Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested two men in connection with a widespread problem that was leaving many throughout the county with a flood of problems.

At around 3 a.m. May 18, BSO Oakland Park sergeant John Nash was on patrol in the 4500 block of N. Dixie Highway when he stumbled upon a location where a backflow valve had been stolen and water was gushing out. The sergeant noticed there wasn’t much water on the ground, so he figured the thieves must have just stolen the valve and could potentially be in the area. He conducted a search of the surrounding neighborhood and spotted two suspects in a white Grand Marquis exiting from a warehouse complex at 4700 N. Dixie Highway.
The sergeant observed the rear of the car was dripping water, had mud on the hood of the trunk and appeared to be holding excessive weight. Upon speaking with the two males the sergeant noticed they were both soaked and had mud on their legs. The men claimed they were returning from the beach. Sgt. Nash had reason to believe the men were lying and placed them under arrest.
A search of the vehicle revealed there was an ax and 26 backflow valves in the trunk and a canvass of the warehouse complex revealed five locations where water was spewing from broken pipes.
The suspects, John Martin, 29, and Gannon Wing, 20, admitted to stealing the valves. Each has been charged with loitering or prowling, but additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.
Detectives investigating similar thefts that occurred on May 18 in at least six jurisdictions in Broward and one in Palm Beach will be looking at the stolen items to determine if the suspects were the culprits in their cases.

BSO deputies and detectives worked through the night piecing together information which ultimately led to the arrest of three suspects for multiple burglaries throughout the City of Deerfield Beach.  The suspects were charged with several vehicle burglaries that occurred in Deer Creek (Hollows Circle, Palladian Circle, and Corona Way) and residential burglaries near Eastridge Circle and Crystal Lake Drive.  If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood call 911 immediately.

DEERFIELD BEACH

May 2 Police went to the Cove Market in reference to a pit bull tied to a pole. While there, a subject came up and claimed it was hers. She was driving with no ID, and after she was identified as Angela Spina, was found with a suspended driver’s license and no proof of insurance. After citations, she consented to search and was found with multiple cracks rocks and various pills.

May 2 Over $100,000 in items were taken from a UPS second-day air facility on NW 3 Street.

May 3 Around $2500 in electronics stolen from a home on Eastridge Drive.

May 3 Three juveniles were arrested for burglarizing a home on NW 46 Street.

May 4 A suspect entered Walgreens on E. Hillsboro Blvd. and stole three cartons of cigarettes.

May 4 Unknown thieves entered a vacant building on SW 13 Drive and stole copper wiring, metal and A/C units for a loss of $300,000 to the owner.

May 5 Nine tires and rims were stolen from Just Four Tires on N. Dixie Highway.

May 6 De’Angelo Perpull, 18, was found to have been involved in multiple residential burglaries in the north end of Broward County. Perpull was checked out of the juvenile detention center by deputies and identified 23 locations, including one conveyance incident in Pompano Beach, Margate, North Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and unincorporated Boca.

May 8 Police went to Winn Dixie on Federal Hwy. due to reports of fighting and found two juveniles fighting with four trying to break it up. Four of the six had shoplifted from Beall’s over $200 in items and three were released to parents; one went to the Juvenile Center.

May 8 Two juveniles visiting family near SW 10 Street threw rocks at a firefighter truck as it was leaving, cracking the windshield. Police found the family of the 10 and 11-year-old kids to discuss the incident.

DEERFIELD – DISTRICT 4

May 7 Arrest was made for a grand theft that occurred at 12:30 a.m. at  1825 N. Military Tr.
Victim reported subject grabbed her purse (total value of items $550) off an outside table at CJ’s Bar & Grill. Subject fled and a perimeter was established. K-9 located the subject. Detective responded and interviewed the subject.

May 7 Theft of an auto occurred at Pine Tree Apartments, 113 Lock Rd., between 1 and 7:30 a.m.
Victim advised unknown suspect(s) removed his car from the parking lot. Affidavit signed. No suspects, witnesses or video. It should be noted that the vehicle was recovered in Unincorporated Boynton Beach by PBSO as the report was being taken. The vehicle was partially stripped.

May 9 Grand theft occurred in Constitution Park, 2841 West Hillsboro Blvd. between 6:15 and 8 p.m. Victim was playing basketball at park with his belongings on the sideline on a bench. Between 7 and 8 p.m., an unknown person stole his cell phone from his belongings. Incident was entered into teletype.

May 9 Conveyance burglary occurred at Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., between 1:30 and 4:15 p.m.
Victim said unknown suspect smashed the right rear window of her vehicle and stole two bags. Loss was approximately $210. Scene was processed.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

May 1 A 2006 Chevy pickup truck with a trailer holding two golf carts was stolen from a home on NE 52 Court.

May 1 A car was burglarized on NE 46 Court.

May 3 Publix in Venetian Isles caught another shoplifter and had him trespassed off the property.

May 3 Over $22,000 in jewelry, electronics and cash were taken from a Lighthouse Point home for a loss of $44,506.

Deerfield Beach

April 25 Deputies were called to Deerfield Beach Middle School in regard to a large fight between  Haitian and African American students. Pepper spray was deployed to subdue several students and to stop the melee. Four students were detained. Two were released to their parents and two were medically cleared and taken to the Juvenile Arrest Center.

April 26 A home on SW 7 Avenue had $1722 and jewelry stolen.

April 27 Two Boca Raton residents were arrested for stealing personal belongings from a victim on the beach.

April 29 Samuel Caraballo, of Deerfield, was arrested for slicing his victim with a machete four times after an argument.

April 29 A victim was standing near 839 W. Sample Rd. when two black male juveniles snatched their necklace from their neck and fled.

May 1 On SE 5 Court, a victim who purposely parked his truck behind his 2006 GMC to prevent its theft had it stolen anyhow. The victim parked the truck behind because thieves had targeted his GMC before, but thieves forcibly moved the truck and then stole the GMC.

May 1 A 1957 Chevy BelAir Coupe with a metallic blue bottom and a light metallic blue top was stolen from a home on SE 14 Drive.

Lighthouse Point

April 21 A home on NE 42 Street was burglarized and $7,672 of jewelry stolen.

April 21 A car parked outside First Southern Bank, 3050 N. Federal Hwy., had its rear window broken; alarm did not sound. A work laptop worth $2000 and two Bibles were stolen.

April 22 Thieves pick-pocketed Dollar Tree in Shoppes of Venetian Isles.

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives have caught up with two men who burst into a Deerfield Beach business in January terrorizing the store clerk and customers to get their cash and belongings.

Just before 10 p.m. on January 17, the two armed robbers, with bandanas over their faces, went into the Brazilian Depot Food Court, punching the cashier in the face and ordering all the patrons to get on the floor. Surveillance cameras were rolling as the two men emptied the register and a lockbox underneath it, then proceeded to take jewelry, money, cell phones and other valuables from every customer in the restaurant.

Acting on an anonymous tip, BSO Robbery detectives identified Russell Brooks, 37, and Reginald Black, 36, as the two men involved in the robbery. Armed with a warrant, BSO’s Fugitive and Robbery detectives searched for the suspects in the area of Deerfield Beach on Friday, April 29 and spotted them near Deerfield Beach High. They took them into custody without incident.

Brooks was released from prison October 2008 after serving a sentence for obstructing a crime investigation and being a felon in possession of a firearm, and has prior convictions for robbery.

Black was released from prison July 2006 for attempted murder, robbery with a firearm and shooting/throwing a deadly missile into a building or conveyance.

They each face a charge of robbery with a firearm and are being held at the BSO Main Jail.

DEERFIELD — District 4

April 21 Over the past two days, BSO deputies have responded to several vehicle burglaries that occurred in the Deer Creek area. In all of the cases, the victims left the vehicles unlocked and items of value inside. Please lock your doors and remove items of value from your vehicle. Call 911 to report any suspicious activity.

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 19 A victim on NW 45 Street left his M-50 electric wheelchair on his front porch and returned to find it being loaded into truck by thieves.

April 19 Deerfield BSO Traffic Unit participated in Train Safety Awareness Week by conducting a two-hour blitz near the track on West Hillsboro Blvd. A total of 73 citations were issued — 39 for stopping on the tracks, 12 for running the gates. Educational material was included in each mailer for the violators. The area will see continued enforcement.

April 19 Unknown suspects entered a home on SE 2 Terrace that was unlocked and stole a 42” flat screen TV, $5000 cash, a Gold Bolouva watch, gold cuff links and Gateway laptop for a total loss of $9,500.

April 19 Thieves stole a 2-ton A/C compressor valued $2000 from a hoe on NW 2 Way.

April 20 Dorian Rodgers, of Spring Circle in Deerfield Beach, was arrested and charged with trafficking in Cocaine (28-200 grams). Rodgers had approximately 125 grams of crack cocaine on him.

April 23 A victim left her beach bag unattended on the sidewalk and went walking. Two suspects took the bag and used vehicle remote to locate the victim’s vehicle from the lot. The thieves stole the car and also used her credit cards in at least two locations.

April 23 An operational plan through several neighborhoods garnered 20 arrests on various drug and alcohol charges.

April 24 The management at Gas City reported pump #18 broken into and 200 gallons of diesel stolen via a white semi-truck that fled when confronted by the clerk. Loss worth $850.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

2nd National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day — Saturday

Lighthouse Point Police Department will be accepting any controlled, non-controlled and over the counter medications for disposal at Dixon-Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38 Street Lighthouse Point, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Suspect arrested after burglary attempt to Undercover Officer’s vehicle

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 20, an undercover Lighthouse Point officer was conducting surveillance in the 2600 Block of NE 27 Street in an unmarked police vehicle. The officer, Shane Kruse, was participating in an operational plan designed to identify and apprehend burglary suspects.

At 02:32hrs, Officer Kruse observed a crouched suspect creeping up to the passenger side of his vehicle. Suspect attempted to open the passenger door and was immediately challenged by the officer. The suspect, Mario M. Young (DOB 5/11/1990) of Pompano Beach, fled the scene on foot. A perimeter was established by Lighthouse Point officers and Broward Sheriff’s deputies. Broward Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Aviation units also responded to assist.

The suspect was observed by BSO aviation unit as he ran behind a residence in the 2600 block of NE 22 Ave. A BSO K-9 unit located the suspect as he was attempting to break into the rear door of the residence, the suspect then fled westbound, refusing orders to stop. After a brief chase, a BSO K-9 caught Young as he resisted efforts to apprehend him. Young was subsequently transported to North Broward Medical Center, where he was treated and cleared for booking into Broward County Jail.

Young, who was on pre-trial release for burglaries committed in Pompano in  late 2010, was charged with Burglary/Attempt to an auto and residence, two counts of Resisting Arrest w/o Violence, Obstruction by Disguise and Possession of Burglary Tools.

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, 4/20/11, an undercover Lighthouse Point officer was conducting surveillance in the 2600 Block of NE 27 Street in an unmarked police vehicle. The officer, Shane Kruse, was participating in an operational plan designed to identify and apprehend burglary suspects.

At 02:32hrs, Officer Kruse observed a crouched suspect creeping up to the passenger side of his vehicle. The suspect attempted to open the passenger door and was immediately challenged by the officer. The suspect, Mario M. Young (DOB 5/11/1990) of Pompano Beach, fled the scene on foot. A perimeter was established by Lighthouse Point officers and Broward Sheriff’s deputies. Broward Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Aviation units also responded to assist.

The suspect was observed by the BSO aviation unit as he ran behind a residence in the 2600 block of NE 22 Avenue. A BSO K-9 unit located the suspect as he was attempting to break into the rear door of the residence, the suspect then fled westbound, refusing orders to stop. After a brief chase, a BSO K-9 caught Young as he resisted efforts to apprehend him. Young was subsequently transported to North Broward Medical Center where he was treated and cleared for booking into the Broward County Jail.

Young, who was on pre-trial release for burglaries committed in Pompano in  late 2010, was charged with Burglary/Attempt to an auto and residence, 2 counts of Resisting Arrest w/o Violence, Obstruction by Disguise and Possession of Burglary Tools.

A 31-year-old man who sells candy to neighborhood children has been charged with molesting a boy who was 12 when the abuse began.

Detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit say Wadenby Beauvais befriended the child’s family and began hugging and touching the boy inappropriately around mid- 2009. The touching progressed to sexual abuse that happened in the child’s home, the suspect’s home and the van from which Beauvais sold candy to children and teens in the apartment complex where he lived.

Beauvais was arrested Tuesday and charged with four counts of lewd and lascivious battery on a victim under 16. Detectives say it’s possible there are other victims.

To report possible sexual abuse by Beauvais, contact BSO Detective Julie Bower at (954) 321-4240 or anonymously report information to Crime Stoppers of Broward County at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org.

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 11 A home on North Ocean Drive was burglarized and jewelry, crystals and a fabricated egg worth $17,500 were stolen.

April 11 Unknown person smashed the driver’s window of a car and stole a purse with a T-Mobile cell phone, iPod and $1,000.

April 12 A suspect had previously been warned not to fly a motorized gas-powered kite on Deerfield Beaches. On this date, he was caught flying one that landed on the sand and was issued a citation to appear in court.

April 13 Two thieves went into Bellissima Bride and stole $600 worth of hair pieces.

April 13 A suspect led a victim to a residence to sell the victim men’s suits. When the victim exited the car with the suits, the thief got in the man’s car and drove away.

April 14 An apartment on NW 2 Street was burglarized when the front door was pried open and a TV stolen.

April 15 A Toyota was burglarized at 1 E. Sample Rd. and a purse was taken from a smashed window.

April 17 Three Hispanic men from Miami were arrested on burglary charges at Cabin Sports Bar after they attempted to steal $500 from a coin-operated machine. They attempted the same recently at Rosie’s in Pompano Beach and are suspected in other similar crimes.

DEERFIELD– District 4

April 13 Suspect from earlier purse snatching apprehended.Detectives from the Deerfield Beach District and BSO Robbery Unit worked jointly today to swiftly identify and apprehend the suspect in the robbery of an elderly woman’s purse.
BSO has had a large police presence in the Deer Run neighborhood today in pursuit of a robbery suspect.The suspect was charged with Strong Arm Robbery.

BSO is to be commended on their quick work in resolving this crime.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

April 6 A 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 4WD Onyx was stolen from Sheehan Pontiac.

April 7 Police arrived at a home on NE 39 Street to find a sinking boat. Police responded and used a boon boat to alleviate the issue till the homeowner got home.

April 12 A victim walked into the Lighthouse Point police department to report that someone filed taxes under his Social Security number.

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 5 Thieves broke the lock on a work van and stole $1,000 in tools off S. Military Trail.

April 5 Police are searching for a suspect who followed a pharmaceutical distribution company driver to six delivery locations and followed in at three of them. On another date, a driver was held at gunpoint and ordered to open the pharmacy — at which time the suspect fled because the driver could not.

April 7 A landscaping trailer was stolen from a home on NE 9 Avenue. It was worth $5,000.

April 8 More than 744 gallons of gas were stolen from a pump at 301 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

April 10 Two $500 phones were stolen from an AT&T store on W. Hillsboro Boulevard.

April 10 About $2,500 in hockey equipment was stolen off an apartment patio on NW 44 Terrace.

DEERFIELD — District 4

April 9 Robbery by sudden snatching was reported at
2:20 a.m. at  1790 W. Hillsboro Blvd. (gas station). Victims reported they were pumping gas when nine persons approached them and pulled a gold chain valued at $2,000. Subjects also punched the victims in an attempt to get them to fight. Area was checked with negative results.

April 10-11 Conveyance burglary occurred between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. in Deer Point, 329 NW 36 Ave. Victim parked and secured his car on April 10. Upon returning to his car, all vehicle doors and trunk were open. Burglars took tools out of the trunk and ransacked the interior. The vehicle alarm was disabled somehow. The front windshield was cracked by the burglars for an unknown reason.

April 10-11 Auto theft occurred between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. in Deer Creek, 2460 Country Club Blvd. Victim reported that an unknown person stole her brown 2011 Honda Civic, possibly by entering an unlocked door and using a key she keeps in the center console.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

March 28 A silver 1999 Chevy Suburban was stolen from a home on NE 28 Court.

March 28 A home on NE 20 Avenue had a lawn mower and blower stolen from its open garage.

March 28 The owner of Tower construction and Technical Services called police to Staples, 3742 N. Federal Hwy., to report fraudulent use of the company credit card, possibly by a former employee.

March 29 A Jeep parked on NE 26 Street was burglarized, likely because doors were left unlocked. In addition, at least five other cars in the area were also burglarized.

March 30 A parent dropping a child off at Education Station left her purse on the front passenger seat. The window was smashed in the approximately six minutes she was in the daycare center.

March 31 A van was stolen from a home on NE 45 Street.