Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a busy car burglar who broke into 14 cars in Deerfield Beach on April 15.

The suspect was captured on home surveillance video checking the doors of the vehicles parked in a homeowner’s driveway and looking inside them with a flashlight.  When he couldn’t get inside those cars, he moved to the neighbor’s home.

At around 10 a.m. BSO units responded to 2330 Deercreek Trail when the occupant of the home noticed the garage door was open and all three vehicles had been ransacked (one inside the garage and two in the driveway).  The burglar also stole a TV and iPod.

Fourteen vehicles were broken into at the Deer Creek Neighborhood on April 15 between the hours of 4 a.m. and 7 a.m.  Anyone with information about the burglaries or the burglar is asked to call BSO Detectives at 954-480-4300 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477)

SEE SURVEILLANCE VIDEO OF THE MORON RIPPING OFF CARS ON OBSERVERTV-Click “Crime Stoppers”

Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and BSO deputies were dispatched to 1600 block E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach at 12:44 p.m. after a worker was crushed  by a dump truck on the west side of the Hillsboro Blvd. ICW bridge. The victim, an adult male, was rushed to North Broward Medical Center by BSFR in very critical condition. BSO Traffic Homicide Unit investigators are on the scene and there is a significant traffic impact to the area.

LIVE VIDEO during the investigation on OBSERVERTV

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 6 A woman reported that while she was pushing a cart through Deerfield Mall, an unknown suspect stole a shopping bag containing $79 worth of merchandise. Incident was reported at 3824 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

April 6 A man reported that someone smashed out a rear sliding door at his home at 443 SE 13 Court. A laptop computer and two cameras were stolen.

April 6 A man was arrested and charged for attempting to break into an apartment at 1461 SE 2 St. The man attempted to break into an apartment window with a hedge clippers.

DEERFIELD – District 4

March 30 Conveyance burglary took place in the Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4000 NW 6 St., between 5:20 and 6:10 p.m. Burglars targeted items left in vehicles at the Villages of Hillsboro Park on Friday. Three vehicles were burglarized by smashed windows with cellular phones and wallets targeted. While visiting the park, please do not leave items of value in your vehicle.

March 31 Residential burglary was reported in Woodlake Circle in Deer Creek between 8 and 10:30 p.m. Victim reported leaving for dinner and, upon returning, finding the rear slider (pool area faces golf course) slightly ajar. Victim reported subject was in residence and went through belongings. It appeared subject left as the victim returned home. Victim was unable to determine if anything was missing at this time. Scene was processed.

NOTE: The previous week, two residential burglaries were reported on Woodlake Circle in Deer Creek. Suspects entered through slider doors and targeted jewelry. If you notice suspicious activity in your neighborhood, call 911.

April 8 A woman reported that her residence at 711 NE 51 Court was broken into. A video game system, video camera, digital camera and jewelry were stolen. Total loss was estimated at $4,330.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

March 30 A woman was arrested and charged with stealing $167.52 worth of items from CVS at 3580 N. Federal Hwy. It was determined that the woman had three convictions for petty theft, so the charges were increased to felony petty theft. The woman had received a previous warning from CVS for trespassing. She was also charged with trespass after warning.

April 1 A woman reported that while she was at Packy’s, at 4480 N. Federal Hwy., someone went into her purse and stole a money pouch. The pouch contained $87, a Florida driver’s license and credit and debit cards.

A commercial Structure at 849 S Deerfield Ave ignited just before 3 p.m. on Tues Apr 10.  First units started attacking a 2 bay garage and called for a 2nd alarm. Ladder 102 put a crew on the roof and multiple lines were pulled which knocked this thing down quick.

VIDEO of the crews and command on OBSERVERTV

A group of dignitaries gathered atop the new Dixie Flyover bridge Tuesday morning, April 10, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony before the flyover opened to the public around 11 a.m. As Deerfield Beach Mayor Peggy Noland said, “It’s been over 25 years that this bridge has been talked about. I’m glad I lived to see the day!” State Rep. Gywndolen Clarke-Reed called this “a momentous occasion. I was on the city commission when the idea first came to fruition. To be in Tallahassee now, bringing home the dollars…” Clarke-Reed said she was very pleased that the bridge does not disconnect the community — that District 2 was especially concerned about this. She commended Deerfield Planning & Growth Management Director Jerry Ferguson for the design. “He worked very hard on this,” she said. The bridge structure gives multi-lane access to connect Deerfield Beach with Boca Raton. There are two lanes and a bicycle/pedestrian walkway southbound. Two more lanes and a bicycle/pedestrian walkway go northbound. Below that is a secondary, smaller bridge over the canal that will ultimately only be open to southbound traffic, according to FDOT Public Information Officer Miranda Iglesias. It will remain closed during brick paving installation at NE 2 Street and NE 2 Avenue.  *For more information about the Dixie Flyover Project, visit the FDOT project website, www.dixie-flyover.com, or call FDOT at 954-777-4090. The Dixie Highway Project Field Office is located at 81 NE 3 Avenue in Deerfield Beach.* See video Of Ceremony and full speed ride over Flyover on ObserverTV.*

DOT Officials plan to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the span at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Apr 10. By 11 a.m. Cars should be cruising across the bridge. it is going to be a little tricky with the speed limits. Here is the deal: When you are heading  into Broward southbound the speed is 40, then somewhere on the bridge just before you hit the lights at Hillsboro it changes to 35. Northound into Palm Beach it will be 40 all the way.  Pay attention.

The $39.5 million, four-lane bridge carries Dixie over the Florida East Coast Railway, several Deerfield Beach streets and the Hillsboro Canal.

Broward and Palm Beach counties received federal economic stimulus money to pay for the construction.

Officials say they pushed for the span to eliminate a bottleneck where Dixie narrowed to two lanes through Deerfield Beach and crossed the tracks. They say it will ease travel between the two counties and serve as a hurricane evacuation route.

A smaller bridge was built to carry Northeast Second Avenue over the canal. That bridge, which has been carrying two-way traffic, will become one-way southbound after the flyover opens and serve as a ramp for southbound Dixie drivers coming from Boca who want to go to downtown Deerfield Beach or Pioneer Park.

Although the flyover is finished, the entire project won’t be completed until June.

Workers still have to install street lights, signs and landscaping, paint the bridge and put down permanent lane striping and a final layer of asphalt.

After the flyover opens, the intersection of Northeast Second Avenue and Second Street will close for about four weeks while it is rebuilt with brick pavers.

Observer TV will be the first video at full speed crossing the bridge.

The Community Redevelopment Meeting (CRA) that was scheduled on Tuesday, April 10 has been rescheduled tentatively for Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. Any questions, please call 954-480-4222.

DEERFIELD BEACH

March 29 A business at 100 S. Military Trail #11 was broken into by smashing the front window. 13 cartons of cigarettes, lottery tickets, $61 in coins and telephone cards were stolen. Total loss was $652.

March 31 A woman reported that her home at 2056 Woodlake Circle was entered and her belongings gone through. She did not know if anything had been stolen.

March 31 A man reported that his friend, a woman, stole his car. He was able to contact the woman, who said she would return the car. But the car has not been returned. Incident was reported at 1460 SW 3 Terr.

March 31 A man was sharing a room with another man at Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach, 950 SE 21 Ave. When he woke up, he realized that his roommate had stolen several iPhones and his wallet.

April 1 A woman reported that while she was shopping at Publix at 1337 S. Military Trail, her wallet was stolen from her purse.

April 1 A woman reported that someone entered her home at 2962 Waterford Dr. and stole a gold chain necklace with three diamonds valued at about $400. She believes her brother may have taken the necklace.

April 1 A man reported that his apartment at 490 Jefferson Dr., Unit 102 was burglarized. He reported the loss of two flat-screen televisions, one motorcycle, four school books and a gun.

April 1 A man was involved in a rollover car accident at 300 SE 6 St. The driver told a witness he had cocaine in the car. A bag of cocaine was found in the car. The man was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine.

DEERFIELD – District 4

Crime Stoppers Alert – Surveillance cameras in a Deerfield Beach Dunkin’ Donuts captured clear images of a man with a T-shirt or cloth wrapped around his hand who demanded money from the cashier. Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying this criminal, who calmly took the money from the employee’s hand and left the restaurant around 9:40 p.m. Feb. 27 at 3390 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach. He was wearing dark pants and sneakers, a black, long-sleeved athletic shirt with white piping and a tan cap with writing on the front. Video is available on www.sheriff.org. Anyone with information is asked to contact BSO Det. Cody Gill at 954-321-4270. Or report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Broward County at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.
browardcrimestoppers.org.

March 29 Residential burglary was reported in Deer Creek on N. Emerald Way between 6 and 6:30 p.m. An audible alarm was dispatched for this location. Upon arrival, neighbor was on scene. The front side light window was smashed out. A laptop computer and other unknown items were taken. Owners left the house at 6 p.m.. Attempts to reach the homeowners by telephone were negative. Scene was processed.

March 29 Burglary to a business took place at Computer Direct, 3318 W. Hillsboro Blvd. at 3 a.m. Deputy viewed smashed window and alarm sounding to business. Papa unit and K9 were on scene. Subjects gone on arrival. East metal gate inside business protecting glass was left unsecured. Cash register and possibly computers targeted. Scene was processed.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

March 22 It was reported that a home at 3900 NE 26 Ave. (owned by Bank of America due to a repossession) was entered and a refrigerator and stove were stolen. A number of realtors had been showing the house. It is unknown who might have taken the appliances.

March 23 A man reported that he was involved in an altercation with his roommate. The man spent a brief time in jail. He reported that when he returned, he found that six checks had been taken, forged and uttered at the Check Cashing Store. He believes his roommate took the checks. Loss was $1,570. Incident was reported at 2141 NE 42 St.

City of Lighthouse Point and Broward County officials, business leaders and BankUnited executives participated in a groundbreaking for the new BankUnited Lighthouse Point branch, Thursday, Mar 29, scheduled to open in December 2012 at 2500 North Federal Highway.

Lucille Pignataro, branch manager and president of the Lighthouse Point Chamber of Commerce, was joined at the groundbreaking by BankUnited Senior Executive Vice President Gerry Litrento, Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca, Lighthouse Point Mayor Fred Schorr, and Lighthouse Point Commissioner Glenn Troast, among other guests.

One of 10 new branches BankUnited plans to open in 2012, the 2,500 square-foot branch is expected to have three full-service teller stations, four retail bankers, safe deposit boxes and a full-service drive-up window. The drive-up lane will have an ATM machine and a night drop-box for after-hours service.

Plans for the interior design include a contemporary style with beautiful, rich finishes, carpet and stone, modern lighting, high ceilings and plenty of glass for natural lighting. The customer areas will be convenient for business transactions either at the teller line or the sit-down customer stations.

The exterior of the building, which is in keeping with the style of the Lighthouse Point community and was approved by the City Community Appearance Board, is planned to feature a modern, contemporary look with exquisite detailing, beautiful landscaping, plenty of glass and ample lighting to provide safety and convenience and accentuate the building’s architectural features.

BankUnited is supporting small business growth throughout the state by focusing on commercial and small business lending in addition to providing a full range of consumer banking services.

SEE VIDEO OF CEREMONY ON OBSERVER TV

DEERFIELD BEACH

March 20 A man was arrested and charged with stealing a hammer and chisel valued at $330. The incident took place at 331 NE 48 St.

March 21 A man reported that his home at 727 NW 41 Terr. was entered and electronics, household items and firearms were stolen.

March 23 A man was arrested and charged with burglary. He was observed attempting to break into a home at 400 SW 2 St.

March 24 A man was arrested and charged with grand theft/shoplifting. He left an International House of Pancakes without paying for his food. He was arrested at 851 W. Sample Rd.

March 24 A home at 1558 SE 10 St. was entered and jewelry, a television and checks were stolen. It is estimated that the value of the property stolen was between $20,000 and $30,000.

March 25 A three-wheeled bicycle valued at $500 was stolen from a porch at 718 NE 47 Court.

March 25 A woman was walking along 100 NE 48 St. when a man approached her and stole a gold-and- silver necklace from her neck.

March 25 A woman reported that her home at 1021 SE 14 St. was entered via an unlocked door and a laptop, flatscreen television, and costume jewelry were stolen.

DEERFIELD — District 4

March 21  Residential burglary was reported in Riverglen East/Deer Isle, 727 NW 41 Terr., between 8:30 a.m. and  7:15 p.m. Victim stated that unknown person(s) entered his residence, removing electronics, household items and firearms. Victim will attempt to obtain serial numbers for the items.

If you notice suspicious activity in your neighborhood, please call 911.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

March 18 A woman came to the Lighthouse Point Police station and turned in a wallet she found at the Shop Smart Food Store at 2001 NE 39 St. The man who owned the wallet was contacted. He came to the police station and picked up the wallet. He reported that he believed the wallet had contained $64 and that the money was missing from the wallet.

March 19 A man reported that his son stole $6,040 worth of items from his home at 5011 NE 23 Ave. The father is not sure if he wants his son arrested, but he does want him out of his house.