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A tragic car crash in Pompano Beach resulted in the deaths of three teens, including a recent high school graduate, with the incident believed to be caused by excessive speed. The victims were identified as Richard Alcocer, Miguel Montez, and Ruben Balthazar, and the investigation is ongoing.
A 7-year-old girl died and a 9-year-old boy was critically injured after falling into a 5- to 6-foot deep sand hole at a beach in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. Witnesses reported that the children were playing and digging in the sand before the ground gave way. Rescuers and beachgoers frantically worked to dig the children out, but the girl tragically did not survive. This incident highlights the dangers of sand hole collapses, with previous cases resulting in fatalities, and serves as a reminder for beach safety.
Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant Bryan Vidal Lorenzo was arrested at Miami International Airport after Customs and Border Protection officials found suspected MDMA in his luggage. He was charged with possession and importation of a controlled substance into Florida, and has been placed on administrative leave without pay. Lorenzo posted a $5,000 bond and was ordered to attend drug counseling.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies fatally shot a "possible suspicious person" at a Weston apartment complex, with limited details provided on the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The person killed has not been identified, and it's unclear whether more than one deputy opened fire. The case may be connected to a missing person, Mario Bonilla, as his car was found in the complex. Authorities are expected to provide additional information as the investigation continues.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was evacuated after a bomb threat, leading to the detention of a man for questioning. The upper level of Terminal 1 was cleared as a precaution, but the all clear was given about three hours later, and the airport has resumed normal operations.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's Terminal 1 upper level was evacuated after a bomb threat, leading to a three-hour investigation by the Broward Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad. A man was detained for questioning, and normal operations have since resumed at the airport.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport is being evacuated due to a developing security-related incident at Terminal 1. The upper level of the terminal, including check-in, gates, and security, is affected. The Broward Sheriff's Office is on the scene, and details about the incident, including any injuries, are currently unclear. Terminal 1 serves Southwest and United airlines, as well as low-cost carriers.
A three-year-old girl was shot and killed at an Extended Stay hotel in Tamarac, Florida. The Broward Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and pronounced the girl dead. The child was accompanied by a woman, but it is unclear if they were related. The investigation is ongoing, and no suspects have been identified at this time. Anyone with information is urged to contact Broward County Crime Stoppers.
A Broward Sheriff's Office deputy, Jemiah Thomas, has been arrested and charged with soliciting a minor. Thomas allegedly met a 17-year-old girl during a call for service and began communicating with her, making inappropriate comments and sending explicit photos. An investigation by the Broward Sheriff's Office's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force led to Thomas's arrest after he arranged to meet the girl at a hotel. Sheriff Gregory Tony expressed deep concern over the allegations and emphasized the importance of holding law enforcement officers accountable. Thomas has been placed on administrative leave without pay.
A 27-year-old man, Jesse Montez Thorton II, was arrested months after attacking a 63-year-old man over movie theater seats in Pompano Beach, Florida. The victim and his wife had purchased VIP tickets with assigned seating, but found an unknown couple occupying their seats. When the victim politely asked Thorton to move, he became hostile and attacked the victim, repeatedly punching him in the face. Thorton and the woman left before deputies arrived, but detectives identified him as the suspect and he was taken into custody with assistance from Fort Lauderdale police. Thorton faces one count of aggravated battery with great bodily harm.
A Broward Sheriff's Fire-Rescue captain and a woman on the ground were killed, and four others were injured when a Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into an apartment building in Pompano Beach. The helicopter crew was on their way to assist in a car crash when the pilot notified the department, as the craft was crashing, that they couldn't respond. The crash resulted in a fire that engulfed the building. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the helicopters will be grounded until re-inspected.
A Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into an apartment building in Pompano Beach, killing a flight paramedic and a resident, while four others were hospitalized. The helicopter was en route to a vehicle crash scene when it crashed into the building. Witnesses reported seeing smoke and flames before the helicopter spiraled downward. Two crew members were able to escape, while the paramedic and resident were trapped and killed. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the Broward Sheriff's Office has grounded its aircraft fleet as a precaution.
A Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed in Pompano Beach, Florida, resulting in two people being hospitalized. The crash occurred near North Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard, and the cause of the accident is currently unknown.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport's Terminal 1 was temporarily closed and evacuated after a suspicious package was found. The Broward Sheriff's Office and Bomb Squad responded to the incident, but after investigation, the area was cleared and the terminal reopened.
A 2-year-old girl found her uncle's gun and fatally shot herself in Pompano Beach, Florida. The uncle, Luis Appolon, 33, has been arrested and charged with manslaughter. Retired police captain Michael D’Angelo urges parents to keep their firearms safely away from children and educate them about gun safety as they get older.