DEERFIELD BEACH
Feb. 24 Prostitution arrest was made at 4800 N. Dixie Hwy. at 4:15 a.m. Black female from Green Acres was observed walking southbound on Dixie Highway. Deputy working undercover was able to negotiate sex for money. Upon taking subject into custody, cocaine was also located and a warrant for violation of parole.
Feb. 25 At 4:45 p.m., a call was received from Coral Springs Police Dept. (CSPD) regarding a 911 call they received — a bomb threat. CSPD reported that caller stated: “I put a bomb on the Hillsboro bridge/beach” – call taker could not determine if caller said bridge or beach. Disconnected cell phone used to place the call was untraceable by 911. Entire bridge at the Intracoastal Waterway and E. Hillsboro Boulevard was checked by deputies on foot and BSO Marine Unit. Deputies also checked Deerfield pier. Bomb Unit and Hillsboro Beach Police Dept. were notified. Nothing unusual was found.
Feb. 25 Hazmat incident was reported at noon at 473 Goolsby Blvd. Deputies responded to location regarding chemical fire. Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue responded and determined there was no fire but nontoxic chemicals reacted to other non toxic powders, causing smoke to fill warehouse. Broward County Fire Rescue and Sunrise Hazmat responded to clear building of smoke. Eventually area was determined safe to enter.
Feb. 25 Deputies responded to grand theft at Breezy Hill Mobile Home Park, 800 NE 48 St., at noon. Victim advised that unknown suspect removed bicycle from exterior of RV. While on scene, deputy was approached by five other victims who all stated their bicycles were removed by unknown suspects. Bikes were left unlocked. No suspect, witnesses, video.
Feb. 26 Deputies responded to a disturbance at Kahuna Bar & Grill at 12:29 a.m. Deputy attempting to arrest subject for disorderly conduct was kicked in the upper chest area. Deputy tased subject, who was charged with obstruction and resisting arrest with violence.
DEERFIELD – District 4
Feb. 25 Residential burglary reported. Victims advised that sometime during the last 24 hours, unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter their respective residences — 480 Jefferson Dr. #201 and 202, Deer Creek, by prying the locks on the front doors. No entry was made at either location.
Feb. 25 Residential burglary reported at 205 SW 34 Ave., Deer Run area, between 12:30-1:40 p.m.Victim stated unknown suspects smashed the glass to the kitchen back door and ransacked the residence. Suspect(s) cut the phone line and removed a cellular modem hidden in the closet. Only things targeted were jewelry and cash. No suspects, witnesses or video. Crime scene processed.
Feb. 27 Conveyance burglary at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., between 2:30-6:50 p.m. BSO responded to Renaissance Festival parking, where owner advised he returned from the festival to find the rear window to his vehicle smashed out. Once inside, suspects removed a handbag from under the rear seat. Loss was $675 and the scene was processed. A tan ladies’ purse was found in the rear bed of a truck and this was traced to a second unreported burglary. No suspects or witnesses.
Feb. 28 Conveyance burglary at 19 NW 45 Ave., Quiet Waters Apartments, sometime after 5:15 p.m.Victims awoke at 7:15 a.m.and discovered the aforementioned vehicles were burglarized overnight sometime. Possible lead on a juvenile suspected in the break-ins.
LIGHTHOUSE POINT
Feb. 15. A woman was arrested and charged with petit theft after stealing items from Publix at 3700 N. Federal Hwy.
Feb. 16. A woman reported that someone broke the driver’s side window of her car, entered the car and stole a black tote bag containing suntan oil and a bathing suit. The woman said it cost $400 to replace the window and the contents of the bag were valued at $100. Incident took place at 2631 NE 50 St.
Feb. 19. A woman reported that a patio lounge chair valued at $100 was taken from her home at 5030 NE 22 Ave. The woman told police that a man approached her about the chair and asked if he could have it; she said she believes the man is a trash picker (he may have believed it was trash).
Feb. 22. A man reported a rear tire on his car was slashed. The incident took place at 4200 NE 22 Terr.
