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Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office

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accidents2 years ago

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Claims Life of Palm Beach Gardens Man

A 24-year-old man, identified as Alex Blanar, was killed in a wrong-way crash on Donald Ross Road in Palm Beach Gardens. Blanar was driving a 2023 Subaru Legacy in the eastbound lanes when he struck a guardrail, crossed all lanes of travel, and crashed into several trees. The vehicle caught fire, and Blanar was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators believe drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.

crime2 years ago

Fatal Shooting at Phil Foster Park

A man was found shot to death and floating in the Intracoastal Waterway at Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach, Florida. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and has detained several individuals for questioning. The victim, known as Josh, was in his late 30s and had recently arrived in Riviera Beach. The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, but authorities have stated that there is no threat to the public.

crime2 years ago

Mysterious Discovery: Body Found in West Palm Beach Canal

A male body was found floating in a canal near West Palm Beach, Florida. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a body floating in the canal and recovered it with the help of the Marine Unit. The body has been taken for an autopsy and the identification is pending. The authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

immigration2 years ago

Migrant boat captain arrested after ramming police vessel, 14 detained

Fourteen migrants have been detained after their boat rammed into a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office marine vessel and then fled. The boat's captain, Bazaeluis Francois, was arrested for aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer. The migrants' boat was eventually beached north of the Juno Beach Pier, and the migrants will be turned over to the U.S. Border Patrol.

crime2 years ago

Multiple Shootings Reported in South Florida Neighborhoods

One man was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a Royal Palm Beach neighborhood and was taken to the hospital as a trauma patient, but he died from his injuries. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office believes the gunman and victim knew each other and is investigating the shooting as a homicide. There is no threat to the community.

crime2 years ago

Deputy shoots knife-wielding man in Palm Beach County.

A 20-year-old man, identified as Denley Junior Alexis, was shot by a deputy in Boynton Beach after charging at them with two knives. Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw believes it was an attempt at 'suicide by cop.' The man survived and was treated at Delray Medical Center before being questioned and charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest with violence. Bradshaw defended the deputy's actions, stating that the shooting was justified.