowie’s arrest. After Gowie was processed, he was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.
15-007237 Possession of Controlled Substance 500 block of NW 23rd Avenue
Officer Schalk in collaboration with Lieutenant Bonfair and Sergeants McDeavitt and Roper made contact with W/M Michael Tessina Jr. and W/F Vicky Jones, both were occupants of a traffic stop. Officers had a well-founded concern for their safety; after Tessina made furtive movements to reach for an unknown object under his seat. Investigation revealed that Tessina was concealing a bottle containing 15 Hydromorphone pills and Jones had an additional 6 pills in her waistband. Tessina and Jones were charged accordingly and subsequently transported to the Palm Beach County Jail.
15-007082 0855hrs Burglary (Auto) 3021 E. Palm Dr.
Victim stated that at approximately 0317hrs a suspect, thin build wearing dark clothing and a backpack, was seen via surveillance video forcibly entering the car. The contents of the vehicle compartments had been rummaged through and the passenger side door lock had been damaged.
15-007117 1000hrs Burglary (Residential) Fairfax Cir. E.
Victim stated that they left the residence at approximately 1000hrs today and returned at approximately 1100hrs to find the rear glass door shattered and property stolen from inside.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 19, 2015

15-007012 Possession of Marijuana/Cocaine 400 block of NW 4th Street
Officers Webster and James made contact with B/M Christian Harper and B/F Halaina Pitts, both were occupants of a traffic stop. Officers established reasonable cause to search the subject vehicle after an odor of burnt marijuana originated from within the vehicle. Harper was charged with Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Marijuana. Harper was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail.
15-006924 0706hrs Burglary (Auto) 3321 Grove Rd
Victim advised that unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle and rummaged through the contents. Nothing discovered to be missing.
15-006937 0920hrs Stolen Tag 3245 Ocean Parkway
Victim advised that sometime between 2300hrs on 02/17/15 and 0800hrs today, unknown suspect(s) removed FL tag 256TXX from his vehicle.
15-006961 1142hrs Criminal Mischief 1521 Stonehaven Dr.
Victim stated that between 1000hrs and 1100hrs, unknown suspect(s) smashed the front window and broke the door of the apartment. It appears no entry was made.
Power outage caused the traffic signals to malfunction 500 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 12, 2015

15-5877 0640 hrs Burglary Auto 2130 NE 3rd Ct
A Palm Beach County Water Utility work truck was broken into between 1545 hours yesterday and 0640 hours this morning by an unknown person. A Dell laptop and computer stand was taken.
15-5894 0842 hrs Burglary Business 1899 N. Congress Ave.
Unknown person “punched” a door lock between 2230 hours last night and 0835 hours this morning. A box with loose change was taken.
15-5905 1039 hrs Burglary Business 3400 S. Congress Ave. (Public Storage)
15-5917 Burglary Business 3400 S. Congress Ave. (Public Storage)
15-5918 Burglary Business 3400 S. Congress Ave. (Public Storage)
15-5920 Burglary Business 3400 S. Congress Ave. (Public Storage)
15-5921 Burglary Business 3400 S. Congress Ave. (Public Storage)
Unknown person entered the property between 2300 last night and 0500 this morning through a hole located at the northeast corner of the property. They then made their way to Building 2, where they subsequently cut the locks of five inside storage units. It is unknown what items are missing from each unit at this time.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 11, 2015

15-005839 10:52 Hours Traffic Crash 1005 N. Seacrest Blvd.
Vehicle 4714 was properly parked at EZ Mart. Driver of vehicle 2 a GTI Volkswagen accidently backed into the front panel diver’s side causing minor scratches.
15-005859 0138 Hours Concealed Firearm/ R/A 1000 N. Seacrest.
Arrested: Iakeem Jamon Harris DOB 12-17-94. Traffic stop conducted and driver and sole occupant fled from the vehicle. After a short foot chase, Officer Sohn caught Harris who resisted arrest and was tased. A concealed Taurus 40 cal. Firearm was located next to where Harris was sitting. Under Miranda, Harris confessed to Officer Webster that he purchased the firearm off the street in West Palm Beach for $200.
15-005767 1313hrs GTA / Recovery 450 N. Federal Hwy
Victim called to report that unknown suspect(s) had stolen his 2000 Dodge Caravan while he was out of the area. Upon entering the vehicle information, it was revealed that the vehicle had been located on 02/04/15, abandoned in Miami.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 10, 2015

15-5684 Poss. Heroin/Crack/paraphernalia 2222 N. Congress Ave
Responded to the area due to a w/f shoplifting and getting into a vehicle. The vehicle was located in the parking lot with three occupants. Kelly McCauley was arrested for shoplifting and given an NTA. Ronald McCotter was arrested after investigation revealed him to be in possession of paraphernalia. He was released with an NTA. Geoffrey Hughes was arrested for having crack cocaine, heroin and paraphernalia and was subsequently taken to PBCJ.
15-005593 GTA 1821 Corporate Dr. (Pepperidge Farms) 0609hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. stolen vehicle. Victim advised that unknown persons stole his 1997 White in color Isuzu NPR delivery truck FL. AKAW92. Total loss $17,000. Vehicle entered NCIC.
15-005595 Burglary Auto 1821 Corporate Dr. (Pepperidge Farms) 0653hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a burglary to auto. Unknown person(s) broke into the victim’s 1994 white in color Ford F350 delivery truck FL. Tag. 447VDX. The vehicle had no product inside.
15-005609 Theft (stolen bike) 2004 S. Fed. Hwy. 0928hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a stolen bicycle. Unknown person(s) stole a blue 15 speed bicycle from the above location. Total loss $200.

BBPD hosts 2015 South Florida Police K9 Competition

When BBPD K9 Bako takes the field at Boynton Beach High School next month, he’ll have to run the fastest and hit the hardest to take home a trophy.
His competition is fierce – BBPD K9 Filip and K9 Daxxx are in it to win it too.
They will join more than 30 law enforcement officers and their K9 partners from across the state competing for the coveted title of top dog in the 2015 South Florida Police K9 Competition.
In addition to the hardest/fastest competition, they’ll jump over fences, crawl through barrels, climb walls and apprehend a few fake bad guys during a timed obstacle course.
Admission is free for this event, which runs from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 7 on the field of the high school at 4975 Park Ridge Blvd. Pets are not allowed.
There will be tons of activities for the kids, including a rock climbing wall, bounce house, the SWAT team’s interactive obstacle course, and Boynton Beach Fire Rescue’s simulated smoke maze.
Food, drinks, cotton candy and popcorn, and competition T-shirts will be available for purchase.
The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m. with a presentation of colors by the Boynton Beach Police Department Honor Guard. Taylor McNevin, daughter of Sgt. Richard McNevin, will sing the National Anthem.
There will then be a special presentation made to St. John’s County Sheriff’s Deputy Farrah Ashe in honor of her late partner, K9 Baron, who was drowned in the line of duty while apprehending a suspect wanted for felony narcotics distribution on Oct. 7, 2014.
The K9 teams will take the field at 3 p.m. for the obstacle/criminal apprehension portion of the competition. The hardest/fastest dog competition will begin at 6 p.m., followed by an awards presentation.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Boynton Beach Police Department K9 Unit. For more information, visit www.sflpolicek9competition or call PIO Stephanie Slater at 561-742-6191.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 6-9, 2015

15-5568 Disorderly Conduct 4746 N. Congress Ave
Steven Shelly was arrested due to him causing a disturbance within the bar causing other patrons to become upset and his refusal to leave when asked by management. In addition, he was charged with the warrant below.
15-5573 Warrant Arrest 4746 N. Congress Ave
Steven Shelly was arrested an FTA-traffic court. He was taken to PBCJ.
15-5485 0953hrs Carrying Concealed Firearm 500 Via Lugano Cir.
Officers responded to 500 Via Lugano Circle, in reference to an ALS. Dispatch advised that the complainant was walking his dog and saw a car with the door open, running and a guy lying in the front seat. The subject was unresponsive but breathing. Upon arrival, Officers observed the vehicle in question and the subject who was lying back in the driver’s side seat asleep. After contact was made, officers noticed a strong order of marijuana coming out of the vehicle and the butt of a hand gun next to the subject. After ordering him out of the vehicle, it was learned that the gun (Glock 27/40 Cal) was reported stolen out of PBSO in 2011. Marijuana was also located in the vehicle. The subject later identified as b/m Delson Marc d.o.b. 02-04-87, was charged accordingly and TOT PBCJ.
15-5375 1221 hrs Burglary Auto 43 Heather Cove Dr.
Victim reported unknown person entered the unsecured vehicle between 2100 hours last night and 1130 hours today, taking several flashlights, hunting knife, ASP baton, and a Monte Blanc pen from within the vehicle.
15- 5321 0045hrs 3201 #B Park Lane Warrant/DWLS
Based off a citizen complaint from a concerned resident from Pine Point Villas in reference to a Mr. Hill who was possibly driving around the neighbor intoxicated and involved in suspicious activity Officer Davis and Detective Brown conducted an extra patrol in Pine Point Villas to see if they could observe any of these activities. Before Officer Davis and Detective Brown entered Pine Point Villas they were able to get the full name of the suspect W/M Hill, Joseph DOB 02-03-53. Officer Davis then ran Hill through NCIC/FCIC and it was determined that Hill had two outstanding warrants one for DUI and the other for DWLS. Once that information was learned Officer Davis and Detective Brown went to the residence for a warrant pickup, however no one answered the door, but they could see someone inside. Officer Davis then sat and watched the residence and then approx. 10 minutes later he observed Hill exited the residence, enter a vehicle and leave the community. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made with Hill. Hill was placed under arrest for the outstanding warrants and also charged with DWLS. Hill was TOT PBCJ.
15-005196 0734 hrs Burglary Auto 817 SE 4th St.
Victim reported unknown person entered their vehicle between 2300 hours and 0700 hours, removing a laptop and cellphone accessories.
15-005229 1139 hrs AOD School Police Congress Middle School
Officers responded to assist school police in a Code Red reference the finding of a single round of .22 caliber ammunition within the building. School Police continued investigation and determined there were no further issues. Two officers remained on-scene to assist with parent traffic caused by the lockdown.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 6, 2015

15-005175 Possession of Marijuana 500 block of NW 9th Avenue
Officer J. Spence made contact with B/F Crystal Gill (11/15/1993), after having a well-founded concern for her welfare. Officer Spence established reasonable cause to search the subject vehicle after an odorous of burnt marijuana originated from therein. Officer Spence located 0.9 grams of marijuana in a Ziploc-style baggie on Gill’s person; resulting in Officer Spence arresting Gill. Gill was later released with a Notice to Appear.
15-005041 0450hrs Robbery (Armed) 4778 N. Congress Ave (Dunkin Donuts)
Around 5 a.m., a man armed with a black handgun entered the store at 4778 N. Congress Avenue and demanded money from the cash register. The suspect then forcibly took money from two customers who were inside the store. He fled on foot in an eastbound direction.
15-005047 0656hrs Burglary (Multiple Storage Units) 3000 S.Federal Hwy
Sometime between 1830hrs on 02/04/15 and this morning several storage units had their locks cut off. As of this writing only five fishing poles were taken from one of the units, no other items missing.
15-005062 1043hrs Burglary (Auto) 905 W. Woolbright Rd (Racetrac)
Victim left her purse on the passenger seat of her vehicle and went inside the store, leaving her vehicle unlocked and unsecured, while she paid for fuel. When she returned she was surprised to find her purse had been stolen from the unlocked, unsecured vehicle.
15-005082 1316hrs Theft (Motorcycle) 1660 Renaissance Commons Blvd.
Victim advised that unknown suspect(s) stole his black and orange 2008 Suzuki GSXR750 motorcycle, FL tag 1525LW, from the parking garage sometime between 0900hrs and 1300hrs today.

Police investigating armed robbery at Dunkin’ Donuts

Boynton Beach police are investigating an armed robbery to a Dunkin’ Donuts this morning.
Around 5 a.m., a man armed with a black handgun entered the store at 4778 N. Congress Avenue and demanded money from the cash register.
The suspect then forcibly took money from two customers who were inside the store. He fled on foot in an eastbound direction.
The suspect is described as a white male, mid 20’s to early 30’s. He was wearing a black long-sleeve shirt with a Superman logo on the front and blue jeans. He has dark hair and appears to be balding.=
Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Astrel Labbe at 561-732-8116 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app and www.bbpd.org. You can remain anonymous.

Boynton Briefing - Feb. 5, 2015

15-004957 Police Assist 2000 Miner Road
Officer Schalk located a stray a brown/black Yorkie Poodle on Miner Road – near Foster Mills housing development. After going door to door trying to locate the dogs’ owner; Officer Schalk took the dog to a local animal clinic to be scanned for the implanted identification microchip. After some due diligence, on the part of Officer Schalk; the dog was reunited with the grateful owner.
15-004982 Delayed Vehicle Burglary 2212 N. Congress Avenue
Victim reported that unknown person(s) entered his White 2013 Hyundai® bearing FL tag C800SN and stole a GPS – total value of stolen/damaged items is $500.
15-004987 Delayed Vehicle Burglary 2212 N. Congress Avenue
Victim reported that an unknown person(s) entered her Gray 2013 Honda CRV® bearing MA tag 0736 and stole her Magellan® GPS and Garmin® GPS – total value of stolen/damaged items is $750.
15-004988 Delayed Vehicle Burglary 2212 N. Congress Avenue
Victim reported that an unknown person(s) entered her Blue 2009 Nissan Sentra® bearing FL tag ARVK98 and stole her Toshiba® laptop w/ case – total value of stolen items is $1,550.
15-005015 Theft – Attempt 2300 Tuscany Way
Tuscany Security Officer reported that he confronted a W/M near/at the bicycle rack, who was tampering with the locking mechanism of a bike – given all appearances that he was going to steal the bicycle. Officers responded to the area and an area search gleaned negative results for the subject or any damages. The W/M subject is described as balding, wearing a black shirt with green writing and blue jean pants.
15-004909 Welfare Check N. Palm Dr. 1015hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a welfare check. Neighbors heard the occupant yelling for help to get up. Officers arrived and were able to assist the elderly female up. DCF was notified.
15-004923 Stolen Phone 1775 N. Congress Ave. 1226hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a victim advised that she left her Samsung Galaxy S5 next to the ab machine and when she returned it was gone. Total loss $500.

Driver charged in hit and run that seriously injured bicyclist

Police today charged Frank Lore, 50, with leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury and driving on an expired license more than 6 months. Investigation revealed that Lore struck bicyclist Joe LaRocca with his vehicle on Jan. 10 outside the entrance to the Savannah Lakes community, and then fled the scene.
Lore, of Boynton Beach, turned himself in to the Palm Beach County Jail this afternoon.
Read the arrest report here: http://issuu.com/bbpd/docs/franklorepc

Police investigating armed robbery at Kwik Stop

Boynton Beach Police are investigating an armed robbery Friday night at a Kwik Stop on Southeast 23rd Avenue.
A suspect armed with a silver handgun entered the store shortly after 8 p.m., and demanded money from a clerk. He took an undisclosed amount of cash, and was last seen running southbound across Southeast 23rd Avenue.
The suspect is described as a black male with a stocky build, wearing a gray bandana to conceal most of his face. He also wore a long-sleeve blue hooded sweatshirt that had a large yellow “N” on the front of it, jeans and black gloves.
*Note: The time on the video differs from the time dispatch received the call. Officers responded to the Kwik Stop at 8:19 p.m.*
Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call Det. Juan Montoya at 561-732-8116 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app and www.bbpd.org. You can remain anonymous.

Boynton Beach Police announce officer, detective, supervisor and civilian employees of the year

The Boynton Beach Police Department is pleased to announce that Officer Brent Joseph is the 2014 Officer of the Year; Agent Jon Kautz is the Detective of the Year; Communications Manager Mario Bryant is the Supervisor of the Year and Network Coordinator Randy Northrop is the Civilian Employee of the Year.

Officer Brent Joseph
Just one year ago, Officer Brent Joseph was assigned to a call that required he take a report that might later be turned over to a detective to investigate. As part of the first officers to rotate through the Detective Bureau for one year via the Uniform Services Liaison Unit, Joseph can now proudly utilize the title he worked so hard to obtain, Detective.
He actively participated in just about every type of criminal investigation. Many of his arrests gained the attention of local and national news, including that of a woman who posed on Craigslist as a dogsitter and then sold the dog to another person. After a “dogged” investigation, Joseph tracked down the person in possession of the stolen dog and reunited Fluffy with the rightful owner.
Following a series of false 911 calls, to include a bomb threat, a shooting and a naked man with a gun, Joseph obtained a subpoena for a cell phone and developed a suspect. The suspect was interviewed by Joseph and admitted to making the calls because he was bored.
Just as important as arresting someone for committing a crime is exonerating someone so that an innocent person is not sent to jail. That’s what Joseph did in the case of a juvenile who accused someone of dragging her into bushes and raping her. Following an interview with Joseph, the juvenile confessed that she made up the story because she might be pregnant and didn’t know what to tell her mother.
Joseph investigated a stolen F-350 pick-up truck with a trailer containing over $60,000 worth of commercial lawn equipment. His investigation took him to a truck stop on US 27 where he obtained video that led him to two suspects. One suspect was arrested in Homestead by the U.S. Marshal’s Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force and gave a full confession to Joseph.
Joseph also arrested a housekeeper who stole approximately $14,000 worth of property from her elderly employer. Though most of the jewelry had already been pawned and melted down, he was able to recover a silver watch belonging to the victim – and obtain a full confession.
Joseph is also a mentor and role model, his supervisor Sgt. Thomas Wallace wrote in the nomination. He was a team leader in the Teen Academy, works with the Police Explorers, and participated in Shop with a Cop, Cupcakes with a Cop, and the BBPD Holiday Toy Drive.
“I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this nomination,” Wallace wrote.

Agent Jon Kautz
Agent Kautz’s contributions to addressing the narcotics problems in our city are unrivaled. A member of the department’s Narcotics Investigation Unit, Kautz has longstanding relationships with members of the community and the State Attorney’s Office, and has built a sense of trust among defense attorneys and even many of the offenders he arrests. He conducts himself in a manner that emphasizes firmness and fairness, yet treats those he deals with in a way that displays dignity, respect and compassion.
In 2014, Kautz performed 308 hours of surveillance; filed 75 felony charges; 21 misdemeanor charges; attended 174 hours of training; seizure $10,080 cash; 3 guns; 5 vehicles; 22.6 kilograms of marijuana; 71.5 grams of pills; 49.7 grams of cocaine; 2.5 grams of heroin and 8.2 grams of methamphetamine.
Perhaps the most significant contribution he made to the Boynton Beach Police Department in 2014 was his leadership, his supervisor Sgt. Tony Magnanti wrote in the nomination memo. Kautz used his tactical knowledge to assist in the planning and service of all 32 search warrants served by members of the Narcotics Investigation Unit. He stepped forward as a mentor within NIU and on several occasions served as the Officer in Charge of the unit.
“Agent Kautz has distinguished himself as a reliable and trusted leader who is focused on providing the best law enforcement services possible to our citizens and fellow law enforcement officers,” Magnanti wrote. “He embodies our principles of civility, accountability and pride. He is a true asset to our community and agency.”

Communications Manager Mario Bryant
When he was hired by the Boynton Beach Police Department in March 2003, Mario Bryant worked as a communications dispatcher. He was then promoted to communications supervisor.
His experience in both positions made him an ideal choice for communications manager, a position he has held since October 2013.
In the past year, he has worked to revamp the Communications Training Program, address issues leading to excessive overtime usage and making sure the department’s tenets of civility, accountability and pride were adhered to within the unit.
He also worked to establish the City’s Deceased Animal Removal program; prepared and provided stewardship of the Communication Unit’s portion of the Support Services budget; and reinstituted performance-based employee evaluations in Communications; established a new sick leave occurrences policy and guided the City’s P25 radio project through the City Commission approval process.
In addition, Bryant, along with members of the Technical Services Unit, moved the Communications Center from City Hall to Fire Station 5 with little to no noticeable disruption in services.
- Nominated by Major Stewart Steele

Network Coordinator Randy Northrop
The Technical Services Unit was tasked with the responsibility of moving the dispatch center from City Hall to Fire Station 5, which required a complete overhaul of the space to include building a dedicated data center, installing new radio equipment, moving 911 systems and running all new data cables.
Network Coordinator Randy Northrop’s expertise with the radio system, 911 and data infrastructure made him an invaluable member of the project team. His proactive and positive relationship with vendors such as Motorola and AT&T resulted in a smooth installation, and his ability to run data, fiber and phone cables saved the City of Boynton Beach thousands of dollars in installation costs with no reduction in quality.
In addition to all this, Northrop still did all the things often taken for granted, including keeping the phones working, programming of in-car cameras, maintenance of the radio system, portable radio repair, as well as day-to-day tech support and network administration.
Known as “Silent Bob” for just going about his work with few or little words, Northrop’s contributions to the Boynton Beach Police Department are critical to its everyday operation.
- Nominated by Doug Solomon, Technical Services Manager

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2015

15-004237 Sale of Marijuana 2000 block S. Federal Highway
Officer Esteves arrested W/M Patrick Decker (53 YOA) after establishing probable cause for Sale of Marijuana from an earlier investigation – originally occurred on January 30, 2015. Decker was arrested for such and later transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.
15-004435 0234hrs GTA 425 Live Oak Ln.
Victim stated that sometime between 01/31/15 at 1800hrs and 0230hrs this date, unknown suspect(s) stole her green 2007 Volvo S60 bearing FL tag LZD067.
15-04447 0641hrs Theft 119 SW 1st St.
Victim stated that sometime between 0001hrs and 0640hrs this date, unknown suspect(s) stole three Star fishing rods from the bed of his truck which was parked in front of the residence.
15-004491 Theft of Boat 1040 W. Industrial Ave.
25 foot Sea Fox with Yamaha F250 outboard engine was stolen as well as 2007 trailer bearing FL tag I161YX. Taken from the fenced storage compound.
15-4371 Poss. with intent/Poss. of Marijuana under 20 3625 S. Federal Hwy
Travis Clinton was arrested after he was observed committing a traffic infraction and it was later learned that he had a suspended driver’s license. While inventorying the vehicle marijuana was located in individual clear plastic baggies (6.4grams) and 88 small clear plastic baggies were also located. Travis was processed and taken to PBCJ.
15-4415 GTA recovery/R/A without/ Seacrest and Miner
Officer attempted a traffic stop when the car refused to stop. The vehicle maintained a low speed until it reached Mentone Road when the driver then sped up and got reckless. The officer immediately disengaged and lost sight of the vehicle as it went around the curve on Mentone Road eventually making it to Overlook. As the officer was making his way back to the city he located the vehicle on the side Overlook just south of Mentone Road and saw the individuals running. He then realized the vehicle was just involved in a traffic accident with a pickup truck that was T-boned and causing the pickup to veer off the road coming to a final rest in the backyard of a residence. A perimeter was set up and two out the three occupants were located by K-9 Bako. The driver has not yet been identified as of this writing. The two individuals that were located were both JUVENILES and eventually released to their parents.
15-004288 0730hrs Burglary (Auto) 34 Meadows Dr.
Victim stated that sometime between 01/30/15 at 2230hrs and 0645hrs today, unknown suspect(s) broke her vehicle window, entered the vehicle and removed property from within.
15-004311 1101hrs Attempted Burglary (Dwelling) 2321 NE 4th St.
Victim stated that sometime between 01/30/15 at 2000hrs and 0200hrs this morning, unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the residence as evidenced by the removal of the window screens and debris which appeared from a rock or concrete object on the windows. The windows were storm windows and as such did not break.
15-004324 1301hrs Disturbance, Recovered Stolen Vehicle 132 E. MLK
Officers responded to 128 NE 10th Ave. regarding a report of a B/M in a white Ford Expedition displaying a handgun and threatening bystanders. On arrival no one would cooperate and the vehicle was not in the area. Sgt. Picciano observed a vehicle matching the description on the west side of Seacrest and attempted to obtain a tag; however, the vehicle accelerated and eluded Officers in the area of NW 13th Ave. A brief time later an anonymous complainant advised that the vehicle was located behind 422 NW 12th Ave. Officers recovered the vehicle, white 2003 Ford Expedition with FL tag 967QRJ, which was reported stolen out of Palm Beach Gardens and also discovered that it was the vehicle used in an aggravated battery with a firearm (shooting) on 01/25/15 in Boynton Beach. The vehicle was recovered and processed, the suspect was not located.
15-004149 1154hrs Burglary (Occupied Dwelling) 923 SW 28th Ave.
Victim stated that they observed a Hispanic male inside their screened in patio area. The suspect fled upon sight of the victim. He is described as a Hispanic male approximately 6-00, wearing a white shirt and jeans. Units responded to the surrounding area, however, no suspect was located. No items damaged or missing.
15-004101 0110 hrs Warrant arrest 400 NW 7th Street
Office Ryan made contact with w/m Thomas Jefferson. A warrant inquiry revealed an outstanding VOP warrant for his arrest. Jefferson was arrested and TOT’d PBCJ.
15-3993 0934 hrs Attempted Burglary 4156 Manor Forest Trl.
Officers responded to an alarm at the residence and found the rear sliding door shattered. No subjects located within. Unknown if items are missing from within as owners are out of country. A rep for the property responded to secure it.
15-4006 1132 hrs Battery LEO 1799 N. Congress Ave.
Female juvenile was asked to leave the business, due to not conducting business within, and the incident escalated when juvenile struck Officer Kellman. Officer Kellman attempted to control the juvenile when she began to flail, twist her body, and pull away. Officer Kellman performed a takedown. Juvenile claimed a minor injury to the inside of her mouth. Juvenile to JAC.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 29, 2015

15-003934 1646 hrs Burglary auto 300 Via Lugano
Victim advised that an unknown suspect forced entry into their Ford by prying the front passenger door. Once inside, the suspect(s) stolen an HK .45 caliber pistol. This firearm was entered into F/NCIC.
15-003944 1933 hrs Burglary dwelling 334 NE 24th Ave.
Victim advised that after a verbal exchange between several subjects, they left their residence at 1700 hrs. Upon returning at 1930 hrs, they discovered their residence to have been burglarized. Entry was gained via a rear glass slider which was forced open. Once inside the suspect(s) stole multiple electronic and other small valuables. Stolen serialized items entered into F/NCIC.
15-003966 0015 hrs DUI crash 416 NE 10th Ave.
Officer responded to the area of NE 10th and Fed. Hwy. in regards to a police assist. The arrestee w/m Perno, Carmen was reportedly intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle per his alcohol / drug sponsor. As units arrived on scene and attempted to make contact with Perno in his Honda, Perno reversed his vehicle and struck Ofc. Lagor. The traffic crash was low speed and caused minimal, cosmetic damage to both vehicles. Perno was found at fault in the traffic crash and arrested for DUI. No injuries or complaints of pain by either the arrestee or the involved officer.
15-003855 0728 hrs Burglary Auto 900 Via Lugano Cir.
Unlocked vehicle was entered by unknown person between 2330 hours last night and 0730 this morning. A Sony flat screen radio, amplifier, and cabin air filter were taken.​

Pharmacy courier pepper sprayed, robbed

Boynton Beach Police are investigating the robbery of a courier delivering pharmaceutical drugs to a pharmacy on South Seacrest Boulevard at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday.
The victim was pepper sprayed by two men, who then fled in a white Monte Carlo with two cases of non-controlled substances.
The first suspect is a black male who wore a black long-sleeve shirt, jeans and tan boots. He used a gray t-shirt to cover his face. The other suspect is a black male who wore a gray hooded sweatshirt, light colored pants, tan boots, and a black belt.
Anyone with information is asked to call Boynton Beach Police at 561-732-8116 or CrimeStoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app and www.bbpd.org. You can remain anonymous.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 28, 2015

15-3787 Burglary 1022 Fairfax Cir W
Victim advised that between the hours of 0800-1800 today an unknown person/s smashed out the back slider and entered the residence removing approximately $4190.00 worth of belongings.
15-3829 GTA recovery/Flee and eluding 100 NW 14th Ave
Officer Adams located a stolen vehicle that had been carjacked by a b/m with a handgun (pbso case#-15030357). The vehicle refused to stop; leading officers on short pursuit which ended after the vehicle was disabled by stop sticks and lack of a sufficient amount of gas in the tank. A felony stop was conducted where b/m Daeshawn Freeman along with a b/f juvenile were taken into custody without further incident. During the pursuit, Freeman was involved in an accident on NE 4th St. (accident report taken). There were no injuries to BBPD personnel and no damage to any city vehicles. Det. Montoya interviewed Freeman to gain further information in reference to other incidents in the area.
15-003728 1130hrs Robbery S. Seacrest Blvd.
Victim (courier) parked his vehicle behind the business and opened the cargo door on his vehicle when he was sprayed with an unknown chemical, possibly pepper spray, by two black males. The suspect(s) proceeded to steal two containers of pharmaceutical medications from the courier and fled the area in what appears to be a mid 2000’s white Monte Carlo, unknown tag or direction.

Police: Woman charged in hit and run that killed 15-year-old boy

Boynton Beach Police today officially charged the driver responsible for a hit and run crash that killed a 15-year-old boy as he walked home from a basketball game in December.
Amanda Marie Dahl, 22, turned herself in to the Palm Beach County Jail this afternoon. She is charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death.
Following an extensive and tenacious investigation, Traffic Homicide Investigators Jose Rivera and Charles Turco established probable cause that Dahl was driving the orange 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 that struck and killed Khair Raymond on Dec. 20, 2014.
Raymond was walking home from a basketball game at Boynton Beach High School with his brother and a friend when he was tragically struck by the car. He died as a result of his injuries at Delray Medical Center.
“Investigators Rivera and Turco worked tirelessly to bring the driver who left the scene to justice,” Traffic Sgt. Rich McNevin said. “This case involved compiling extensive forensic evidence and speaking with numerous witnesses to ascertain a timeline of the events that occurred that night. We understand that this was a tragedy for everyone involved, and we hope that this brings some closure to Khair’s family and friends.”
Read the arrest report here: http://issuu.com/bbpd/docs/amandadahlpc/1

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 27, 2015

15-3622 Burglary 323 SW 3rd Ave
Victim advised that between 0530 and 1610 hours an unknown person caused damage to her door and it is unknown if anything is missing at this time.
15-3676 Battery on a LEO 2821 S. Federal Hwy
Kevin Lamont Norris Sr. was arrested after officers responded to the area in reference to individuals doing drugs out front. Officers made contact with Norris and explained why they were there at which time Norris began to reach into pocket. Officers fearing that he was reaching for a weapon tried to grab Norris and Norris responded by pushing Officer Sohn with both hands. Norris then took flight Officer Sohn utilized his Taser which became incapacitated after a tree branch snapped the line. Sohn then gave a drive stun to which Norris turned around and took a swing at Sohn. Officer Gorfido then deployed his ASP which also had no effect on him. Sohn administered OC spray; Norris finally stopped resisting and was taken into custody. Norris was treated, processed and taken to PBCJ.
15-003527 Vandalism 301 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. (D.J’s Grill) 0630hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. a vandalism delayed. Complainant stated that unknown persons damaged his aluminum fence on the east side of the business. Total loss $1000.
15-003531 Vandalism 2015 W. Ocean Dr. #11 1035hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a vandalism auto. Complainant found their ford van had been vandalized. The passenger and rear window had been shot with a pellet gun. Total damage $300.
15-003560 Theft of Bicycle 20 Colonial Club #204 1010hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a theft of a 3 wheel bicycle red in color.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 23 - 26, 2015

15-3501 2119hrs 300 NE 14th Ave Shots Fired
While on patrol in the area of 1000 N. Seacrest Blvd officers heard approx 15 shots of gun fire coming from the area of the 100 to 300 block of N.E. 14th Ave to N.E. 16th Ave. Dispatch also received two calls from residents in the area. Units canvassed the area and did not locate any crime scene or any victims.
15-3447 1114hrs Robbery Attempt 100 Block of East MLK
Victims stated while they were sitting in their vehicle, a B/M approached from the rear driver’s side and pointed a silver hand gun towards them, demanding money. One of the victims told the suspect that they didn't have any money. One of the victims friends (unknown) was walking towards them and the suspect got scared and ran towards NE 11th Ave through the grass field which is adjacent to Bride of Christ Tabernacle located at 202 NE 11th Ave. Nothing was taken during this incident.
15- 3368 17152hrs 1625 S. Federal Hwy Trespassing/Disorderly Intoxication
W/M Timothy Gilligan was in the business yelling and cursing disturbing the other customers. Gilligan was intoxicated (unable to stand straight or speak correctly). Officers made contact with the business manager who was explaining to Gilligan that he needed to leave the store. Gilligan refused by mumbling something and remaining by the register. Officers explained to him that he would be arrested if he did not leave. Gilligan stated he was not going to leave and clenched the counter with his left hand as officers attempted to escort him out. Gilligan held the counter tight when officers attempted to pull him away from the counter. Officers had to apply a takedown in order to gain custody at which point he was handcuffed and then began to comply. Gilligan was TOT PBCJ.
15-3401 2312hrs 2181 N. Seacrest Blvd Vandalism
Victim stated that her Silver Toyota FL tag DLS-Y49 had been vandalized. She heard a loud exploding noise coming from her front yard at approximately 2120 hours on today's date. When she came out to her front yard to investigate the source of the noise, she noticed that the rear window of her vehicle had been shattered. she did not see who shattered her window.
15-3294 0636hrs Burglary Residence 301 SE 12th Ave #5
Sometime between 0400 and 0500hrs today, an unknown suspect entered the unoccupied unit without permission. Once inside, the suspect stuffed plastic garbage bags in the sinks and turned the water on, causing them to overflow and flood out the unit. Estimated damage $2,000.
15-3323 1141hrs Burglary Residence14 Crossing Cir.
Unknown person pried the door open, entered the home, but did not take anything.
15-3357 1613hrs Burglary Residence 402 NW 25th Ave
Sometime between 1220 and 1545hrs today, and unknown entered the front unlocked door and stole a Xbox game system w/2 controllers, games, tablet and a 42 inch flat screen television.
15-003174 1021 hrs Narcotics Arrest 501 SE 18th Ave.
Officer Villari arrested B/M, Gerald Belle, 05/18/64, for possession of one pill of Alprazolam without a prescription and retail theft. He is also a suspect in several retail thefts from Publix the past several months. TOT PBCJ.
15-003178 1048 hrs Stolen Auto 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd.
Unknown person stole a white 2006 Toyota Avalon with FL tag # CWPH29, between 0700 and 0900 hours.
15-003183 1112 hrs Burlgary Compund 451 NW 14th Ave. (Tower Site)
Unknown person cut a hole in the fence perimeter sometime between 01/22 and today's date, removing copper from within the facility. Extra Patrol added.
15-003194 1248 hrs Failed to Stop 500 NE 3rd St.
Officers attempted to stop a black Ford Mustang for a traffic violation, but vehicle refused to stop. Vehicle last seen driving northbound on I-95 from Gateway Blvd. Driver described as a B/M with a bald head.

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Boynton Briefing - Jan. 23, 2015

15-3089 Poss. Heroin/Paraphernalia 701 W. BBB
Anonymous citizen called in to advise that a male and female were in a vehicle doing drugs. Upon arrival Vincent Lopriore and Rebecca Blogg were found to be in possession of heroin and paraphernalia in plain view. Both were arrested and processed. Lopriore was taken to PBCJ and Blogg was released with an NTA.
15-3108 RA w/o and poss. of paraphernalia 1000 W. Gateway Blvd
Cole Rancour and Aydryiona Winstone were stopped while operating bicycles without the proper equipment. An F/NCIC check of records revealed the bicycles were stolen (ref. BBPD case# 15-003080). After an investigation was completed it was learned that both had given false names and were in possession of paraphernalia. Both were processed and taken to PBCJ. The bicycles were recovered and returned to their rightful owner.
15-3117 Poss. Contraband 130 E. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Officers conducted a business check at the above address and made contact with Curtis Rolle (b/m, DOB: 07.05.69) who was loitering on the property. Additionally, Rolle was holding a marijuana cigarette upon contact with officers. Search incident to arrest revealed 4 small individually packaged plastic baggies (2.4g NET) of marijuana in Rolle's left front pant pocket. Rolle was taken to BBPD, processed, and released (O.R.) with an NTA.
15-3131 Obstruction/Poss. Marijuana (under 20g) NW 4th St. & NW 6th Ave.
Vilhomme Mondesir (b/m, DOB: 01.06.78) was stopped for a traffic infraction at above location. Upon contact with law enforcement, Mondesir refused to provide his driver’s license or step out of the vehicle and attempted to roll his window up. A “blunt” was also observed in plain view in the ashtray. As a result of the investigation, Mondesir was placed under arrest and taken to BBPD where he was processed and later TOT the PBCJ.
15-002989 0819hrs Burglary (Dwelling) 338 NE 10th Ave
Victim stated that unknown suspect(s) entered the vacant apartment sometime between 1630hrs on 01/21/15 and today. Property was stolen from within.
15-002994 0900hrs Retail Theft/ Resist Arrest w/o Violence 3625 S. Federal Hwy
Maurice White decided to steal two X Box One controllers and flee from the store. Officers in the area saw White and he decided to flee from them. He was apprehended and turned over to PBSO main jail.
15-003012 1213hrs Resist/ Obstruct Officer High Ridge and Miner Rd
Officers responded to the area regarding a subject standing in the roadway blocking traffic. William Davis was identified as the subject; he refused to cooperate with the investigation and began to get aggressive with Officers. He was taken into custody and transported to PBSO main jail.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 22, 2015

15-2901 burglary auto 3200 Old Boynton Road
An unknown suspect/s entered into the victim’s vehicle stealing approximately $700 worth of merchandise.
15-2905 Warrant 135 E. BBB
Jeromy Labar was arrested for VOP and taken to PBCJ.
15-2942 COV 1490 SW 8th St
Ulysses Wheeler was arrested when the investigation revealed that he had an open container that he had been consuming. An NTA was issued to Wheeler.
15-002810 0605hrs Possession w/ Intent to Sell 1013 S. Chippewa Cir
Officers responded to the location in reference to a suspicious vehicle (1999 Mazda). Upon arrival the vehicle was located; there were narcotics in plain view inside the vehicle. Keith Hunter approached Officers and said that the vehicle was his. Based on investigation Hunter was arrested and charged with multiple narcotics related offenses.
15-002815 0733hrs Burglary (Auto) 211 NE 28th Ct
Victim stated that unknown suspect(s) smashed the front window of his 1989 Toyota and removed items from within sometime during the evening.
15-002816 0752hrs Carrying Concealed Firearm 2800 High Ridge Rd
Juvenilewas observed with a concealed firearm which he displayed to a witness on a palm Tran bus. He was arrested without incident; a pistol was recovered from his person. TOT JAC.
15-002819 0758hrs Burglary (Attempt) 11 Southern Cross Cir #207
Victim stated that juvenile suspect attempted to break a rear sliding glass door to the apartment. His attempt was interrupted by the victim making their presence known at which time Vera fled.
15-002820 0843hrs Trespassing 1766 Banyan Creek Cir
Victim observed a juvenile male enter the shed in their backyard. He fled upon sight of the victim and was later apprehended. Victim refused burglary charges, however, wished to prosecute for trespassing.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 16-19, 2015

15-2421 0913 hrs Burglary to Auto 614 Buttonwood Ln
Sometime between 2130 hrs on 01.17.15 and 0930 hrs this date, an unknown person(s) forced open the driver’s side window and lock of a 2012 Kia Optima and removed several items.
15-2430 0955 hrs Burglary to Auto 16311 Mahogany Dr.
Sometime between 2030 hrs on 01.17.15 and 0930 this date, an unknown person(s) smashed out the passenger side window of a 2006 red Acura and removed several items.
15-2438 1122 hrs Vandalism Boynton Estates 8350 Lawrence Rd.
Over the course of this weekend, an unknown person(s) spray painted several markings on the walkway to include the name of serial killers Jeffrey Dahmer and Ted Bundy.
15-2445 1227 hrs Burglary to Auto 100 NW 19th Ave
Sometime between 0900 and 1227 hrs on this date, an unknown person(s) broke the rear driver’s side window of a 2002 Ford F-150 and removed a Samsung Galaxy S5.
15-002323 Possession Cocaine 400 N. I-95 1531hrs
Marc Musa (w/m, DOB: 08.16.69) was observed driving recklessly while on I-95 travelling Southbound. A traffic stop was conducted and contact was made. Specs of white powder were observed under Musa’s nose and on his cheek. Granules on the driver seat were located and tested positive for cocaine. A cigarette pack from the center ceiling console contained a plastic baggie containing 2.6 grams of powdered cocaine. Musa was taken to BBPD for processing and later TOT the PBCJ.
15-002343 Disorderly Intox 301 N. Fed. Hwy. (CVS) 1621hrs
Contact was made with Mark Wellborn (w/m, DOB: 03.10.55) who was initially sleeping on a bench near the roadway. Wellborn smelled of an alcoholic beverage and had very slurred speech. Wellborn became belligerent and began yelling obscenities for no reason. After repeated warnings for Wellborn to cease his actions, he continued to cause a disturbance and was subsequently placed under arrest. Wellborn was taken to BBPD for processing and later TOT the PBCJ.
15-002370 Reck. Driving, RA w/o, Tres. Convey. 130 NE 10th Ave. 2158hrs
B/F Juvenile was observed operating a vehicle without headlights and speeding in the area. Due to the excessive speed she was traveling, she was unable to negotiate the turn onto NE 13th Ave. from NE 2nd St. when her vehicle left the roadway and struck the carport of 240 NE 13th Ave. Upon the arrival of law enforcement, an unidentified b/m juvenile (wearing a gray t-shirt and black basketball-style shorts) fled from the passenger front seat of the vehicle as the driver quickly jumped from the driver’s seat in an attempt to deceive officers of her control of the vehicle and into the back seat with the other two juvenile passengers. An F/NCIC check of records revealed the vehicle was reported stolen out of Delray Beach. As such, all three juveniles were charged with trespass conveyance. The driver was additionally charged for driving without a license, reckless driving with property damage, and resisting w/o violence. A search of the vehicle incident to arrest revealed a small brown zipper purse belonging to one of the juvenile's that contained 1.1g (NET) of marijuana. All three juveniles were taken to BBPD, processed, and later TOT their respective parents’ custody.
15-002389 Possession Narcotics 400 S. Fed. Hwy 2357hrs
Christy L. Abrams (w/f, DOB: 08-01.89) was observed committing a traffic infraction at the above location. Consent was given to search the vehicle and .3 grams of Alprazolam were located in a coin purse in the front passenger seat. Abrams was taken to BBPD for processing and later TOT the PBCJ.
Road Closures MLK Parade 14:30 hrs to 17:30 hrs
On 01/17/14 the following road was closed for the MLK parade. The road closure originating at Carolyn Sims Center NW 1st Street down Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., to Rail Road Avenue.
15-002259 08:22 hours Burglary Res Non-Force Entry 1705 Boynton Bay Ct.
BBPD responded to 1705 Boynton Bay Ct in reference to a burglary complaint. The complainant advised sometime between 1/14/15 at 06:30 hrs. and 01/17/2015 at 08:22 hrs. unknown suspect(s) entered her apartment and absconded with jewelry and personal belongings valued at $934.
15-002306 13:30 hours Burglary to residence - Forced 3700 Newport Avenue
BBPD units responded to 3700 Newport Avenue in reference to a delayed burglary complaint. The homeowners were notified by a pool maintenance guy after he noticed the back sliding glass window was shattered to the residence. The residence was cleared by BBPD units. Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence sometime between 01/06/2015 11:00 hours and 13:00 hours. The owners were out of town and it is unknown whether anything was taken from the residence.
15-2154 Warrant 3200 S. Congress Ave
Ashley Heiser was arrested for an outstanding warrant. She was turned over to PBCJ.
15-2156 Burglary 3865 Providence Rd
Victim advised that between 0915-1600hrs this date an unknown suspect/s entered the residence and removed approximately $2290.00 worth of property. There was no forced entry and victim advised he may have left the front door unlocked.
15-2191 Poss. Heroin/paraphernalia 300 NW 3rd St.
Lt. Bonafair observed two individuals walking behind a closed business. Lt. Bonafair approached said individuals and Jason Stoddart reached into his pocket and attempted to discard a small plastic baggie of heroin. Stoddart also had in his possession paraphernalia. Stoddart was arrested and taken to PBCJ.
15-002085 0727hrs Auto Theft 89 Las Brisas
Victim stated that she parked her 2010 Toyota Prius (Fl tag 218KJZ) in the driveway at 2330hrs on 01/15/15 and noticed it missing at approximately 0715hrs.
15-002038 17:59 Hours Burglary Residence 32 Paxford Ln.
Victim advised that the residence is a rental property that is vacant. Entry was made by forcing the rear glass sider, damaging it. Once inside the residence the suspects were able to remove the stove. The refrigerator was left behind when a suspect cut themselves leaving blood behind. Crime scene responded and collected any evidence available along with photographing the crime scene.
15-002071 02:03 Hours Shots Fired 300 NE 11th Ave.
Officers heard 4 to 5 gun shots from the 300 block of NE 11 Ave. A canvas of the area was negative for any crime.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 15, 2015

15-001902 18:24 Hours Burglary Auto 3000 blk E Palm Dr.
Victim advised that they failed to lock their Honda Accord bearing Fl. tag F186WN. Stolen from the interior of the vehicle was a Samsung Galaxy tablet 4. Total loss estimated at $750 dollars. NCIC FCIC entry completed on the Samsung tablet.
15-001907 18:53 Hours Burglary Auto 1500 SW 8TH Street
Victim advised that he parked his 1996 Toyota bearing Fl. tag G346ES in the far corner of the Home Depot parking lot. Upon returning, he discovered a vent window smashed out and two fishing rods missing from the rear seat. One Blue Chaos rod, with a black and gold Penn Spinner reel with the words “Power Pro” written on it. One Black and Gold Chaos rod, with a blue Daiwa Spitfire reel with the word “Bratztoy engraved on it. Both rods also have the victim’s name engraved on them, “Shawn Edwards. “ Total loss estimated at $1,125 dollars.
15-001931 22:54 Hours Narcotics Other 3400 Hypoluxo
Defendant: Stephn Steinmetz. Officers located the defendant unconscious in the driver’s seat of his white Volvo. The vehicle was facing east bound in the west bound lanes of Hypoluxo. Defendant had a 12 ounce can of industrial strength Ultra Duster that he just finished inhaling prior to going unconscious. Defendant made several spontaneous statements that he was sorry and just started huffing one month ago. Defendant was tot PBCJ without incident.
15-001802 0433 hrs Burglary Auto 2954 Quantum Lakes Dr.
Delray PD Crime Scene gear taken from P.O.V.
15-001816 0653 hrs Burglary Compound 920 SW 23rd Ave.
Two 300lb copper wire spools taken from FPL compound.
15-001815 0727 hrs Burglary Auto 1007 Quantum Lakes Dr.
Credit cards, debit cards, gift cards taken.
15-001820 0823 hrs Burglary Auto Attempt 101 Buttonwood Ln.
Vehicle had a broken window and pry marks at frame, but nothing missing or disturbed from within.
15-001849 1120 hrs Burglary Auto 2564 Quantum Lakes Dr.
Cooking knife set taken.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 14, 2015

15-1740 Burglary 2303 S. Federal Hwy
Victim advised that between the hours of 0730 and 1715 this date an unknown suspect/s made entry to the residence by breaking out a rear window. Once inside a TV was taken valued at $900.00.
15-1752 Strong Arm Robbery 129 E. Ocean Ave
Victim advised that he was jumped by two juvenile black males (names in the report) and stole his black NEXT mountain bike. More follow-up to be done by officer.
15-1782 Burglary to Auto 801 N. Congress Ave
Victim advised that he left his truck unsecured and an unknown suspect/s entered his vehicle to remove a $600.00 phone.

Multiple motor vehicle burglaries to work type vehicles with tools stolen
15-001668 1201hrs Burglary (Auto) 301 N. Seacrest Blvd
15-001674 1201hrs Burglary (Auto) 301 N. Seacrest Blvd
15-001681 1230hrs Burglary (Auto) 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd
15-001685 1320hrs Burglary (Auto) 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd

Police investigating armed robbery at 7-Eleven

Boynton Beach Police are investigating an armed robbery to 7-Eleven at 101 W. Woolbright Road last night.
Around 11:40 p.m., two black males, armed with semi-automatic handguns, ordered two clerks to the ground and forced the 3rd clerk to remove an undetermined amount of cash from the register. On their way out of the store, they stole a customer's cell phone. Attempts to locate the phone have been unsuccessful because it's turned off. One suspect was wearing camouflage pants, a faded black hoodie and a fake black beard concealing most of his face. The other suspect wore black shorts, black sneakers, a black hoodie, black gloves and a white cloth over his face.
Anyone with information is asked to call us at 561-732-8116 or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app and www.bbpd.org.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 13, 2015

15-001571 Warrant Arrest 400 block of NE 15th Court
Officer James made contact with W/F Katie Vest (09/30/1981), at the above location. A complete record check revealed an active warrant for Possession of Cocaine – issued by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. After Vest was processed, she was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.
15-001591 Residential Burglary – Attempt 2000 blk NW 1st Street
Officers met with victim who reported that an unknown person(s) attempted to burglarize her residence by shattering a kitchen window. A witness stated that an unknown B/M (wearing a white shirt and having long braids), fled westbound when victim arrived home. A blood specimen was located on the broken window, which was collected for further analysis.
15-001555 Disorderly Conduct 100 block SW 9th Avenue
Officers arrested W/F Alice J. Connair (02/19/1988), based on their thorough investigation revealing that Connair’s conduct/behavior constituted a disturbance that affected the peace and quiet of her previous neighbors. Connair was charged according and later released with a Notice to Appear.
15-001573 Robbery/Grand Theft/Battery 550 N. Congress Ave.
Officer Esteves arrested B/M Eric W. Brunson (10/17/1970), after a thorough investigation revealed that Brunson walked into the business and headed directly toward the computer section. After Brunson selected his favorite computer (valued at $2,499) walked directly toward the entrance/exit. As Brunson exited the store without paying for the merchandise; he was stopped by store personnel. Brunson decided to fight with store personnel, to include verbally threatening that he had a gun, a knife and HIV in an attempt to have store personnel let him leave. Because Brunson alleged to have chest pains, he was admitted to Bethesda Hospital. After being charged accordingly, he was turned over to the care, custody, and control of Palm Beach County Jail deputies.

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Cops to serve for Kiwanis and kids

The Boynton Beach Police Department is teaming up again with the Kiwanis Club of Boynton Beach to make sure that local students get the programs and support they need for a successful future.
On Saturday, Feb. 28, officers will be celebrity servers at a fund-raising luncheon at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 1999 N. Congress Ave., in Boynton Beach.
Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. There will be a fashion show by the Fancy Flamingo of Boynton Beach, as well as raffle prizes. The cost is $25.
All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Boynton Beach’s scholarship fund, which helps local high school students pay for college. In addition, the club provides local elementary and middle school students with much needed supplies throughout the year.
Tickets can be purchased by contacting Kenneth Forbes at 561-737-5427 or KENNETHFORBES4401@comcast.net.

Police need help identifying crash victim

A woman remains in critical condition after she was struck by a pickup truck Thursday night.
Nathaniel Ellis, 60, of Boynton Beach, was driving his 1988 GMC pickup truck northbound in the 800 block of North Seacrest Boulevard shortly before 7 p.m., when the woman walked in front of his vehicle.
She was taken via trauma alert to Delray Medical Center.
Traffic Homicide Investigators have not been able to identify the woman, who they believe to be in her 50s.
Anyone with information about the woman is urged to call Traffic Homicide Investigator Cory Gray at 561-732-8116.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 9, 2015

15-001049 Warrant Arrest 500 block of W. Gulfstream Blvd.
Officer Albanese made contact with B/M Thomas Cotton Jr. (02/16/1966), at the above location. A complete record check revealed two (2) active warrants from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: (1) Failure to Provide Communication/Notification Registering as a Sexual Offender and (2) Failure to Appear for Sexual Offender Renewal Registering. After Thomas was processed, he was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.

15-001088 Possession of Paraphernalia 400 block SE 23rd Avenue
Officer Esteves conducted a traffic stop and subsequently made contact with W/M William Entrican (02/10/1965), who was in possession of an apparatus to smoke crack cocaine. Agostino was arrested and released with a Notice to Appear.

15-001090 Possession of Controlled Substances w/ Intent 100 block NE 16th Avenue
Officer Spence conducted a traffic stop and subsequently made contact with W/M Kyle Brinson (11/23/1995). After establishing probable cause to search the subject vehicle; Brinson was in possession of (13) Xanax pills, (4) Oxycodone pills, and (4) Hydromorphone pills. Brinson was arrested for such and later transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.

Can you trust who is cleaning your house?

Prepare to be infuriated, and then call your parents and grandparents to talk about who is cleaning their home.
This is Dorothey Rowley, and on Tuesday, she confessed to Det. Joseph, that she stole $7,000 in jewelry and $3,000 cash from a 69-year-old woman during the 5 months she worked as her cleaning lady.
Rowley, 24, pawned almost all of the jewelry – including the victim’s late husband’s wedding rings, a 50-year-old college signet ring from Honduras and a 150-year-old ring given to the victim by her late grandmother. Unfortunately, the jewelry was either sold or liquidated and the victim will never see it again.
Det. Joseph was able to return to the victim a silver wrist watch that the suspect had hidden under her bed. Rowley was charged with grand theft from a person over 65, dealing in stolen property and false verification of ownership. She was taken to the Palm Beach County Jail.
Crime prevention tips: Ask friends and family to recommend a cleaning person; secure your valuables before they come to clean; inventory your valuables as soon as they leave; immediately call police if you notice anything missing.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 8, 2015

15-000906 Possession of Controlled Substance/Tampering 1800 block S. Federal Highway
K9 Officer Sohn in collaboration with Officer Spence, made contact with B/M Gary Hyde (09/23/1990) and W/F Halley Rosenberg (09/20/1991), during a traffic stop. After establishing a probable cause to search the vehicle; Hyde was in possession of cocaine and other controlled substances; whilst Rosenberg was in possession of drug paraphernalia. Rosenberg was charged accordingly and released with a Notice to Appear. Hyde was charged appropriately and subsequently transported to the Palm Beach County Jail.

15-000963 Battery on LEO/Resisting Arrest 1100 block SW 23rd Avenue
Officers responded to a traffic crash w/ injuries – involving a motorized scooter versus a fixed object. Upon Officers Schalk and James’ arrival, they made contact with W/M Ryan Ives, who was bleeding from his facial area and had several abrasions consistent with being in a traffic crash. During the Officers traffic crash investigation, Ives became uncooperative and his behavior became confrontational. Having a well-founded concern for Ives medical status (i.e. possible traumatic head injury), they instructed Ives to sit down until Boynton Beach Fire Rescue arrived. As Officer Schalk assisted Ives to sit on the ground; Ives spontaneously grabbed Officer Schalk’s legs and waist/gun belt in an attempt to resist officers’ control. After a brief physical confrontation; Officer Losehelder deployed her departmental-issued Taser® to subdue Ives. Ives was medically cleared at BMH and subsequently transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without further incident.

15-000969 Warrant Arrest 2300 block S. Federal Highway
Officer Castro made contact with B/M James Watts, Jr. – A complete records check revealed an active warrant for Sale of Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a School. After Watts was processed, he was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.

Help police identify burglary suspect

Boynton Beach Police need the public’s help identifying a man who brazenly burglarized two businesses in broad daylight last month.
The man hid a desktop computer, two iPhones and a wallet under his fluorescent yellow shirt as he exited an officer at 2240 W. Woolbright Road at 12:55 p.m. on Dec. 23. He was also wearing turquoise pants with multi-colored flowers, dark shoes and a red stocking cap that covered long dreadlocks.
Surveillance video shows the same man burglarizing a doctor’s office at 1325 S. Congress Avenue around 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 30. He wore a tight white zippered sweatshirt and pajama pants as he entered the office through an unlocked rear door. He swiped an employee’s cellphone before exiting through the front door.
Anyone who recognizes him is asked to call Det. Rocky Zavattaro at 561-732-8116 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app or at www.bbpd.org. You can remain anonymous.

BBPD hosts Town Hall Meeting

Join Boynton Beach Police Chief at Boynton Beach High School next Wednesday for the first Town Hall Meeting of 2015.
The Jan. 14 meeting is an opportunity for city residents to speak directly with the chief and members of his command staff. It will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at the Boynton Beach High School Performing Arts Center.
Those who can’t attend can follow along on Twitter via @BBPD #ridewithbbpd.
For more information, please call Public Information Officer Stephanie Slater at 561-742-6191 or slaters@bbfl.us.

Boynton Briefing - Jan. 3-5, 2015

15-528 Shooting into an occupied dwelling 3200 Park Lane
The elderly victim advised she heard a small explosion and then located several pieces of glass that scattered throughout her room. A small projectile was located on the window sill of the window it entered indicating that it did not have much velocity upon entry. No suspects at this time.
15-000456 0832hrs Stolen Motorcycle 1800 N. Congress Ave
Victim stated that he observed a W/M subject steal his 2006 Honda CBR motorcycle at approximately 0820hrs. Witness stated that the suspect arrived in a black Honda Del Sol, he exited the vehicle with a motorcycle helmet and entered the parking garage. After a few moments the suspect left the parking garage with the stolen motorcycle, the Honda followed.
15-372 Poss. of Marijuana under 20 NE 3rd Ave and NE 4th St
Raul Argueta was arrested when officers found him sitting in his vehicle in vacant lot and he was possession of 1.7g of marijuana. He was issued an NTA.
15-400 Strong arm Robbery/Burglary SW Congress and Congress Ave
While the victim claims to be at the intersection texting his girlfriend he was approached by two B/M’s Tarrik Fuller and Kyle Brinson. Victim advised that Fuller entered his passenger door, sat in the seat and began to punch him in the face. While this was going on Brinson stood outside the vehicle and watched. The victim then claims he feared they were going to steal his vehicle so he accelerated and Fuller reached over and took his keys out of the ignition causing the vehicle to stop. Both Fuller and Brinson ran from the area but were spotted nearby and detained and then eventually arrested. Fuller and Brinson advised they were there to exchange drugs for the vehicle. Fuller and Brinson were processed and taken to PBCJ.
15-410 Trespass after warning 216 SE 1st St
Scott Coffey was arrested after he had been trespassed from this property earlier this evening. Taken to PBCJ.
15-415 Possession of Cocaine 600 blk NE 6th Ave
Johnston Zuccala was arrested after we received a call from his ex-girlfriend stating he was at the Marathon gas station (300 W. BBB) buying drugs from a b/m bald head wearing a white shirt. She advised that Zuccala left the area in a copper GMC heading eastbound to his home at the above address. Officers located Zuccala, conducted a traffic stop where their investigation led to the recovery of .01g of crack cocaine. The 2005 GMC was seized and paperwork submitted. Zuccala was processed and taken to PBCJ.
15-417 Poss. of Heroin and paraphernalia 400 E.BBB
Amanda Rupp was observed crossing BBB and approached by officers. Officer observed Rupp drop a cigarette pack at the front of his vehicle upon exiting. Officer found paraphernalia within and arrested her for such. Search incident to arrest led to officers locating heroin in her belongings. Rupp was processed and taken to PBCJ.
15-424 Child Neglect (x2) 1151 N Congress Ave
Cassandra Desir was arrested after an investigation revealed that she brought a 7yoa and 2yoa to the movies and left them in the theatre unattended for over an hour and a half. She advised that she saw nothing wrong with what she did since she was only out in the parking lot. She was processed and taken to PBCJ.
15-000291 0710hrs Stolen Vehicle 31 Crossings Cir F
Victim stated that unknown suspect(s) stole their 2006 Toyota Sienna (Fl tag F036DQ) sometime between 1700 hrs and 2100 hrs on 12/31/14.
15-000314 1025hrs Burglary Auto 2706 SW 7th St
Victim stated that their 2014 Jeep was burglarized sometime between 2300hrs on 01/02/14 and 1020hrs today.
15-000321 1114hrs Suspicious Incident/ Shots Fired 500 blk SW 1st St
Officers responded to the area regarding calls of approximately four gunshots in the area. No suspects or damage located, however, four 9mm casings were located behind 536 SW 1st St.
15-232 L&P 3028 Waterside Cir
Sean O’Brien was arrested for L&P when he could not explain why he was inside the community that he does not live in. O’Brien changed his story several times and admitted that he lied. He was processed and given an NTA.
15-247 Poss. of Marijuana under 20g 2800 N. Seacrest Blvd
Johnny Pierre was pulled over for inoperable equipment on his vehicle. Officer approached the vehicle smelled burnt marijuana and located (plain view) a baggie with .2g of marijuana. Pierre was arrested, processed and given an NTA.
15-260 Poss. of Schedule IV/DWLS 2800 S. Federal Hwy
Michael Zinn was arrested when he was pulled over for running a stop sign and it was learned that he did not have a valid D/L. It was further found that he was in possession of Xanax without a prescription. He was processed and taken to PBCJ.
15-263 Burglary to Auto 3151 SW 14th Pl
At 2127hrs witness heard banging outside the businesses and observed a white and Hispanic male running from the area wearing dark clothing in a newer model Honda Accord bearing a partial FL tag “N76”. The victim advised that tools valued at $1050.00 were stolen.
15-276 Burglary/tampering w/fire extinguisher BBHS
Officers responded to BBHS in reference to an alarm. A perimeter was setup and 4 individuals were located trying to run from the scene. A thorough investigation found that the below individuals entered into the HS and tampered with several fire extinguishers, damaged a water fountain, damaged two vending machines and removed several items from the vending machines. Three bikes and a skateboard were located with the stolen merchandise. The principle is going to do a thorough walk through to let us know how many extinguishers were damaged/stolen.
Tydarius Floyd was arrested, processed and taken to PBCJ.
Juvenile was arrested, processed and taken to JAC.
Juvenile was arrested, processed and taken to JAC.
Juvenile was arrested, processed and taken to JAC.

Police looking for witnesses to traffic crash

Boynton Beach Police are looking for witnesses to a serious crash that occurred Sunday in the 300 block of North Congress Avenue.
A motorcyclist was attempting to turn into a parking lot around 6:20 p.m., when a gray or silver sedan crossed in front of the vehicle, causing the driver to apply the brakes and enter into a rear skid.
Michael Ippolito, 35, of Boca Raton, lost control of his vehicle, and was ejected into the southbound travel lanes.
Ippolito was taken via trauma alert to Delray Medical Center, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
Investigators are trying to identify the vehicle that crossed in front of the motorcycle’s path and locate the driver.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Traffic Homicide Investigator George Baldino at 561-732-8116. You can remain anonymous. Tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app and www.bbpd.org.

Boynton Briefing - Dec. 10-11, 2014

14-054516 1044hrs Trespass Warning 217 NW 3rd Ct
Donnel Hankerson was located at the above property and was issued a trespass warning by the resident. This is an ongoing problem with Hankerson and other individuals loitering on and around the property and the resident would like our assistance in keeping them away from the property. Information was given regarding trespass agreements and signage. There is an extra patrol for the property.
14-54473 Warrant arrest 300 block N. Congress Ave
Frances Fernandez was arrested after a traffic accident revealed that she an outstanding warrant for FTA-traffic. Due to circumstances Officer Castro will be filing for the DUI and possession of Heroin upon receipt of the blood results. Fernandez was sent PBCJ.
14-54478 Poss. of Cocaine(x2)/tampering w evidence 2800 S Federal Hwy
Officer Esteves stopped a vehicle for speeding which led to him arresting the driver Joseph Farina for a suspended DL with knowledge. Search incident to arrest revealed Farina to be in possession of crack cocaine. While in route to the PD, Officer Esteves heard Farina stomping his feet in the back of his patrol vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle Officer Esteves observed a substance that was not present when he placed Farina in the backseat. Esteves checked the substance and it revealed it to be crack that Farina was trying to discard. Also arrested was a passenger in the vehicle, Travon Willis, for possession of crack as well. Both were processed and taken to PBCJ.

Police conclude review of alleged excessive use of force

Boynton Beach Police have concluded the internal affairs investigation into the alleged excessive use of force by two officers on a 13-year-old boy who was removed from a school bus earlier this year following a disturbance.
The internal affairs investigation determined that while Officer Jermaine Jones was justified in his use of force, his performance of an acceptable takedown maneuver was problematic because he failed to control the teen’s upper body as prescribed by proper protocol.
Chief Jeffrey S. Katz has recommended that Jones receive a two-day suspension for unsatisfactory performance and not documenting the use of force on the appropriate departmental form.
Video evidence reviewed during the course of this investigation revealed that the teen administered a series of chest bumps to Officer Fabrice Jeanniton. The investigation concluded that Jeanniton did not act to control the situation prior to Jones’ intervention and takedown of the teen. As a result, Chief Katz will be administering a written reprimand for unsatisfactory performance for Jeanniton.
Both Jones and Jeanniton will also be required to attend retraining in control of conflict.
“We are committed to ensuring that we perform our duties in a way that reflects the professionalism expected by, and deserved by our public,” Chief Katz said. “Anytime we identify the opportunity to improve the competencies of our personnel, we get one step closer to this objective. As promised, all documents, evidence, and a full copy of the summary are available for anyone who wishes to educate themselves on the particulars of this case.”
The internal affairs investigation summary can be viewed in its entirety here: http://issuu.com/bbpd/docs/ia14013/0.

Police investigating shooting

Boynton Beach continue to investigate a shooting that occurred at 323 S.W. 11th Ave., on Monday.
The victim is identified as Albert Sillion, 22, of Boynton Beach. It appears he died from a single gunshot wound to the head.
Further details are pending the results of an autopsy and the Medical Examiner’s report. The three subjects who were detained for questioning have been released from custody pending further investigation. This is still an extremely active investigation, and the Medical Examiner’s report is crucial to determining what transpired inside the house.
At this time, we do not believe there is any immediate threat to the public’s safety.

Boynton Briefing - Dec. 5-8, 2014

14-054015 Poss of Marijuana/Paraphernalia 200 NE 15th Avenue
Officers Webster and Spence in collaboration with K9 Officer Sohn, made contact with B/M Tavarus B. Moss (11/15/89), B/M Anthony C. Mason (9/26/94), and B/M Brent F. Moses (1/15/90), who were suspected of drug sales/activity. After establishing a probable cause to search; all three individuals were in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Moss, Mason, and Moses were charged accordingly and released with a Notice to Appear respectively.
14-054036 Poss of Crack/Powder Cocaine/Heroin/Marijuana 2821 S. Federal Highway
Officer Esteves conducted a citizen contact with with, W/F Linda M. Llerena (25 YOA) and passenger, W/F Caroline Robinson (25 YOA), who were occupying a suspicious vehicle at the Homing Inn. After establishing probable cause to search, the following items were on or about Llerena’s person – a plastic bottle containing 1 gram of crack cocaine, 6.4 grams of marijuana, 1 gram of powder cocaine, and .4 grams of Heroin. Additionally, Robinson was in possession of drug paraphernalia (i.e. syringe needles); she was subsequently released with a Notice to Appear. However, Llerena was charged accordingly and subsequently transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.
14-054041 Poss of Marijuana 100 NW 6th Avenue
Officer Spence conducted a traffic stop on a Silver Honda bearing FL M708KB; afterwards contact with driver, later identified as B/F Michaela Reed (09/22/1989). After establishing reasonable cause to search the vehicle; Reed was in possession of marijuana. Reed was charged accordingly and released with a Notice to Appear and several traffic citations.
14-054049 Poss of Marijuana 500 E. Woolbright Road
Officer Spence conducted a traffic stop on a Silver Toyota Camry bearing FL 562PKB; afterwards contact with B/M Ricky B. Clark, Jr. (09/25/1989). After establishing reasonable cause to search the vehicle; Clark was in possession of marijuana. Clark was charged accordingly and released with a Notice to Appear and several traffic citations.
14-54069 Agg. Fleeing and Eluding and much more 100 NW 10th Ave
Officer Sohn observed a vehicle driving recklessly that might have struck a pedestrian (no victim as of this writing). Officer Sohn then attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle which drove west bound stopping a brief moment at the 100 block of NW 10th Ave at which time the driver yelled at individuals that were congregating at this location and continued west bound failing to yield to police vehicle (4723). As Officer Sohn drove passed the individuals on the side of the road, rocks or hard objects starting hitting his vehicle. Officer Spence who was driving vehicle 4939, who was directly behind Officer Sohn, also had something thrown at his vehicle but no damage was located at this time. Officer Sohn continued to try and stop the vehicle/driver which failed comply. The vehicle eventually crashed into a mailbox located at 133 NW 5th Ct where the driver Anthony Caldwell (12-12-91) bailed out of the vehicle and ran east bound towards North Seacrest Blvd. Officer Sohn gave foot pursuit with K-9 Bako eventually catching him in the north bound lanes of North Seacrest Blvd. Officers on scene were able to handcuff Caldwell as he was continuously resisting officers as he was being ordered to stop resisting and submit to the handcuffing. K-9 Bako had grabbed Caldwell's right hand and that is where the majority of the injuries were sustained. Caldwell also sustained road rash to his right buttocks area and a One to one and half inch laceration to the left side of his head. Caldwell was transported to Bethesda for the injuries sustained. The vehicle that Caldwell was operating was a 2011 Chevy bearing a FL tag 897TTY which belonged to another individual out Delray Beach who we were not able to locate. It was learned later that this vehicle has been used as a crack rental several times in the past. Caldwell was charged with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Driving while license is Revoked, leaving the scene of crash with property damage and Resisting Arrest without Violence to include multiple citations for the traffic infractions that were observed.
14-053955 0543hrs DUI crash 8352 Bermuda Sound Way
Officers responded to the area in reference to a vehicle which hit a fence at 8344 Bermuda Sound Way, then struck the garage door at 8352 Bermuda Sound Way. The driver of the vehicle, Melissa Dills, was taken to Bethesda Hospital and charges will be filed.
14-053971 1003hrs Delayed Burglary Auto 801 N. Congress Ave
Victim reported that sometime between 1330hrs and 1400hrs on 12/04/14 unknown suspect(s) entered his work van and stole several items from inside.
14-053877 Filing a False Police Report 1919 N. Seacrest Blvd.
Officer James made contact with complainant, B/F Latoria Wiggins, reported and completed a Stolen Vehicle Affidavit stating her vehicle (Black 2012 Hyundai Elantra bearing FL D413LM), was just stolen from the parking lot of Rainbow City. Within a few minutes, Officers located the subject vehicle near/at the entrance to The Preserve (1600 block of NE 4th Street); where a traffic stop was conducted. Officers made contact with the driver, B/M Alton Fudge, who spontaneously stated that “Tori lent him the vehicle” the evening prior. Investigation revealed that Wiggins did in-fact lend her vehicle to Fudge; however, when he failed to return her calls/text message – she called the police and reported her vehicle stolen. Wiggins was charged accordingly and later released with a Notice to Appear.
14-053893 Disorderly Intoxication 3501 S. Federal Highway
Officer Esteves made contact with W/M Anthony Parrillo, after getting into a verbal disturbance at the above location. Investigation revealed that an extremely intoxicated Parrillo, was causing a fracas while other residents were having a pool side gala. After Parrillo was processed, he was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.
14-053915 DWLS w/ Knowledge/Possession of Cocaine 1100 SE 1st Street
Officer Esteves made contact with W/F Karen R. Elliott, post a traffic stop of a Silver Honda Accord bearing FL CWCE75, for a traffic infraction (expired tag 11/28/14). After establishing that Elliott’s driving privileges were suspended w/ knowledge; she was arrested for such. An inventory of the vehicle, in preparation to have the subject vehicle towed; revealed that under Elliott’s seat was crack cocaine. Elliott was charged accordingly and later transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.
14-053941 Shots Fired/Suspicious Incident 801 N. Congress Ave.
Officers responded to the aforesaid location to a report of shots fired; however, after a canvas of the area and check of the local medical facilities – the incident was reclassified to a suspicious incident until such time additional information can be gleaned.
14-053947 Possession of Marijuana 217 N. Federal Highway
Officers Spence and Esteves made contact with W/M Ryan Driggers (08/13/1995), post a traffic stop of a Gray 2000 Chevy pickup bearing FL 689NCY, for a traffic infraction. After establishing a probable cause search; Driggers was in possession of marijuana. Driggers was charged accordingly and later transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.
Road Closures Holiday Parade Noon to 1800 hours
On 12/06/14 the following roads will be closed for the holiday parade. Ocean Avenue from Seacrest Blvd. to Federal Hwy., Federal Hwy from Boynton Beach Blvd to Woolbright Road., and NE 4th Street from Boynton Beach Blvd., to SE 12th Avenue.
14-053812 09:29 hours Burglary Res Non-Force Entry 1909 Belmont Place
Victim advised he met a Hispanic female in the parking lot of 744 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. (7-11) who he hired to clean his house. The next morning the defendant entered the bathroom where the victim was showering and absconded with his pants containing a wallet and approximately $1000.00 U.S.C. Defendant W/F Napa, Serena was charged with Burglary, Grand theft, and Possession of Cocaine. Napa tot to PBCJ without incident.
14-053644 11:29 hours Theft (City Property) Ezell/Hester 1901 N. Seacrest
Unknown subject(s) removed one of the basketball hoops from an outside court backboard at Ezell
Hester sometime between the evening hours of 12/3/14 and today.

Do you recognize these thieves?

Boynton Beach police need the public’s help identifying three men who used a stolen credit card number to buy $2,038 worth of merchandise at a local Target and Toys R Us.
The victim lives in California and still has the credit card in his possession. The suspects were caught on surveillance video buying two iPads and iTunes gift cards at Target, 650 N. Congress Ave., on November 25.
Anyone who recognizes the suspects, pictured here, is asked to call Detective Mike Vail at 561-742-6159 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. You can also submit tips via our MyPD app and at www.bbpd.org.

Boynton Briefing - Dec. 4, 2014

14-53456 1831 hrs Battery on LEO 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd
W/F Angela Duke DOB 08-31-81 was arrested for Felony Retail Theft from JC Penney’s and Victoria Secrets (14-053456 and 14-053425) and later transported to booking. While in booking, she appeared to be nodding off and at times had to be held up from falling forward on her face. She was then transported to Bethesda for medical clearance. While at Bethesda, Duke became highly combative and belligerent, by yelling and cursing at Officer Davis and medical staff. She was warned several times to lower her voice but ignored this request and continued. Several minutes later she began, again, verbally abusing staff and cursing loudly disturbing other patients. Officer Davis stood up and began to walk to the door, in order to tell Duke to calm down but when he did, Duke lifted her body upright from a sitting position and spit at Officer Davis striking him in the leg. Due to her actions, Duke was charged with Battery on a LEO and TOT PBCJ.
14-53392 1126 hrs Burglary Auto 1500 SW 8th St.
Two cabin windows of a semi-truck were stolen sometime between November 28 and today's date.
14-53409 1251 hrs Burglary/Stolen Firearm 4471 Royal Manor Blvd.
A pearl handled, nickel plated 1927 S&W .38 was stolen from victim's vehicle sometime within the last two weeks. No FCIC/NCIC entry.
14-53284 burglary Auto 3625 S Federal Hwy
Victim advises that he parked his vehicle around 1800hrs and returned approximately 30 minutes later to discover that an unknown person/s entered his vehicle and stole $440.00 worth of his belongings.
14-53322 Poss. Of cocaine/Fleeing and Eluding 600 E Woolbright Road
Sean Obrien was arrested when he decided to try eluding the officer on his scooter through a parking lot. He finally pulled over and was about to make a run for it when the officer detained him. Search incident to arrest cocaine and Schedule II and IV drugs were found on his person which he was charged for as well. He was processed and taken to PBCJ.
14-53323Poss. Of contraband 2815 S Seacrest Blvd
BBFD received a phone call in reference to a male lying in the ambulatory section of the green lot of Bethesda Hospital not breathing. Officers located w/m Brandon Barao unconscious possibly overdosed. BBFD administered Narcam which quickly revitalized Barao. Once inside Bethesda a clear plastic baggie fell out of his pocket which contained crack cocaine. After being treated, he was arrested and transported to PBCJ.

Local children to shop with a cop for holiday presents

Nearly 100 children from local schools will team up with Boynton Beach police officers to shop for holiday presents during the 9th annual Shop with a Cop.
The two day event begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Walmart, 3625 S. Federal Highway, and continues from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 17 at another Walmart location, 3200 Old Boynton Road.
Each child will receive a $100 gift card to go shopping with officers. They will also be treated to demonstrations by the Boynton Beach Police Department’s K-9 Unit, Motor Unit, and SWAT team.
The children participating were selected from Galaxy Elementary School, Poinciana Elementary School, Crosspointe Elementary School, Forrest Park Elementary School, Rolling Green Elementary School, Freedom Shores Elementary School and Citrus Cove Elementary School.
Shopping times with officers are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. both days.
Members of the media will be allowed to video and photograph inside the stores as the children shop with the officers. All interviews will have to be done outside of the store.
For more information, call Officer Rachel Loy at 561-742-6849 or PIO Stephanie Slater at 561-742-6191.

Boynton Briefing - Dec. 2, 2014

14-53109 Transit Fare1475 W. Gateway Blvd
Michael Perdikakis was arrested when he refused to pay his taxi bill of $300.00. He was TOT PBCJ.
14-53137 Drug paraphernalia/DWLS 1000 SE 4th St.
Frank Greico was arrested after investigation revealed that he was operating his vehicle with a suspended D/L. Search incident to arrest located a crack pipe and push rod. Greico was given an NTA and released at the scene.
14-53151 Filing a False Police Report 1300 N. Seacrest Blvd
Marni Ellen Rogalsky was arrested when units responded to her location because someone had just “robbed” her of her purse and keys. Rogalsky advised that she was stopped by a b/m who was in the roadway and at that time he reached into her vehicle and stole her purse and keys. She was able to rip his shirt off as she fought for her purse. Units set up a perimeter and K-9 searched with negative results. It was later learned that it was drug deal gone bad. She was processed and given an NTA.
14-53158 Shooting 100 blk NE 27th Ave
Two individuals were shot and transported to Bethesda and DMC. Investigation is still ongoing as of this writing.
14-053026 0833hrs CCF/ Poss. of Marijuana <20gr 1901 N Congress
Contact was made with Jeffrey Alerte, who was seated inside of his vehicle. Further investigation revealed that he was in possession of marijuana and a concealed Ruger LC9 handgun. Alerte did not have a concealed weapons permit. He was later forwarded to CJ.
14-053050 1106hrs Burglary to Residence 128 NE 11th Ave
Sometime between 11.28.14 at 1545hrs and todays date, an unknown person(s) entered the above residence via an open window and removed the air handler. In addition, they removed the outside air unit.

Caught on Camera: Wait until you see what these two cops did after responding to a 911 call

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: What these two cops did after responding to a 911-hangup call will have everyone talking......................... because it's AWESOME!!!
Officers Ward & Paramore went to a local apartment Saturday following a 911 hangup. The little girl told officers she was sad because they weren't going to have a Christmas tree this year. Understanding that the family was struggling, the officers did what makes them some of our finest...they surprised them on Sunday by delivering a Christmas tree, stand, lights and ornaments! #amazing #bbpdpride #givingback #makingadifference

Boynton Briefing - Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, 2014

14-052970 18:08 hours Dispute R/A & Disorderly Intoxication 524 E Gateway Blvd.
Arrested: Willie James Lewis. Officers responded to Quick Stop in reference to a disturbance, Upon arrival several customers began to point at Lewis who was screaming obscenities. Officers approached Lewis who fled on foot. After a brief foot chase Lewis was caught and detained. Lewis was charged with R/A & Disorderly Intoxication and transported to PBCJ.
14-053011 01:50 hours Failed to Stop 1700 North Seacrest Blvd.
Officer Herny attempted to stop a tan Hyundai unknown temp tag for window tint. The vehicle accelerated to a high rate of speed and began to drive reckless, Officer Herny discontinued the stop and the vehicle continued North on I-95 without incident.
14-52913 0338 hrs Burglary Auto 1507 NE 15th Ct.
Victim parked his vehicle at 1230 and returned at 0330 hours to find his front passenger door window broken and his JVC touch screen radio stolen. No suspect information.
14-52940 1227 hrs Child Neglect Arrest 550 N. Congress Ave
W/M, Vahe Boyajian, 5-11-74, arrested after a witness observed him leave his 18 month old child in an unattended vehicle to shop inside Best Buy. The child was left sleeping in the vehicle for approximately 12 minutes while the vehicle was off and the windows were up. The child is in good spirits and in custody of the mother.
14-052863 18:21 hours Burglary Auto 801 North Congress Ave.
Victim advised that he locked his vehicle prior to entering the mall at 6:00 pm. Upon returning to his vehicle 30 minutes later discovered his Galaxy S4 Samsung phone, $300.00 cash, and a check in the amount of $450.00 dollars missing from under the driver seat. No forced entry noted.
14-052765 20:13 hours Recovered Stolen Vehicle 100 NE 14th Ave.
Defendant: Breon Shaquille Atwaters. Officer Herny conducted a traffic stop for minor traffic violation. The driver then fled on foot from the vehicle. After a short foot chase Atwaters was taken into custody without incident. Investigation revealed that the vehicle a 2003 Nissan Altima was stolen. Lantana police were notified of the recovery and location of the vehicle. Atwaters was transported to PBCJ.
14-52656 0904 hrs Burglary Auto 830 N. Congress Ave. (Rotelli Pizza/Pasta)
Victim reported vehicle entered between 0400 and 1300 on November 26 by unknown person via unlocked door and took a laptop computer and 15 Xbox 360 games.
14-52663 0951 hrs Burglary Auto Attempt 2290 N. Congress Ave. (LA Fitness)
Victim reported unknown person attempted to enter the vehicle between 0854 and 1000 hours, by prying the window open and breaking it. No items missing from interior.
14-52665 0951 hrs Burglary Auto 2290 N. Congress Ave. (LA Fitness)
Victim reported unknown person entered the vehicle between 0815 and 1000 hours, by prying the window open and breaking it. No items missing from interior, but vehicle rummaged through.
14-52670 1025 hrs Burglary Auto 609 Manatee Bay Dr.
Victim reported unknown person "punched" the door lock to his vehicle between 2000 hours last night and 1000 hrs today. Inside, the ignition was tampered with. Possible suspect information exists from previous shift L & P arrest 14-52626 by Officer Schalk.
14-52584 Aggravated Assault Firearm 1461 NW 3rd St.
Keith Mason was arrested after investigation revealed that he retrieved a gun from within his vehicle and make verbal threats to another individual while firing his weapon in the air in the neighborhood with children present. It was also learned later that he is a convicted felon and was subsequently charged. Mason was processed and taken to PBCJ.
14-52626 Loitering and Prowling Manatee Bay Apartments
Juveniles were arrested when investigation revealed the two were acting suspicious and upon sight of the police they took flight. A perimeter was set up and eventually located the two subjects. It is believed that they did commit burglaries to open vehicles due to items found on the individuals but no victims have reported due to the time of occurrence. One juvenile was given an NTA and released but the other juvenile was sent up to DJJ as he is believed to be involved in another case that is actively being worked.
14-52636 Attempted Robbery 850 W. Gateway Blvd
White female entered 7-eleven and handed the clerk a note that said “Give me money”. When the other clerk came around the counter the female ran out of the store entered into a silver Nissan bearing a Tennessee tag (rental) and drove away.

The 2014 Holiday Toy Drive kicked off at Walmart on South Federay Hwy this weekend. In two days, officers and explorers collected hundreds of toys and more than $1500.00 cash to buy more toys. The next toy drive is December 7th at 1100am at the same Walmart.

Happy Thanksgiving from the BBPD

We had the honor of recording this Thanksgiving message as the department that collected the most food items for the Community Caring Center in the City of Boynton Beach 2014 Can You Cornucopia! From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Police recover credit card skimmer from gas pump

Boynton Beach Police on Tuesday recovered a credit card skimmer device from inside a gas pump at a Mobil Station.
An employee with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was doing an inspection at the gas station at 4798 N. Congress Ave., around 11 a.m., when he found the device on pump #10.
The suspect used a star-shaped tool to open the pump and installed a 10-inch gray ribbon wire attachment that is designed to read and store credit/debit card and PIN information. The data is then sent by Bluetooth to a nearby phone.
A store employee told police that the pumps are inspected every Monday, and when he checked it around 1020 hours the day prior, he did not observe anything suspicious.
There is absolutely no way that a victim would know their information was being stolen because the machine functions normally and there is nothing suspicious looking on the outside of the gas pump. To avoid possibly having your information stolen, we recommend paying with cash or going inside the business to pay with a credit/debit card.

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Police need public's help identifying murder suspect

Boynton Beach Police continue today to investigate the murder of Emmaniel Moise, who was gunned down in the 200 block of Mentone Road between 2:00 am and 3:00 am Tuesday November 18, 2014.
Police are actively searching for leads and need the public’s help in gathering information to identify suspect(s) who are responsible for this murder.
Moise is described as a hardworking man who worked the overnight shift at a local Wal-Mart. This being his only night off and accustomed to being up during these hours, Moise was walking down the street from a nearby friend’s house when this occurred.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jonathan Vargas at 561-742-6144 or Crime
Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via
our MyPD app and at www.bbpd.org.

Boynton Briefing - Nov. 21-24, 2014

14-52053 GTA 801 N. Congress Ave
Between the hours of 0930 and 1930 victim advised an unknown suspect/s stole a white 2002 Chrysler Voyager bearing a FL tag 499-HQZ from the parking lot.
14-52064 GTA 3625 S Federal Hwy
At 2013hrs a B/F only known as “mama” stole the victims white 2005 Buick LaCrosse bearing FL tag ARZ H29 from the parking lot.
14-52075 Fleeing and Eluding 1000 W. Gateway Blvd
Officer tried to conduct a traffic stop on a black 2012 Chrysler bearing FL tag URT5P but the driver failed to stop. When the driver sped up and made it obvious that they weren’t going to stop the Officer terminated any further efforts.
14-52083 CCF and more 1000 N. Seacrest Blvd
Ofc. Sohn conducted a hid and watch and relayed information to Officers James and Spence. After watching the following individuals were arrested:
Juvenile charged for CCF, Possession of Firearm by a minor, Altered Serial Number and Giving False Information.
Ladade Harley charged for Possession of Marijuana under 20 grams, possession of Drug paraphernalia, Possession with intent 1000 ft of park, Violation of probation (curfew) and possession of firearm by convicted felon
14-52091 Shots Fired 1628 NE 1st Street
Between 2-4 shots were heard by homeowners (no other calls). There was no crime scene located.
14-51914 Poss. Paraphernalia 222 SE 3rd St
Samuel Wilson was arrested for possession of a syringe after he admitted he had already shot up his heroine. He was released with an NTA.
14-51916 Poss. Of Crack 300 blk NE 10th Ave
David Henson was arrested when he was seen conducting a hand to hand transaction. Investigation revealed Henson being in possession of .2 grams of crack. He was processed and sent to PBCJ.
14-51928 Poss. Of MDMA 207 NE11th Ave
William McDuffie was arrested after he was found to be in possession of 6 MDMA pills (ecstasy). McDuffie was processed and taken to PBCJ.
14-051833 1047hrs Theft 2220 NW 2nd St
Victim, a Comcast employee, stated that he left a drill on the back of his truck and completed some work on the overhead cable lines using the elevated bucket. When he returned to ground level he discovered that unknown suspect(s) had taken his drill.
14-051849 1142hrs Theft (License Tag) 14 Winchmore Ln.
Victim stated that sometime overnight unknown suspect(s) removed Florida tag, DAH Y37, from his vehicle.
14-051847 1201hrs Vandalism (Auto) 603 Villa Ln.
Victim stated that sometime between 0700hrs and 1200hrs today, unknown suspect(s) cut all four tires on her vehicle while it was parked in the parking space.

Boynton Briefing - Nov. 15 - 19, 2014

14-050938 01:14 hours Possession of Cocaine 100 NE 18Th AVE.
Arrested: Jarrod Jermaine Bozeman DOB 04-08-1994. Officer Herny
conducted a traffic stop for a minor traffic violation. Investigation revealed
that the Bozeman was in possession of 9 pieces of crack cocaine net weight 0.7
grams. Bozeman was transported to PBCJ.

14-51026 18:34 hours Burglary Residence 419 SW 1st Ct.
Officers responded to the location in reference to a theft
of two bicycles. Taken was a girls Huffy 10 speed pink in color. The second
bicycle was a girls Mongoose white and pink in color. Both bicycles valued at
$200.00 dollars. No suspect information at this time.

14-51066 23:53 hours Burglary Business 1627 S Federal Hwy.(AT&T)
Officers responded to the scene after dispatch received a
call that the front door to the business had been smashed out. Officers arrived
on scene and met with the manager from the neighboring business that found the
door damaged and called 911. Interior search was negative for any suspects.
Further investigation revealed that the electrical breaker was opened and
turned off to the business. Store manager for AT&T arrived and conducted a
brief inventory of merchandise. At this time it does not appear that anything
is missing.

14-51324 Disorderly Conduct 909 W. Ocean Dr.
Sarah Midgley was arrested for disorderly conducted due to
her behavior that caused several residents to exit their homes while officers
attempted to investigate a neighbor disturbance. Also arrested was Chad Boland when he
attempted to conceal a glass crack tube in the passenger side door compartment
of the vehicle he was occupying. Midgley
was TOT PBCJ and Boland was released with an NTA.

14-51155 DUI Ocean and Federal Hwy
James Thomas was arrested for DUI.

14-51157 Trafficking 500 W. Woolbright Road
Evens Estiverne was pulled over for reckless driving and
eventually arrested when the investigation revealed him to be possession of
bottles of pills. Estiverne was charged
with Trafficking both in Schedule II and IV drugs and Possession with
intent. He was processed and TOT
PBCJ. Seized from Estiverne were a 2011
Nissan Altima and $636.00.

14-51168 Poss. Of Marijuana under 20 129 E. Ocean Ave
Vincent Millines was arrested when he was found to be in
possession of 4.5 grams of marijuana.

Boynton Briefing - Nov. 14, 2014

14-050566 Warrant Arrest 2821 S. Federal Highway (Homing Inn)
Officer James made contact with B/M Joachim, Rudy, after getting into a verbal disturbance at the above location. A complete record check revealed two (2) active warrants: (1) Aggravated Assault w/ a Firearm and (2) Possession of a Firearm by a convicted felon. After Joachim was processed, he was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.

14-050572 Uttering a Forged Instrument 100 N. Congress Ave. (BB&T)
Officer Webster arrested W/M Bendl, David, after a thorough and detailed investigation revealed that Bendl was attempting to cash a fraudulent check in the amount of $971.28. Afterwards, Bendl was processed; he was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.

14-050574 Shots Fired/Suspicious Incident1602 SW 19th Drive
Officers responded to the aforesaid location to a report of shots fired; however, after a canvas of the area and check of the local medical facilities – the incident was reclassified to a suspicious incident until such time additional information can be gleaned.

14-050596 Traffic Crash w/ Serious Bodily Injury W. Gateway Blvd/Knight Road
Officers responded to the above location regarding a traffic crash involving a vehicle versus a bicyclist. After Boynton Beach Fire Rescue (BBFR) declared the bicyclist a trauma alert; Traffic Homicide Investigating Officers and Crime Scene was notified to investigate and document the incident. Patrol Officers assisted with crime scene preservation and traffic control. The media was notified of the road closure, via the Office of Media Relations. As of this writing, the roadway has since reopened and traffic is moving freely.

14-050607 Possession of Cocaine/Paraphernalia 2208 N. Seacrest Blvd.
Officer Spence made contact with driver, W/M Steinberg, Chase M., during a traffic stop of a Silver Toyota bearing PA JNY7643, for a traffic infraction. After establishing a probable cause search; Steinberg was in possession of crack cocaine and an apparatus to smoke such. Steinberg was charged accordingly and later transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.

14-050489 0838hrs Burglary (Auto) 1499 High Ridge Rd
Two vans were burglarized sometime between 11-11-14 at 1800hrs and todays date. Nothing taken, but entry was gained.

14-050509 1015hrs Burglary (Auto) 111 NE 17th Ave.
Victim stated that between 11-12-14 at 1915hrs and todays date unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle and removed property from within.

Help police identify Walmart robbery suspect

Boynton Beach Police need the public's help identifying a man who grabbed cash out of a cashiers' drawer at Walmart, 3625 S. Federal Highway, just before 4 a.m. on Nov. 2, 2014.
The suspect fled in a 2002-2005 two-tone green/silver Subaru. The suspect is described as a white male; approximately 6-foot-1 with dark brown hair, wearing a black and turquoise shirt with a "Nike Air" logo on the front, blue jeans, black sneakers with white trim and a baseball hat.
Video of the strong-arm robbery can be viewed on the BBPD YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtdyChsiC-E
Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call Det. Midian Diaz at 561-742-6113 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app or at www.bbpd.org.

Boynton Briefing - Nov. 6, 2014

14-49251 0736 hrs Grand Theft 1005 W. Gateway Blvd.
Three large cardboard bales were taken from a secured cage behind Publix store. Total loss estimated at $2000.00.
No suspect information.

14-49358 2320 hrs Warrant/Possession of Marijuana/R/A 1005 N Seacrest Blvd
While conducting an extra patrol at this location Officer Herny and Officer C. Rivera observed what appeared to be a drug transaction between a B/M Hardemon, Wades and a W/M who was in a green pickup truck. As soon as Officer Herny and Rivera went to investigate the truck took flight and Hardemon began to flee on foot. Officer Herny gave chase after Hardemon and after a brief foot pursuit Hardemon was taking into custody. Search incident to arrest Hardemon was found to be in possession of marijuana and an FCIC/NCIC check revealed that he had an outstanding warrant. Hardemon was TOT PBCJ.

Boynton Briefing - Nov. 5,2014

14-049064/14-049068 0833hrs Burglary to Auto 1475 W. Gateway. (Hampton Inn)

0643-Officers responded to theabove address in ref. to burglary to autos. Both vehicles were

broken into. Misc. things taken. Crime scene was negative on both vehicles.

There is no video coverage in these areas.

14-049067 1139hrs Burglary to Auto 905 SE 4th St.

Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a burglary to auto. While speaking to the victim

a suspicious persons call came out. Officers responded to that call also. Through investigation it was

found that the suspicious person W/M Joshua Minnich had been involved with the burglary to auto.

He was arrested processed and TOT PBCJ.

14-049173 1730 hours Bicycle Theft 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. (Library)

Brenda Ventura reported her bicycle (described as pink women’s bicycle – unknown serial number) stolen,

from the above location. It’s unknown if this bicycle theft is related to the recent rash of bicycle thefts or not.

Police, U.S. Marshals searching for motorcycle shop owner

Boynton Beach police and the U.S. Marshals Service Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force are searching for a business owner who shot a man after he allegedly stole a motorcycle from his store last month.
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Aurelio Gabriel Silva, 34, of Boynton Beach, on charges of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm and carrying a concealed firearm.
Silva shot Louis Jason Santos after the 32-year-old man and another unidentified man allegedly broke into Motorcycle Avenue, 2725 N. Federal Highway, in suburban Delray Beach around 3 a.m. on Oct. 20 and took off on motorcycles.
Santos remains in Delray Medical Center in stable condition.
Anyone with information as to Silva’s whereabouts is urged to call Boynton Beach Police at 561-732-8116, the U.S. Marshals Service, their local law enforcement agency or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app and www.bbpd.org. You can remain anonymous.

Boynton Briefing - Nov. 4, 2014

14-049033 2147 hours Warrant Arrest 200 Block of NE 7th Avenue
At the above location Officer Spence conducted a traffic stop on a red scooter bearing FL tag 4589RE. A complete records check on the driver, later identified as B/M Johnson, Larry Lee (53 YOA), revealed an active warrant for Parole Violation. After Johnson was processed, he was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail, without incident.

14-048946 Warrant Arrest 3200 S. Congress Ave. 1048hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a warrant arrest. W/F Amy Morris was arrested for PBSO warrant #13-010219CFAXX ref. VOP Battery person over 65 YOA. No bond. Morris was processed and TOT PBCJ.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 31 - Nov. 3, 2014

14-48922 2335 408 NW 16th Ave R/A Without Violence
Officers responded to this location in ref to an unwanted guest. Upon arrival Officers made contact with B/M Delhomme, Michael 08-19-98 who was on the premises and the owner wanted him to leave. When officers went to make contact with Delhomme, he ran. Officers gave chase but were not able to apprehend him. Officers were able to obtain his information through investigation.
14-48832 0354 hrs Strongarm Robbery 3625 S. Federal Hwy.
A white male (6-01 in height, dark brown hair, wearing a black and turquoise shirt), snatched $120.00 from the register as the clerk opened it. Subject fled to an unknown make/model dark colored four door vehicle in the parking lot and was last seen headed northbound on Dixie Hwy.
14-48834 0523 hrs Burglary Occupied Residence 689 NE 6th Ct. #109
Upon hearing the screen door of their patio slamming shut and their dog barking, a resident woke up and discovered two bicycles missing. Officer Villari searched the area and located W/M, Todd Ritter, 10/14/63, at Mangrove Park. Ritter had in his possession an open container of alcohol and had near him, bolt cutters, crack pipe, and one of the stolen bicycles. Ritter was taken into custody and charged accordingly.
14-048766 1948 hrs GTA Tri-Rail 2800 High Ridge Rd.
The victim advised that between 10-29-14 at 1545 hrs and this date 1948 hrs an unknown suspect(s) stole their 1996 Toyota Camry, Fl tag 958-LTX. No known witnesses of CCTV footage available at this time. Vehicle entered into F/NCIC.
14-048758 1730 hrs Auto Burglary 178 Orange Drive
The victim advised that between 10-31-14 at 1200 hrs and this date 1600 hrs an unknown suspect(s) removed Apple iPad Serial # DMRMQ50SFK10 and a pair of sunglasses from their 2013 Hyundai which unsecured and was parked at the above listed location. Tablet entered into F/NCIC.
14-048762 1808 hrs Burglary / Grand theft (bike) 812 South Rd.
The victim advised that on this date, approx. 45 minutes before contacting PD, they placed their Red and Silver, Trek, 4900, bicycle within their garage. Upon exiting it was found that an unknown suspect(s) had stolen the bike. No known witnesses of CCTV footage available at this time.
14-048790 2240 hrs GTA (motorcycle) Kimura 545 N. Congress
Victim was dining at this location arriving at 1930 hrs. Upon exiting the restaurant at 2130 hrs they discovered their 2007, custom blue and chrome Anarchy MoCo 300 Disruptor motorcycle, FL tag#155-6NS. Vehicle entered into F/NCIC.
14-048622 1825 hrs Grand theft (bike) 100 NE 6th Street PH#9
The victim advised that sometime of today’s date, an unknown suspect(s) stole their Womens Black (with Red & Silver lettering) 21' speed Diamondback Cross Country Mountain Bike (unk. serial number)- estimated value is $500.00 from the back rack located on the second floor of the parking garage.
14-48531 724 N. Federal Hwy Burglary fenced compound
At 0400 hrs, a black in color Ford F-150 was seen backing out of LG Auto Sales after ramming the fence from within. The truck then proceeded east bound on NE 7th Ave with no head lights and made a left turn to go north onto NE 7th st. and fled the area.
14-48547 437 NE 14 Ave Aggravated Assault
After a fight with weapons, probable cause was developed to charge Carie Hendrix with one count Aggravated Assault with a firearm.

Police investigating early morning shooting

Boynton Beach police are investigating the shooting of a 22-year-old man early this morning in the 100 block of Northwest 10th Avenue.
The victim then drove to Racetrack at 905 W. Woolbright Road and called police. He was taken to Delray Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to call Boynton Beach Police at 561-732-8116 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app and at www.bbpd.org.

Official Statement from Chief Jeffrey Katz on Stephen Maiorino

The following is the statement Chief Jeffrey S. Katz provided to the media at 3:45 P.M. today regarding Officer Stephen Maiorino.
Video of the press conference can be viewed here .

Due to the fact that we anticipate future legal and investigative action, I will not be answering any follow-up questions today; however, I assure you that just as we’ve asked you here this afternoon to provided you this information, we are committed to ensuring you – and our community – remain fully informed regarding the developments of this situation.

Two weeks ago, members of the Boynton Beach Police Department’s Special Victim’s Unit, along with representatives from the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office’s Public Integrity Unit, embarked upon an investigation of Stephen Maiorino, who has been employed as a police officer with the City of Boynton Beach since May of 2006. Maiorino, has been accused of using his position as a police officer to coerce a 20-year-old female, who was a passenger in his patrol car, into unwilling sexual relations while on duty.

A preliminary investigation of these allegations – which has included interviews, the examination of physical evidence, as well as some initial DNA testing – has lead our investigative team to establish a probable cause belief that Maiorino has indeed violated several criminal statutes including armed sexual battery, armed kidnapping, and unlawful compensation or reward for official behavior.

Maiorino has been on paid administrative leave since the night of the alleged incident – which was October 15, 2014. Today, formal charges were adopted by the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office, and I have placed Maiorino on unpaid administrative leave, pending all of the formalities associated with a public employee termination. Maiorino will be fired from the police department.

In terms of his arrest, we understand from the State Attorney's Office that Maiorino will be turning himself in to the Palm Beach County Jail at 4pm today.

I would like to say that I am both disturbed and disgusted by the nature of the complaint, the findings of the investigation, and indeed the very prospect that a law enforcement officer – someone with whom the public should hold in the highest regard because the manner in which we safeguard public welfare – could possibly exploit this trust in such a vile and inexcusable way. The facts of this case are simply unconscionable.

While this is a dark day in the history of our department, I can tell you that the membership of our organization is keenly aware that the actions of one rouge officer have diminished our standing with the public we serve. We are prepared to overcome this adversity not by word, but through action. We understand that the currency of effective public service is “good will” and we are – quite frankly - angry, that any individual might squander the good will we have worked so hard to establish within our community. We ask for your patience as this process progresses and for your prayers for those adversely affected by this incident.

Finally, I would like to thank the Boynton Beach Police detectives, crime scene personnel, and supervisory staff who have worked tirelessly on this most difficult case. I would also like to thank our State Attorney Dave Aronberg for his staff’s support. I'd also like to thank Ric Bradshaw for the expedited DNA analysis.

Thank you very much for your time.

Decorate Cupcakes with a Cop

The Back Story

Jake Lemon is a 9-year old boy in Boynton Beach, Florida who felt a strong need to raise some money to help feed hungry kids here in town. Here is how it all started:
Jake: “Nana, I need a charity.”
Nana: “Hmmm… Why?”
Jake: “To make some money.”
Nana: “What do you need the money for?”
Jake: “Well, there are a lot of hungry kids here in Boynton Beach, and I need to make some money so I can get them some food.”
Nana: “How much money do you think you need?”
Jake: “$1,000, because they have families too.”
And so Jake's Helping Heart was born...
After much brainstorming on how to raise money, Jake came up with the “Cupcakes with a Cop” event. He approached Rosemary Tynski, Owner of Sweet Surrender Cupcake & Cookie Café and asked if he could host his event at her café – “because she has the best cupcakes.” She agreed. On October 20th, he met with the Boynton Beach Police Department to see if he could have some police officers to attend the event. They also agreed. It was important to him that the money benefit kids within his town, so after he researched local food banks and soup kitchens, he chose the Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach, Inc. to receive the proceeds. He met with the Board of Directors on October 28th to explain his vision.
The Event:

What: Cupcakes with a Cop

The CCC was organized by the Boynton Beach Ministerial Alliance in 1987 to serve the needs of the greater Boynton Beach community. It is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.

Their mission is to address the root causes of poverty by an innovative integration of social services programs, economic development (through small business incubation), nutrition education, and access to a healthy sustainable food center.
Kids get to know Boynton Beach Police Officers while decorating 2 large custom gourmet cupcakes. The interactive event allows kids of all ages to get to know local police officers at a friendly level, while raising money to feed local children and their families.

· Additional activities will be provided by the Boynton Beach Police Department. Have fun!

· Community Caring Center will be on hand to accept canned food donations. Bring a can!

· Event Host, Sweet Surrender Cupcake & Cookie Café, will be open for regular business. Stop in!

· Jake, the event Chairman, will be present. Meet Jake!

Cost: $10 per child.

How: Seating is by reservations only. Time slots are by the half hour. Please sign up in advance at Sweet Surrender Cupcake & Café. Space is limited.

When: Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Sweet Surrender Cupcake & Cookie Café Boynton Town Center, 870 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426 (561) 733-2881 www.ilovesweetsurrender.com

Recipient of Funds:

Community Caring Center of Greater Boynton Beach, Inc.
145 N.E. 4th Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33435
(561) 364-9501 www.cccgbb.org
Sherry Johnson, Executive Director

For each $1,000 Jake raises, the CCC is able to purchase 5,500 pounds of food, which will feed local families for one month.

Sponsors:

Boynton Beach Police Department
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, Florida 33435 www.bbpd.org

BBPD Event Team
PIO Stephanie Slater, Media Relations (561) 742-6191 slaters@bbfl.us
Major Suzanne Gitto
Officer Rachel Loy

Sweet Surrender Cupcake & Cookie Café
Boynton Town Center, 870 North Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, Florida 33426
(561) 733-2881 www.ilovesweetsurrender.com

Owners, Mickey & Rosemary Tynski, have perfected how to make incredibly-delicious, freshly-baked cupcakes and cookies. They only bake with the best ingredients and never use mixes, preservatives, or Tran’s fats. They believe that customer service is the most important aspect of their business and that starts with consistently creating exceptional cupcakes and cookies.

About Jake

Jake says, “Sometimes when I think of something sad, a crazy idea comes to me on how to fix it. I don’t know where it comes from; it just pops into my head. Sometimes it isn’t too crazy of an idea and I get to do it.”

For more information, visit http://www.gofundme.com/jakeshelpingheart.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 28, 2014

14-047954 1642 hrs Recovered stolen vehicle 645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Officers responded to this location in regards to the victim locating their stolen vehicle. Officer Medeiros made contact with the vehicle and the occupant w/m Charles Marshall was arrested. Marshall was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Marshall was charged accordingly and TOT’d PBCJ.
14-047974 2017 hrs Residential burglary 909 Ocean Drive
Victim left his residence 0600 hrs and upon his return at 1700 discovered that unknown suspect(s) forced entry into this residence. Removed from the residence was a gaming console.
14-047978 1953 hrs Possession of marijuana / r/a w/out 1919 N. Seacrest
Officers Herny and Rivera were patrolling the area of this location when they attempted to make contact with b/m Cole, Anthony regarding an observed traffic infraction. Cole walked away and discarded narcotics. A foot chase ensued and Cole was subsequent tased after which he was arrested. Cole was charged accordingly and issued an NTA.
14-048015 0136 hrs Possession of marijuana / r/a w/out 1005 N. Seacrest
Officers Herny and Rivera were patrolling the area of this location when they observed b/m Matheney, Nicholas drop suspected narcotics. Matheney then took sudden flight. A foot chase ensued and Matheney was subsequent arrested. Matheney was charged accordingly and issued an NTA
14-47906 400 NW 13TH AVE Felony fleeing & eluding
BBPD received a BOLO from the Riviera Beach Police Department this date at approx 0430 hrs, in reference to a white 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo (bearing FL tag 905PCT) with black rims. The vehicle was taken during an armed car jacking in Rivera Beach. The car was observed at 1041 hrs in the 400 block of NW 13th Ave traveling westbound. An attempt to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle led to the lone male occupant to speed away from officers’ authority. Due to the nature of the crime, the pursuit was authorized. The vehicle lost control in the bushes in front of 81 Old Spanish Trail Road (Sand Castle). Taken into custody was Joshua Jones, 29 charged GTA and felony fleeing and eluding.
14-47903 4717 No. Congress Attempted burglary
The owner of BOOST MOBILE arrived at 10:00 am to find an attempted forced entry to the front gate of his business. No entry was made.
14-47878 1631 Stonehaven Dr. Trespassing arrest
Timothy Langley,59 was placed under arrest for Trespassing and Sarah Midgley, 27 was placed under arrest for Trespassing and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Missing Person - Steven Stark

MISSING PERSON: Steven Stark, 62, of Boynton Beach, a teacher at Citrus Cove Elementary School. His family last spoke with him on Monday, Oct. 20. Officers responded to his home on Oct. 22 and found his cell phone, but his blue 2006 Dodge pick-up truck with Florida tag HO10MQ was not there. Family members and his employer said it is unlike Steven to just disappear. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call Boynton Beach Police at 561-732-8116 or their local law enforcement agency.

Police Report Requests - Oct. 28

NOTICE: The computer software we use for police reports will be taken offline tomorrow, Oct. 28, for an upgrade.
As a result, police reports will not be available.
Requests for reports will resume being filled on Oct. 29.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 24 - 27, 2014

14-47835 Trespass Structure 322 NE 1st St
Anthony Caldwell Jr., Robin Brooks and Rebecca Scales were arrested after an anonymous person called in to say that there were people living in the home that did not belong. Contact was made with all three individuals who were inside the residence upon the officer’s arrival. Contact was made with the owner who responded and advised that no one should be there and that his place was empty just a week ago when he checked on his property. A search of the property showed drug paraphernalia within and damage to a couple of windows. Since it could not be proven who did the damage or who the drug paraphernalia belonged to they were arrested for the trespassing and sent up to PBCJ.
14-047747 0515 hrs Burglary to Auto McDonalds 1799 N Congress Ave
An employee/victim Raylynn Lopez states that she parked her 2001 Pontiac in the parking lot of McDonalds at 2100 hrs last night. At 0500 hrs, this morning, she discovered that an unknown person(s) broke the rear driver’s side window and removed a handbag contained $865 cash, soc sec card, WA DL, Motto X cell (unk serial number) and an Apple Ipod (unk serial number).
14-047758 1006 hrs Burglary Attempt to Residence 220 Bayview Dr #B
Sometime between October 25, 2014 and 0800 hrs this date, an unknown person(s) attempted to pry open a mail slot and jalousie window. According to the complainant Judy Terreli, she advised that the above residence has been vacant for approx. one year.
14-047793 1512 hrs Burglary to Residence 1720 Stone Haven Dr.
Victim stated that when she arrived home at 1400 hrs this date, she observed the patio screen door to the porch open. Upon further inspection, she noticed that her child’s red Mongoose bike (unk SN) was missing.
14-47695 burglary to auto 315 S. Federal Hwy
Victim advised that the vehicle was parked at the above address while they attended the pirate festival. While at the festival an unknown person/s entered the vehicle and $969 worth of belongings were taken or damaged.
14-047602 Burglary to Auto 216 SE 3rd St. 0544hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a burglary to auto. Victim advised that he went to his vehicle this morning at 0530hrs to retrieve his charging cord for his lap top he found his driver door open and an unknown (no description) standing next to his vehicle. He advised that the person then fled on foot west bound. Victim advised that his HP lap top and his brown wallet were missing.
14-047617 Burglary to Auto 620 SE 1st St. 0933hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a burglary to auto. Victim advised that sometime during the evening unknown suspects entered her vehicle and took a couple of CD’s. Total loss $25.
14-047622 Burglary Auto 620 SE 1st St. 1011hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a burglary auto. The victim advised that unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle took her wallet with $100.00 US currency inside.
14-47542 Theft 400 N Federal Hwy (parking garage)
Victim advised that sometime over the 5 days someone stole her unsecured bicycle from the secured parking garage. No suspects at this time.
14-47559 GTA 2722 Quantum Lakes Dr
Victim advised that between 1830hrs and 2030hrs this date unknown person/s stole his 2006 Red CVR 1000 motorcycle which had a Florida tag (0281NL).
14-047488 Trespass Warning 1500 SW 8th St. (Home Depot) 1219hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a theft in progress. During the investigation it was found that W/F Heidi Franklin DOB 10-8-91 and W/M John Vessels DOB 2-10-91 had attempted to steal from Home Depot in Delray, and then the Boynton Beach Home Depot. Both were FIR’ed and trespassed warned.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 24, 2014

14-047412 2210 hrs Burglary / residential 102 Meadows Circle
Officer Garofalo responded to this address after the victim arrived home and found the defendant w/m Michael Franklin asleep on his couch. PD made contact with Franklin who intoxicated. It was determined, that in Franklin’s drunken stupor, he mistakenly forced entry into the victim’s residence, believing he was breaking into his own residence which is located at 202 Meadows Circle. Franklin was arrested, charged accordingly, and TOT’d PBCJ.
14-047372 1717 hrs Burglary / residential 403 NE 15th Ave.
Officers responded to this address in regards to a residential burglary. Victim advised that between 0815-1730 hrs this date, suspect(s) unknown entered the residence through an unsecured bathroom window. Once entry was gained, the suspect(s) removed multiple TV’s, electronics, and jewelry.
14-47305 0759 hrs Stolen Auto 4435 Kings Dr.
2006 Silver Ford Focus FL tag AAQA93 stolen sometime between 1800 to 0700 hours.
14-47308 0819 hrs Burglary Auto 170 Horizons E.
Unsecured Ford explorer entered by unknown person and wallet was taken from glove box. Credit cards were later used at several locations.
14-47330 1157 hrs Warrant Adult 3200 S. Congress Ave.
W/M, Howard Jaffe, 04/11/63 arrested for Grand Theft warrant. TOT PBCJ.​

Police investigating shooting

Boynton Beach Police are investigating the robbery and shooting of a man as he attempted to buy drugs early this morning in the parking lot of a convenience store.
Matthew Cohen, 25, of Boynton Beach was inside his car at Z Food and Meat, 1005 N. Seacrest Blvd., around 1 a.m., when he was approached by three men. One of the men produced a handgun and demanded money. The suspect shot Cohen and then all 3 suspects fled on foot. Cohen was taken to Delray Medical Center. His injuries were not life threatening.
The investigation is ongoing as police continue their search for the suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to call Boynton Beach Police at 561-732-8116 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via www.bbpd.org or our MyPD app.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 22, 2014

14-047048 Fight 1600 N. Fed. Hwy. 1237hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a fight. Investigation found that B/M Marc Ovilmar and B/M Paul Wilson argued and then fought over smoking in front of the plaza. Neither wished to prosecute. Both subjects went their separate ways.
14-047049 Battery 123 NW 10th Ave. #B 1240hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a fight. Upon arrival It was found that B/F Quinterria Smith and B/F Samantha Weatherspoon had been fighting. The fight stems from Weatherspoon making comments on Facebook. Both parties signed refusals.
14-47139 Warrant Arrest EZ Mart
Breon Attwaters was arrested for an outstanding warrant for CCW. In his possession he had a BB gun tucked in his waistband. He was TOT PBCJ.
14-47083 Burglary 421 NE 15th Ct
Victim advised that when her and her boyfriend arrived home at approximately 1716hrs the Ex-girlfriend B/f Jade Lester was there waiting. When the victim tried to shut her door to avoid any confrontation Lester pushed the door open and proceeded into the house. Lester was told to leave but instead battered the victim. Lester left the scene and the investigation revealed slight injury to the victim. Lester was contacted and although she advised she would return she never did.
14-47091 L&P 400 N Federal Hwy
Todd Ritter was arrested after he was found to be in the parking garage of the above address without any justification for being there. Although he vehemently denies being there the video showed otherwise. Ritter was TOT PBCJ.
14-47107 Poss. Marijuana less than 20 grams 2300 S. Federal Hwy
A traffic stop was conducted and the investigation revealed that David Ramos was in possession of marijuana less than 20 grams. David was arrested when he turned over a blunt to the officer from the center cup holder. David was given an NTA.
14-47125 & 47126 Fleeing and Eluding/Sig 10 recovery 400 W. Gateway Blvd
An attempt was made to stop a white infinity bearing a FL tag AWTV17 at the above address. The vehicle entered I-95 northbound refusing to stop. A short pursuit ensued which ended at the top of the off ramp of Lantana Road involving 4 vehicles (3 innocent and 1 suspect). One vehicle rolled over causing the driver of that vehicle to sustain a fractured spine (trauma alerted) and the other two drivers sustained minor injuries. The three occupants of the white infinity bailed after the vehicle came to final rest and were not located. The white infinity came back stolen out of Coral Springs and the tag attached was not the assigned tag. THI was called out to handle the accident due to Lantana needing our assistance due to a manpower issue. Crime scene was called to the scene.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 21, 2014

14-46938 Burglary 424 NE 15th Ct
Victim advised that he left his residence at 0830 and returned at 1730 to find a shattered bathroom window that an unknown person/s entered. Once inside approximately $1450.00 worth of belongings were stolen. Crime scene was positive for blood droplets located at the point of entry which CSI collected as evidence.
14-46987 Agg. Assault w/firearm 1500 Southern Cross Lane
Officer Spence was approached by victim (cab driver) who advised that he was robbed at gun point. Victim advised that he drove w/f/juvenile down from Tampa in his cab to the leasing office at Clipper Cove. Once on scene a B/M Ronald Clergy 20 yoa jumped into the cab and brandished a black firearm. Victim said he never demanded anything and both jumped out of the cab. A perimeter was immediately established and K-9 was able to track south to the rear of Barrington Terrace. Both subjects were located and detained. Clergy was arrested for Agg. Assault with a Firearm and juvenile was arrested for Hiring with intent to Defraud. In addition, juvenile is listed as a runaway from foster care out of Tampa.
14-46864 0934hrs Trespass Warning Intracoastal Park 2240 N Federal Hwy
B/F Tiffany Gordon and B/M Marc Ovilmar were trespass warned from Intracoastal Park after being seen bathing next to the building. They were offered homeless assistance which they refused.
14-046867 0957 hrs Theft Las Vantanas 1499 S Federal Hwy
Victim W/F Lisa LaChance stated that she secured her light green female Huffy cruiser bicycle on October 18, 2014 at 1500 hrs on a bicycle rack in the South Tower. On this date, at approx. 0900 hrs, she discovered her bicycle missing. Total loss $100.
14-046881 1157 hrs Theft Promenade 350 N Federal Hwy
Victim W/M John Mazzetti stated that he had secured three bicycles at the bicycle rack and last saw them approx. two weeks ago. He discovered them missing on October 17, 2014 and they are described as (two) GMC Denali’s road bikes with large frames and (one) red beach cruiser. Total loss approx.. $418. He could not provide serial numbers for any of the bicycles. No suspect info.

Do you recognize this purse thief?

Boynton Beach Police need the public's help identifying a woman who stole a Michael Kors purse from a shopping cart at Publix on Sunday afternoon.
The victim left her cart unattended at the Publix at 501 SE 18th Avenue at 12:50 p.m. Surveillance video shows the suspect walk up to the cart and quickly remove the purse.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to call Boynton Beach Police at 561-732-8116 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted via our MyPD app or by clicking on the "submit a tip" box on the homepage of our website.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 18-20, 2014

14-046824 2031 hrs Drug arrest E-Z mart 1005 N. Sea
Officer Harris made contact with RACINE, EDWIDGE (02/24/1992) at this location. His contact culminated with the arrest of Racine for possession of cocaine. After processing, Racine was TOT’d PBCJ.
14-46755 615 Oak St. Burglary to Auto
Victim stated that sometime between midnight and 0800hrs an unknown suspect entered his vehicle and after rummaging through the center console, took his wallet containing cash and debit cards. No signs of forced entry.
14-46760 2615 NE 1st Ct. #1306 Shooting into Occupied Dwelling
Victim stated that sometime between midnight and 0100hrs, she was awoken by a loud noise in which she described as an explosion. Thinking that the noise was caused by wiring from her lamp, she did not bother to get up and check it out. When she finally got up later in the morning, she found two bullet holes in her bedroom window. CSI responded and advised that the victim was not the intended target and that the damaged was most likely caused by a stray bullet(s). No injuries.
14046740 0331 hrs auto burglary Chesapeake Cir
Witness / resident exited her home and witnessed a suspect (possibly b/m wearing dark sweatshirt and black shorts) inside of her of sister’s 2011 Toyota. Upon seeing the witness, the suspect fled the area. A perimeter was established and K-9 tracked east to the rear 7228 Chesapeake Cir which borders Meadows on the Green. Suspect not located and remains at large as of this writing. Suspect stole a wallet from within the vehicle which contained approx. $20 cash. Entry gained due to unlocked / unsecured vehicle door.
14-046609 0419hrs Cat Burglary Jonathans Way
Victim stated his wife woke him up stating "there's a man in the kitchen." Victim got up, went to check, saw a b/m all black clothing, approx. 6’, 160, black hair, brown, eyes, and slim in built running in the back yard, heading in an unknown direction of travel. Units canvassed the surrounding area yielding negative results. CSI McKinley responded to the scene for processing. Stolen was a wallet, Android Metro PCS Cell Phone, $50.00 in Cash, and a Black Dell Laptop. Point of entry was the unlocked patio door.
14-46686 1733hrs Robbery Shell 2360 North Federal Hwy
Victim stated while waiting at the Shell gas station she was grabbed around her neck and relieved of her cell phone. Upon police arrival, victim refused to cooperate any further.
14-46728 0018hrs Recovered Stolen Auto 627 NE 6th Avenue
Officers responded to the above location in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival officers located a pick-up truck with an attached trailer running and unoccupied. Records check revealed that it was stolen out of PBSO jurisdiction. PBSO notified and owner responded to scene to recover vehicle.
14-46648 2182 So Seacrest Grand theft
A pink 2013 model TAO MS scooter (no registration affixed); taken between, 2200 last night and 0200 this AM.
14-46625 212 NE 15 Ave. Grand theft
Victim advised she was preparing a vacant house for show to a prospective buyer when she notice the exterior A/C unit and the indoor air handler were both missing. A smashed, bedroom window on the southwest side of the residence was the point of entry. $3,625 total loss.
14046543 1544 hrs Warrant arrest 2755 S. Fed. Hwy.
Contact was made with w/m Mcelroy, David at the above listed address. A records check revealed that he had an active VOP warrant. After warrant confirmation, Mcelroy was processed and tot’d PBCJ.
14-46486 1306 hrs Burglary Vessel 606 NE 20th LN.
Several rods and reels were stolen from a boat between 2300 hours on 10/14 and 2300 hours on 10/16.
14-46491 0931 hrs Warrant Arrest 317 NE 12th Ave.
B/M, Terrell Mansfield, 09/01/87, arrested for several Fail to Appear warrants. TOT PBCJ.
14-46502 1029 hrs Narcotic Arrest 100 NW 28th Ave.
B/M, Derrick Clemmons, 05/09/90, arrested for possession of .4 grams of marijuana. NTA

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 17, 2014

14-46414 GTA 1500 High Ridge Road
Victim advised that her 2006 gold Ford F-250 Lariat Super Duty bearing FL tag 620LMW was last seen in the parking lot around 1300hrs but when she returned it was gone.
14-46433 Burglary Residence 237 NE 13th Ave
Victim advised that between 10/14/14 (morning) and today at 1730hrs an unknown person/s cut a hole in the fence and removed the A/C unit.
14-46439 Burglary Mahogany Dr
Victim advised that between 10-14-14 (0900) and 10-16-14 (0900) unknown person/s entered into an unlocked sliding glass door and stole a $16,000 Rolex. CSI responded.
14-046330 Suspicious Incident 7180 Chesapeake Cir. 0455hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to an intoxicated W/F screaming for help. Upon arrival the complainant W/F Jennifer Jeffe stated that she was battered inside of the above address and that her friend was still inside and had been battered also. Officers spoke to the occupants of the residence who advised that the friend known as W/F Melissa Eisenband had called a taxi and left the residence. Everyone officers spoke to was intoxicated and no story was the same. No one wanted to discuss pressing charges.
14-046336 Burglary Auto 20 Swallow Dr. 0622hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a burglary to auto. Complainant stated that unknown suspect(s) entered his vehicle sometime last night and took his sunglasses, and a bottle of Vodka. Total loss $315.
14-046364 Burglary Auto 621 Lake St. 1217hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a burglary auto. The victim advised that unknown suspect(s) entered her vehicle during the evening and took her wallet. Total loss $150.

Boynton Beach Police unveil new website

Looking for information about a crime prevention program? Need to submit a tip about criminal activity in your neighborhood? Want to commend a police officer for helping you?
It’s now easier than ever thanks to the new and improved Boynton Beach Police Department website, www.bbpd.org.
There are several key components to the website, including the ability to request a public record online, request an extra patrol if you’re going on vacation, submit crime tips and commend officers for their good work. The FAQ section will answer commonly asked questions, and under Department Contacts, users can easily find the phone numbers and email addresses for unit supervisors.
“We are excited to share our new online presence and hope you’ll find the website informative, attractive and easy to navigate,” Chief Jeffrey S. Katz said. “We believe this interactive resource nicely augments our social media presence and reflect many of the recent improvements we’ve made as a public service organization.”
The site was designed and created by LISS Interactive and will be maintained by the Office of Media Relations.
For more information about the website, visit www.bbpd.org or contact PIO Stephanie Slater at 561-742-6191.

West Palm Beach man arrested for stealing gun from Boynton business

Police last night charged Jessie James Smith, 53, with grand theft and burglary while armed for stealing a Glock .9mm pistol from Loves Auto Group last week.
The video below shows Smith committing the crime. Someone recognized Smith at the Palm Beach Kennel Club last night and PBSO deputies took him into custody for us. Smith is currently in the Palm Beach County Jail.
Click here to read the arrest report.

South Florida Police K9 Competition

Save the date for the 2015 South Florida Police K9 Competition. K9 Officers and their dogs from across the state will compete in a timed obstacle course. Admission is free. Tons of activities for the kids, including an interactive SWAT mission and bounce house. Food and drinks available for purchase. Raffle prizes and 50/50 cash prize. All proceeds benefit the BBPD's K9 Unit. Call 561-742-6191 for more information.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 14, 2014

14-45968 Warrant Arrest 120 SW 13th Ave 1634
w/f Heather Butler was taken into custody in reference to out of county warrants. t.o.t. PBCJ
14-45973 Distraction Theft (Elderly) 2222 N Congress Ave 1721
Victim was shopping at the above location. A unk b/f approached her and engaged her in conversation. The victim subsequently discovered her wallet missing from her purse.
14-45977 Burglary (delayed) 431 Live Oak Ln 1809
Victim reported a burglary to his vehicle. A laptop computer was taken (NCIC entry). No forced entry observed.
14-45986 Shots Fired 1901 N. Seacrest Blvd 1944
Officers responded to the Ezell Hester Center in reference to the report of shots fired. No evidence was located. Officers made contact with two subjects who were pointed out by patrons of the parkb/m Alfred Hunt and b/m David Moise. Both declined to assist Officers.
14-46007 Failed to Sto1900 N. Seacrest Blvd 2209
Officer Herny attempted to stop a white Volkswagon CC (fl-bafw50). This vehicle has previously fled from Officer Herny 14-44484. The vehicle again failed to yield and the attempt to stop was discontinued.
14-46019 Arrest No DL 1005 N. Seacrest Blvd 2305
b/m Jerimiah Malcolm was arrested subsequent to a traffic stop. Malcolm does not have a DL. NTA.
14-45934 3864 Aspen Leaf Dr Burglary-auto
Between 2200hrs on 09-24-14 and 0530hrs on 09-25-14, unknown person(s) unlawfully entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a cellular phone. The vehicle, a 2008 beige Volvo XL90 with FL tag K951RS, was parked in his driveway at 3864 Aspen Leaf Dr.

Help BBPD identify gun thief

Boynton Beach Police need the public's held identifying the man who entered Loves Auto Group through an open bay, went into an office and stole a Glock .9MM pistol from a desk drawer.
Anyone who recognizes this man is asked to call Boynton Beach Police at 561-732-8116 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800-458-TIPS. You can remain anonymous.

If you recognize this man, call us at 561-732-8116. You can remain anonymous.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 11-13, 2014

14-45846 Burglary 8212 Mahogany Dr
Victim advised that an unknown person/s entered the apartment and stole $3,000 worth of electronics between 0700hrs on 10-11-14 and 1630hrs today.
14-045787 0908hrs Bicycle Theft 512 SW 18th St.
Victim Melanie Duckworth-Kallas states that she left her Next brand silver and blue mountain bicycle in front of her closed garage at approx. 2230 hrs last night. This morning she discovered it missing. Unknown serial number.
14-045786 0915hrs Trespassing Arrest 219 W Woolbright Rd.
Officers had trespass warned Patrick McGuiness on 10-11-14, however he decided to return to the property today. After being told that he was under arrest, he refused to cooperate and was additionally charged with resist w/o violence. This seems to be a recurring issue with McGuiness.
14-45694 Burglary Auto 1910 N Seacrest Blvd
Victim advised that between the 10-10-14 (1500 hrs.) and this date (1700 hrs.) unknown person/s entered his vehicle and removed a Glock 26 (UPW619).
14-45723 THI Callout 1600 Blk S. Federal Hwy
THI was called out after Pedestrian vs Vehicle accident occurred. Joseph Fleet was heading southbound on Federal when witnesses state he hit Daryl McCoy who was crossing the street. It is unknown at this time who was at fault as both individuals were intoxicated. McCoy was transported as a trauma patient but only received a bunch of broken bones. McCoy blood alcohol was .40. Fleet was arrested for driving on a revoked license and later refused to submit. Investigation is ongoing.
14-45737 GTA 1050 NW 4th St
Victim advised that between 2130hrs and 2322hrs someone stole her 2006 Gray Volvo XC90 bearing FL tag PD83.
14-45532 Poss Controlled Substance 2821 S Federal Hwy
Michael Kittredge was arrested for a warrant and subject to arrest was found to be in possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. TOT PBCJ
14-45572 Stolen Vehicle 981 Old Boynton Road
Victim advised that at approximately 2250 hrs an unknown person/s stole his 2004 Maroon Ford F-250 bearing a FL tag “Buck 4”. Just a side note, an attempt on another Ford truck at the Ale House was also committed.
14-045438 Vandalism Auto 1671 NW 1st Ct. 0735hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a vandalism to auto. Victim advised that sometime last evening unknown suspect(s) broke the rear driver side window of her 1998 Mazda 626. Total loss $200.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 10, 2014

14-045387 1924hrs Stolen Auto/Fleeing and Eluding 100BLK NE 16th CT
At approximately 1924hrs, Officer Rivera attempted to initiate a traffic stop at Gateway and Seacrest Blvd on a 1989 blue Toyota Camry bearing operated by W/M reference to a reckless driving pattern at the 100blk of NE 16th CT; dispatch advised that the vehicle was reported stolen out of PBSO jurisdiction. The operator failed to yield to officers attempt to stop the vehicle and subsequently entered I-95 N/B. At this point, all attempts to continue the traffic stop were disengaged. Charges will be filed with the SAO.
14-045403 2206hrs Trespass After Warning 320 Winchester Park Blvd-Sonic
Officer Monteith arrested B/M Joplin, Cameron for trespassing at Sonic after being issued a trespass warning by management. Joplin was issued a NTA and released.
14-45294 0912 hrs Stolen Auto 1851 Renaissance Commons Blvd.
Victim reported his black 2010 Infinity G37 2 door with FL tag # D654SF stolen from the parking garage between 1800 hours last night and 0730 this morning. No suspect information.
14-45330 1247 hrs Auto Burglary with Battery 400 Block NW 4th St.
A verbal argument concerning parking at Galaxy Elementary spilled over to a nearby location where a parent reached into the vehicle of another parent and punched her. The battery was observed by a school crossing guard. Suspect not located at this time. Investigation is on-going.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 9, 2014

14-045197 17:00 Hours Burglary Auto 539 NW 10Th Ave.
Upon arrival Officers met with victim who advised that seven firearms located in a bag in the trunk of his disabled vehicle were taken. The vehicle a Chevy Impala bearing Florida tag PFC4S was parked at his mother’s property. The firearms were entered as stolen in NCIC/FCIC. Total loss $2,100 dollars.
14-045242 20:54 Hours Burglary Attempt 246 Lake Monterey
Victim advised that on 10-7-2014 between 1630 hours and 2200 hours a family friend observed two unknown black males attempt to break into her condo. At 2200 hours the victim later discovered the lock to the door damaged from the attempt. The police were never called until the victim found the locks damaged.
14-45254 22:53 Hours Warrant 3625 S Federal Hwy.
Arrested: James Dean Lanzaro DOB 4-28-92. NCIC/FCIC confirmed a warrant out of Suffolk County. Lanzaro was taken into custody without incident and tot PBCJ.
14-45098 0305 hrs Transport and Poss. Drug Paraphernalia 1810 S. Federal Hwy.
W/M, Francesco Pecoraro, 03/22/85, arrested by Officer Esteves for the transport and possession of 19 syringe needles, several of them used in the injection of illicit narcotics. TOT PBCJ.
14-45116 0818 hrs Disorderly Conduct Arrest 550 NW 4th Ave.
B/M, Willie Smith, 02/03/73, was arrested after he was advised several times by school staff and a police officer that he could not have his child exit the vehicle in a roadway designated for traffic. Smith began cursing at the officer and backed up traffic for several minutes while he continued his tirade. NTA

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 8, 2014

14-044943 Vandalism Auto 127 NE 3rd Ave. 0536hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a vandalism auto. The complainant advised he was woke up by a loud noise at 0450hrs. When he went to investigate he found the passenger window of his 2007 Ford Ranger broken out. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
14-044946 Battery 219 W. Woolbright Rd. 0620hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a battery. This residence is a half-way house for addiction. Upon arrival they spoke to the victim who advised that the house manager Gary Oilphant struck him in the face and dragged him outside of the residence. This was due to the victim being drunk. Oilphant denied the battery but admitted to dragging the victim out of the residence. A separate party observed some of the incident. Officers arrested Oilphant ref. Battery and released him with an NTA.
14-044949 Vandalism Auto 23 Colonial Club Dr. #203. 0728hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a vandalism auto. Unknown suspect(s) cut the victim’s convertible top on her 2002 Toyota MR2 Spyder. It did not appear that anyone entered the vehicle.
14-044980 Burglary Residence 1611 NW 3rd Lane 1224hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a burglary. Unknown suspect(s) entered the vacant residence sometime between 10-1-14 and today. The suspect(s) destroyed the drywall, water pipes, and 2 bathrooms.
14-044982 AOD Probation 1500 SW 8th St. 1251hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a AOD Probation and Parole. Probation and Parole had PC ref. Violation of Probation for Violent Contact with Victim of a Crime on Franchi Pierre DOB 10-18-83. He was taken into custody without incident and TOT P.B.C.J.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 7, 2014

14-44886 Burglary 54 Hastings Lane 1723hrs
Victim reported a forced entry burglary to the residence. Electronics and jewelry valued at approx. $4500 reported stolen.
14-44892 Warrant 3625 S. Federal Hwy 1745hrs
w/m Phillip Battista was arrested in reference to an FTA Warrant. t.o.t. PBCJ.
14-44925 Shots Fired 329 SW 10th Ave 2104hrs
Officers responded to the above address in reference to a report of 2 shots fired. A canvas of the area did not locate any physical evidence or witnesses.
14-44788 0740hrs Shooting into Unoccupied Vehicle 409 SW 4th St.
Victim / vehicle owner stated that he parked his vehicle in his driveway around 2200hrs last night, when he went to his vehicle this morning he noticed the left rear cargo area window was broken. A projectile (bullet) from an unknown caliber firearm was located inside the vehicle.
14-44823 1137hrs Agg Assault (Refusal to prosecute) 548 NW 13th Ave.
Tanisha Frazier and Trinekea Cain were involved in a physical altercation, during which it was alleged that Cain struck Frazier with a stick. A Refusal to Prosecute was signed, however we have already responded back to the area again regarding further threats.
Power to the intersection of Gateway and I-95 as well as Gateway and Seacrest went out causing the loss of traffic signals for a few hours.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 4-6, 2014

14-044766 22:58 Hours Burglary Residence NE 5Th Street
Victim arrived home to find forced entry through a sliding glass door located at the rear of the residence. Once inside the suspects removed a Black Apple Macbook, a Wii and Nintendo 64 game consoles. The victim was able to find the serial number for the Apple Macbook that was later entered into NCIC/FCIC as stolen. Total loss estimated at $2,000 dollars.
14-44694 1359 hrs Exposure Arrest 600 SE 4th St. (Pence Park)
W/M, Francisco Roberto, 06/04/84, arrested for Exposure of Sexual Organ after he thought it best to urinate in the park in front of several patrons and a police officer.
14-44692 1334 hrs Burglary Auto 145 Spruce St
Victim advised unknown person entered her unsecured vehicle and stole makeup, costume jewelry, and a diaper bag containing diapers. No suspect information. Occurred sometime between 2230 hours last night and 1015 this morning.
14-44657 Suspicious Incident 120 NE 12th Avenue 0431hrs
Officers responded to the above area in reference to the report of 2 males about to fight. The reporting party stated that one of the males was armed with a gun. The males were located and subsequently identified. One of the males was found to be in possession of what appeared to be a firearm in the front of his waistband. The males were detained and the firearm was determined to be a BB/Pellet gun.
14-44539 1204 hrs Assist to Postal Inspector 1530 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Units responded to the U.S. Post Office in reference to an irate customer committing a battery on a postal employee by throwing a 1lb box at them. U.S. Postal Inspector was notified and was responding with a two-hour window of arrival. Officers documented the incident as a police assist until Postal Inspector advises if incident will be deferred to BBPD for pursuit of criminal charges. Customer was not present upon police arrival.
14-044464 20:41 Hours R/A 3190 Ocean Pkwy
Defendant: Barbara Lee Harp DOB 08-20-1970. Officers Responded to a disturbance, Defendant became abusive and started to yell at officers. After Approximately seven minutes of screaming Harp was taken into custody without incident. A NTA was issued without incident.
14-044484 23:09 Hours Vehicle Failed To Stop 1300 Block N Seacrest Blvd.
Officer Herny attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Volkswagen bearing Fl. tag BAFW50 for limo tint. Information was also learned that the vehicle was transporting a substantial amount of narcotics. The vehicle immediately fled and Officer Herny advised that he discontinued the stop via the police radio. The vehicle was not involved in a forcible felony and Officer Herny followed department policy.
14-44359 0519 hrs Shots Fired 123 NW 10th Ave.
Several complaints received of shots fired in the area of 100 NW 10th Ave and 200 NE 12th Ave. Officers checked the surrounding areas but did not locate any evidence, victims, or any witnesses who could provide suspect information.
14-44376 0853 hrs Burglary Auto 3903 Westchester Way
Victim reported unknown person entered their unsecured vehicle between 0200 and 0830 hours, removing a laptop left within.
14-44388 0945 hrs Burglary Auto1061 Grove Park Cir.
Victim reported unknown person entered their unsecured vehicle between 2200 and 0650 hours, removing sunglasses, books, backpack, and an assortment of credit cards.
14-44393 1026 hrs Electrocution 1540 SW 8th St.
Units responded to the area of Staple's parking lot in reference to a male found unconscious while working with the electrical system of a parking lot light. Units observed evidence of male having been electrocuted and FD was able to retrieve the male after determining area was rendered safe. FD immediately began CPR and transported male to Delray Trauma where he was subsequently pronounced dead. DBureau and Crime Scene responded. OSHA notified.

Boynton Beach Police reunite stolen dog with owner

Detectives on Aug. 17, arrested Shamari Patrick and charged her with grand theft. Patrick responded to a Craigslist advertisement looking for a dog sitter.
She sold the dog, Fluffy, via Craigslist to another woman.
Boynton Beach Police Detective Brent Joseph was able to identify the woman who purchased Fluffy and made contact with her. She told Det. Joseph that she responded to an add on Craigslist for the sale of the dog on July 18. She paid Patrick $300 for the dog, who Patrick called Maverick. The woman said she did not know the dog was stolen. Patrick told her the dog was hers and she could no longer take care of him.
Det. Joseph brought Fluffy back to the BBPD, where he was reunited with his family.

Here is the reunion of Fluffy with her family. Fluffy was stolen by a woman who responded to a Craigslist ad for a pet sitter. Shamari Patrick then sold the dog to another woman while the family was on vacation. She is charged with grand theft.

Boynton Briefing - Oct. 3, 2014

14-044277 1745 hours Suspicious Incident Boynton Lakes Park
Officers were dispatched to a report of two individuals, later identified as W/M Juvenile B/M Juvenile , displaying a handgun at the park. When officers arrived, one juvenile was holding a handgun in a weaver/isosceles stance – having all the characteristics that he was going to discharge the handgun. Fortunately for both, they followed the lawful commands to drop the handgun without incident. Investigation revealed that the handgun was actually an air soft pistol that the orange muzzle tip had been broken off – giving all appearances that the air soft pistol was a firearm. After being verbally counseled on the importance of gun safety; the juveniles’ parents were contacted, who in-turn retrieved their children, without further incident.
14-044175 Theft 2010 N. Fed. Hwy.(Harvey Oyer Jr. Park) 0955hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to a theft. Upon arrival BBPD Parking Enforcement Specialist stated that he placed 6 orange traffic cones out in the parking lot on 10-1-14 at 0400 and when he returned today at 0400 they had been taken. Total loss $150.
14-044183 Attempted GTA 450 N. Road. 1009hrs
Officers responded to the above address in ref. to an attempted GTA. Unknown persons broke out the window of the complainant’s 2002 Dodge Durango FL. Tag F04-0HP and attempted to steal the vehicle. $500 worth of damage.
14-044211 Burglary Auto 270 South Blvd #C. 1044hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a burglary auto. The victim advised that unknown suspect(s) entered his 2008 Mercury Milan FL tag. 601-QUS silver in color. The victim left the passenger door unlocked last night. It did not appear that anything was missing.
14-044213 Burglary Auto 275 South Blvd #.D 1059hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a burglary to auto. Victim advised that he left his Kia Optima red in color FL tag. BBI-Q73 unlocked. A $1.00 bill was missing.
14-044222 GTA 285 High Point Blvd #A. 1135hrs
Officers responded to above address in ref. to a GTA. Upon arrival the victim told officers that unknown suspect(s) stole her 2004 silver in color Kia Spectra FL. Tag F45-5HM. Vehicle was entered into N/FCIC as stolen.

Beloved BBPD K9 Hutch retires

He howls to Styx’s Come Sail Away, loves to smile for the camera and warms the heart of anyone he meets.
But when it’s time to work, K9 Hutch tracks and apprehends some of the most dangerous criminals.
After serving the City of Boynton Beach for more than 7 years, Hutch officially retires from the Boynton Beach Police Department today.
“He has proven to be a loyal, trustworthy crime fighter who protected me, our fellow officers and the community,” said his partner, K9 Officer Mark Sohn.
Sohn and Hutch have apprehended more than 200 suspects since they began working together in March 2007. The crimes committed by these suspects range from attempted murder and aggravated battery to robbery, burglary and fugitive felons wanted by other law enforcement agencies.
Hutch is trained in patrol and drug detection, and his efforts have resulted in the seizure of hundreds of pounds of marijuana, significant ounces of cocaine and more than $15,000 in cash.
Sohn and Hutch also took top honors in the 2012 South Florida Police K9 Competition.
Hutch touched the hearts of hundreds of Boynton Beach residents for his endearing personality and his love for attention – and having his ears scratched…all the time.
“Hutch is unique in the way that he could physically apprehend a suspect one second, and then lean in to be pet by his fellow officers the next second,” Sohn said. “On several occasions, his mere presence has quelled intense situations with suspects. He’s not anything like other police K9’s.”
With Hutch’s retirement, the Boynton Beach Police Department swears in Officer Sohn’s new partner, K9 Bako.
Bako is a year old German Shepherd who hails from the Czech Republic. He understands German commands, and is trained in patrol and drug detection.