Video Archive

ARMED ROBBER FLED WITH A SNICKERS (December 2012)
12-12-15 A defiant gas station attendant stood her ground against an armed robber who stood on the other side of the protective glass pointing a gun at her December 4. Just before 9 p.m. at the Shell Gas Station, 2701 W. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, the suspect walked into the business holding a black garbage bag next to his leg. Surveillance video shows him grabbing a Snickers bar and placing it on the counter. He then pulls a long gun out of the bag and demands the attendant’s cell phone. Off camera, the attendant, who recognized the suspect as a regular customer, held her arms up sticking up her middle fingers. The robber tried to open the door to get behind the counter and when he couldn’t, he grabbed the chocolate bar and left. Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are hoping someone can help identify the suspect seen on the surveillance video. He is described as a young black male, seen wearing a baseball cap, black pants and a hooded, gray sweatshirt with the wording “Varsity 92” on the front. Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact BSO Robbery Detective Armando Enrique at 954-321-4270 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. **MEDIA NOTE: A good quality video of the robbery is available for your use through www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

Pompano Beach 7-Eleven Robbery (December 2012)
Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are releasing surveillance video of the Nov. 20 armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in Pompano Beach. Around 3:40 p.m. the employees said they saw a man pacing back and forth in front of the 7-Eleven at 14 N. Federal Hwy. in Pompano Beach. Minutes later, he walked in and approached the counter, taking out a handgun from the pocket of his sweatshirt and pointing it at employees. The robber demanded cash from the register and cartons of cigarettes then fled on foot. The suspect is described as an adult, light-skinned black male between 30 and 35 years of age. He’s about 5’7” in height, weighs approximately 140 lbs. and was seen wearing a black ski hat, sunglasses, a hooded, gray sweatshirt over a black turtleneck and black pants. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact BSO Robbery Detective Steven Hoover at 954-321-4270 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. [ View ]

BATTERY THIEF LOCKED HIMSELF OUT OF GETAWAY CAR (December 2012)
12-12-2 A battery thief was almost left stranded in the business he was stealing from after leaving his keys inside his car. Surveillance cameras were rolling November 11 at Lou’s Super Service Auto Repair, 4431 S.W. 18 St. in West Park, when the thief drove into the lot. Around 3:45 a.m. the suspect is seen walking back and forth from a trash removal truck to his car as he loads two batteries into his front and back seat. After he closes the back passenger door, he pulls on the door handle and realizes he locked himself out. He walks around to the driver side of the car (slightly blurry and off camera) and unsuccessfully attempts to get inside before walking to the removal truck to grab a crowbar. He beats the small rear window of the passenger side of his car several times until he smashes it and is able to open the door. He proceeds to load two more batteries into the trunk of the gold or champagne color Chevrolet and drives away. The suspect is believed to be a Hispanic male in his late 20s to early 30s. He’s seen wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans, a black belt and dress shoes. Anyone with information about this theft or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact BSO Detective Alexandra Holmes at 954-985-1953 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. **MEDIA NOTE: A good-quality video is available for download from our website www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

ANGRY, BELLIGERENT CUSTOMER ASSAULTS CASHIER (November 2012)
An unsatisfied customer who demanded quicker service responded by assaulting a cashier at an IHOP in Oakland Park. Broward Sheriff’s Office violent crimes detectives are releasing surveillance video in the hopes of identifying the angry, belligerent woman. The early morning assault occurred approximately 3:45 Saturday, October 6 at the IHOP at 3101 W. Oakland Park Blvd. The impatient customer got very upset with the cashier and started using profanity while complaining about the slow service. The customer started to leave the restaurant, but instead, turned back around when she thought she heard the cashier laughing at her. The suspect then pulled what witnesses said was a knife or other cutting instrument from her waistband area and threatened to kill the cashier. A man intervened and pulled the suspect away. The two left in a gray SUV. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call BSO Violent Crimes Det. Scott Erdelyi at (954) 321-4224 or contact Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Pompano Beach Subway Robbery (October 2012)
PIO 12-10-33 Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who held up a Subway Restaurant in Pompano Beach on October 3. The suspect entered the Subway at 848 N. Federal Highway shortly after 9 p.m. and approached the employee behind the counter. The robber pointed a gun at the clerk as he demanded the cash from the register. Once he collected the undisclosed sum of money, he fled the store on foot. Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about this robbery is asked to contact BSO Robbery Detective Steven Hoover at 954-321-4270. Anonymous tips can be called into Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. ***MEDIA NOTE: Surveillance video of the robbery can be downloaded from our website www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

Executive Economy Lodge Robbery (October 2012)
PIO 12-10-30 These robbery suspects wear sunglasses at night and detectives are hoping you can help ID them through newly released surveillance video. The pair walked into the Executive Economy Lodge located at 555 S. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach around 10:40 PM on October 15. The front office clerk was sitting in the lobby when the men walked in. She quickly made her way behind the counter to assist them. At first the suspects requested a room, but then they demanded money. The victim said one of the men held a small gun pointed at her, while the other held open a plastic bag for her to deposit the money. After they had all the cash in the bag, one suspect is seen spraying a substance on the victim’s face. The robbers fled on foot. Both suspects are black males in their 20s, measuring about 5’9” in height. One wore a blue shirt, khaki shorts, had a beard, a low haircut and had on dark shades. The second suspect wore a gray shirt, dark jeans, had a low haircut and wore red-framed sunglasses. Anyone with information about this robbery or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact BSO Robbery Detective Roger Peterson. Anonymous tips can be called into Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS or can be submitted online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Teens Burglarize West Park Home (October 2012)
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are releasing home surveillance of two teens who broke into a West Park home at the end of September, hoping someone can help identify them. The burglary took place around noon Sept. 26. The video shows a heavy-set male wearing blue shorts and a grey shirt walking with his accomplice, who’s wearing a red, hooded sweatshirt, tan shorts and carrying a book bag. The footage captures the pair walking onto the property at 121 Miami Gardens Rd. Off camera, they break in through a window in the kitchen and proceed to ransack the home, stealing a couple of laptop computers, jewelry and cash. Detectives believe the suspects fled the scene through the back of the home. About 30 minutes after the suspects are seen going into the property, the homeowner arrived. Luckily, the suspects were gone. Both suspects are believed to be in their late teens. The portly teen is believed to weigh around 200 lbs. Anyone with information about this burglary or the identity of the suspects should contact BSO Detective Phillip Love at 954-985-1953 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Illegal Stuffers Caught on Video (October 2012)
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help with identifying two suspects captured on surveillance video stuffing items from a Pompano Beach convenience store into their pants and purse. The theft occurred about 9:30 a.m. September 13 at the Shell gas station at 3101 W. Atlantic Blvd. The clerk told BSO detectives he was assisting other customers when he heard a noise and noticed a man behind the counter. The clerk said he told the customer that the area was for employees only. After the suspicious individual left the store, the clerk realized some electronic cigarettes were missing. At that point, the clerk and his manager reviewed the surveillance video and saw the unidentified man stuffing several food items into his pants, while a second suspect, a female wearing a short dress, was stuffing items in her purse. Then the woman purchased a few small items in order to distract the cashier while her partner in crime swiped the e-cigarettes. The suspects left in a black Nissan Altima with no tinted windows and with a Florida tag number of 1-4-7-K-L-D. Anyone with information on this case or the whereabouts of the get-away car is asked to call BSO Pompano Beach Det. James Pedre at (954) 786-4242 or contact Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Apollo has taken off!! (September 2012)
Apollo is taking off!!! After 12 years of honorable and dedicated service to the citizens of Broward County, Apollo, an 18-year-old Belgian Draft horse, retired. As a member of the Broward Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit, Apollo patrolled the streets of Broward County, helped with crowd control and took part in numerous parades. The past two years have been spent mainly in the City of Weston, where he is a familiar face to the many students he has met during countless career days. This Tuesday Apollo and his partner, Dave Smith, will work side-by-side at their last career day at Imagine Charter School. After hanging up his horse shoes, Apollo has his sight set on the green pastures of Mill Creek Farm in Alachua, Fl. There he will join other retired law enforcement horses to share stories and gallop freely around the 265-acre farm. Mill Creek Farm is a nonprofit equine sanctuary that provides lifelong care for horses. You can learn more about Mill Creek Farm by visiting: http://millcreekfarm.org/ [ View ]

PIO 12-9-20 McDonald's Armed Robbery (September 2012)
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives are releasing surveillance video of an armed robbery at the McDonald's at 1310 S. Federal Highway in Dania Beach Aug. 31. The video shows three men, one of them armed, rushing inside the business, frightening customers and employees. The suspects jump over the front counter and ransack the registers and the safe in the back office. The robbers are seen leaving the business through the rear door. All three suspects wore dark clothing, had on gloves and had their faces covered. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. ***MEDIA NOTE: Great-quality video, with various angles, of the robbery is available for download through our website www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

Patriot Day Ceremony 2012 (September 2012)
Sheriff Al Lamberti and the men and women of the Broward Sheriff's Office pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11th. [ View ]

Armed Robbery at West Park Car Dealership (August 2012)
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are releasing video of a man who robbed a car salesman in West Park on Aug. 16. The suspect went to Sensei Auto Sales located at 3249 S. SR 7, West Park around 6 p.m. and said he was interested in purchasing a vehicle. He went into the victim’s office to discuss the sale. Once inside the office, the suspect took out a gun, hit the victim on the head with the weapon and then pointed it at his head as he demanded cash. The robber striped the victim of his jewelry, wallet, phone and bag with electronic equipment inside. The video shows the suspect walking toward the business and as he flees with the victim’s belongings. The victim received minor injuries and refused treatment. The suspect is described as a black male, between 19 and 25 years of age, last seen wearing an over-sized, white, short-sleeve T-shirt and red, knee-length shorts. The video also shows the suspect wearing a long, silver chain with a cross. Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to contact BSO Detective Armando Enrique at 954-321-4270 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. ***MEDIA NOTE: A video of the suspect can be found on our website www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

BUS CHAIN SNATCHER ROBS AND BAILS (August 2012)
PIO 12-8-18 BSO detectives are releasing surveillance video of a bus chain snatcher hoping someone in the community can help identify him. The suspect was standing at the bus stop in the 1100 block of N. Powerline Road in Pompano Beach around 7 p.m. July 28. When the bus, headed southbound on Powerline Road, came to a stop to allow passengers in, the suspect let the victim enter the bus ahead of him. Once the man stepped into the bus, he snatched the man’s gold chain from behind and took off running. The victim gave chase, but the suspect escaped. The robber is described as a black male in his 20s. He has cropped hair and was wearing a white T-shirt and blue shorts. Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about the robbery should contact BSO Robbery Detective Steven Hoover at 954-321-4270 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. ***MEDIA NOTE: Good-quality surveillance video is available for down from www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

Sheriff's Community Day (July 2012)
Mardi Gras Casino in Hallandale Beach recently played host to a Sheriff’s Community Day event, where Broward Sheriff’s Office employees and volunteers got to meet and greet the people they serve. Sheriff Al Lamberti explains. [ View ]

BSO’s Department of Community Control Honored for Accreditation Excellence (July 2012)
Sheriff Al Lamberti visited the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Community Control to celebrate their recent reaccreditation by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities. For achieving a perfect score, Sheriff Lamberti congratulated each member of the team and presented them with a special challenge coin as a token of appreciation for a job well done. [ View ]

Police Clean up in Money Laundering Case (July 2012)
The Broward Sheriff's Office and six local police departments divided $2.9 million dollars in fines paid by Wachovia Bank in connection with a Mexican money laundering case. Sheriff Al Lamberti held a news conference with the IRS, local police and public officials. [ View ]

Stolen Umbrella Keeps Car Burglar Dry (June 2012)
A suspect was recorded on surveillance video shortly before 4 a.m. April 28 breaking into cars in a Pompano Beach neighborhood located in the 300 block of Southeast 10 St. The unidentified male, who was last seen wearing a black shirt with long blue jeans, can be seen checking for unlocked vehicles. Not to be deterred by the inclement weather, the suspect uses a pink umbrella taken from one of the vehicles to shield him from the rain as he pilfers through the unlocked cars. BSO detectives remind residents that vehicle burglaries can be significantly reduced if they remember to lock their vehicles and remove any items of value from plain view. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call BSO Pompano Beach Det. Marcus Williams at (954) 786-4256 or call Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Man Shopping With Stolen Credit Card (May 2012)
A Deerfield Beach man was enjoying the golf course at the Weston Hills Country Club when Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives believe someone stole his credit card from his locker sometime after 12 p.m. March 23. BSO Weston district detectives are hoping surveillance video from a Target store will help them identify the man captured on video attempting to make two purchases totaling $1,500 with the victim’s stolen credit card. The unidentified man is seen shortly before 1 p.m. the same day standing at the cash register at the Target store located at 4400 N. State Road 7 in Coral Springs. He leaves empty handed. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call BSO Weston Det. Michael Kravecz at (954) 389-2010 or call Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Boating Safety (May 2012)
Sheriff Al Lamberti and the men and women of the Broward Sheriff’s Office want to make sure you and your passengers are safe on the water. With so many accessible waterways, the State of Florida has the unfortunate distinction of having the highest number of annual boating accidents, injuries and fatalities. Please view this important safety message. [ View ]

Sheriff Al Lamberti Hosts Town Hall Meeting (May 2012)
Everyday Broward County residents hear about incidents and stories that can cause concern about the safety of our neighborhoods, crime and crime trends and what is being done to keep our communities safe. Sheriff Al Lamberti hosted a town hall meeting May 17 at the North Andrews Gardens Community Center in Oakland Park. The topics of discussion included crime in Oakland Park neighborhoods, burglaries to residences and vehicles and what residents can do to protect themselves, the tell-tale signs of gang activity, how to report it and what happens once the information is in the hands of BSO detectives and how you can become part of the Citizens Observer Patrol. The town hall meeting was presented by BSO in cooperation with the North Andrews Neighborhood Association (NANA). [ View ]

Best Motors Burglary (May 2012)
BSO detectives are releasing surveillance video of a suspect who stole a flat-screen TV monitor from the Best Motors car dealership located at 5971 W. Hallandale Beach Boulevard in West Park on May 7. The video shows a white Nissan truck pass the lot, then backup onto the sidewalk in front of it at around 10:30 p.m. A suspect walks out of the car, through the lot and removes the TV monitor from inside one of the vehicles. He then gets into the suspect vehicle and drives away. The suspect is described as a light-skinned black or Hispanic male, about 6' tall, with an Afro-type hair style and facial hair. Anyone with information about the burglary or the suspect is asked to contact BSO Detective Phillip Love at 954-964-0534 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. [ View ]

Theft of Lawn Trailer and $27,000 Worth of Tools (March 2012)
At 5:15 p.m. on Feb. 5, 2012 an unidentified man was captured on surveillance video in a white SUV driving into America's Attic self-storage facility located at 8500 W. McNab Rd. in North Lauderdale. Once inside, the suspect stole a 2006 Suco trailer filled with about $27,000 worth of lawn equipment belonging to Roberts Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance. Three days later, Feb. 8, Miami-Dade PD recovered the empty trailer. Anyone who knows the identity of the driver or has information on this grand theft is urged to contact BSO North Lauderdale Det. Kasia Wlodarczyk at (954) 722-5800 or call Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS (8477). You will find the surveillance video at www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

WATCH THIS! ROLEX THIEF TAKES OFF JUST IN TIME (February 2012)
Of all places to get sticky fingers, an airport security checkpoint should be at the bottom of the list. With that said, what do you get when you combine a pricey piece of jewelry and a suspect who couldn’t fight the urge? An excellent surveillance video clearly showing the crime and the culprit. Gloria de Regalado was following the rules as she placed all her belongings in a plastic bin to get through the Terminal 3 checkpoint at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 18. Thirty minutes later, when she looked at her wrist to check the time she realized she had left her $6,500 Rolex inside the bin. Regalado rushed back to the checkpoint, but her watch was nowhere to be found. A Transportation Security Administration supervisor reviewed the surveillance video and confirmed Regalado had in fact left her watch and saw that the man who went through the checkpoint behind her took it. The video clearly shows the suspect collecting his belongings from the conveyer belt. After putting on his shoes, he reaches into a bin to grab his laptop and notices the two-toned Rolex in the bin next to his. He grabs it, and then walks away from the checkpoint to a metal bench where he puts the laptop and watch into his backpack. TSA notified BSO deputies who checked the terminal searching for the man, but he was not located. BSO deputies had no way of knowing which plane the man boarded, but looked for the suspect in a flight that had taxied out and notified Dallas authorities of the theft since a flight had recently departed to that city. It was a valiant effort, but the suspect was not on either of those flights. Detectives believe the suspect could be from South Florida. They are asking anyone who recognizes the thief or has information about the case to contact BSO airport detectives at 954-359-1201 or Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest. [ View ]

Robbers Storm Oakland Park Market (November 2011)
Broward Sheriff's Office Robbery detectives are releasing surveillance video of two suspects who stormed into the Continental Market in Oakland Park on November 4 and robbed the cashier at gunpoint. The video shows two masked men entered the store just after 11 p.m. One wore a camouflage hooded sweatshirt and has long dreads. The other had on a gray hooded sweatshirt. The first suspect jumped over the counter and held a gun to the cashier's body while demanding the cash from the register and safe. The second suspect made the same demands while standing in front of the checkout counter, also pointing a gun at the clerk. The robbers fled on foot with an undisclosed sum of money. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information about this robbery should contact BSO Robbery Detective Mark Copley at 954-321-4270 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. [ View ]

Public Safety Expo (November 2011)
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Scam Alert (October 2011)
There is a new scam targeting victims in South Florida, Commonly called the “Grandparent Scam”, criminals contact unsuspecting victims pretending to be a friend or family member in need of assistance. Often, they contact victims online or via phone requesting an immediate money transfer to get out of jail or to receive medical care. The information obtained is often retrieved from email accounts or other online activity. [ View ]

SHERIFF LAMBERTI, TOMMY MOOSE TEAM UP TO COMFORT CHILDREN IN NEED (September 2011)
What is soft and cuddly and can calm a child in a stressful situation? It’s Tommy Moose. Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti joined representatives from the Lauderdale Lakes Moose Lodge on September 1 to present a dozen of the loveable, plush dolls to the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale. Since 2003, Moose International has supplied more than 100,000 Tommy Moose dolls to law enforcement, firefighters and hospitals nationwide as a means to comfort children during difficult situations. Local radio personality Joyce Kaufman will host the event, which is the first South Florida effort of a successful, nationwide Tommy Moose program. The Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County purchased 10 dozen Tommy Moose dolls and helped buy a moose costume that will be used at children’s events. Moose Lodge representatives will also provide coloring story books and book marks to the center. Members of the Sheriff’s Foundation Board of Directors will attend the event. Established in 1983, the Children’s Diagnostic and Treatment Center provides medical care, case management, social services and other types of intervention to children and adolescents with chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities, as well as support and education to their families. For more information, visit www.childrensdiagnostic.org online. For more information about Moose International, visit www.mooseintl.org, or for more information about the Tommy Moose community service program, visit www.tommymoose.org online. [ View ]

Armed Robbery Attempt at Pompano Pharmacy (September 2011)
BSO detectives are releasing surveillance video of an armed suspect who walked into the lobby of the Integra Rx pharmacy at 2661 W. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach at around 4:30 p.m. Aug. 31. The suspect tried to gain access to the secured back area of the pharmacy, but was unsuccessful. A pharmacy employee, who was inside the secured area, took out his own firearm and instructed the subject to leave. The suspect fled on foot empty handed. The man is described as a Latin male seen on video wearing a long sleeve, blue shirt with a white undershirt, khaki pants, black sneakers and a dark-color Yankee cap. The robber appeared to be in his late teens to early 20s, about 5'10“ tall and weighs approximately 150 lbs. Anyone who recognizes the suspect or has information about this incident should contact BSO Detective Carrasquillo at 954-321-4270 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). [ View ]

Scratch-Off Burglar Busts into Business (September 2011)
BSO detectives are releasing surveillance video of a suspect who broke into the 19 Street Food Store in Lauderdale Lakes at around 2:30 a.m. Aug. 15, stealing almost $1,000 worth of scratch-off tickets and cash. One video shows the suspect committing the crime. The other shows the suspect cashing in on his winnings at the Dark and Lovely convenience store at 3081 N.W. 19 St. in Fort Lauderdale about four hours after the crime. Anyone with information should contact BSO Lauderdale Lakes Detective Ronald Faircloth at 954-497-1646 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or www.browardcrimestoppers.org. The two surveillance videos can be downloaded from our website www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

Dropkicking Thief Makes a Big Exit (August 2011)
BSO detectives are releasing surveillance video of a fleet-footed felon who waltzes into a Pembroke Park pawn shop, steals a $5,000 necklace and makes a mad dash for the exit. Though part of the video is blurry, it clearly shows the agile suspect as he jumps and dropkicks the door as he flees. As he performed the maneuver, he dropped his black San Francisco Giants baseball hat. The suspect walked into the Peoples Pawn & Jewelry at 2910 SW 30 Avenue at around 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 16. He walked in carrying an HP printer box containing two Nike shoe boxes. He asked to try on a 14 karat yellow gold necklace. Once he had it on, he ran for the door. The suspect is described as a black male in his mid-to-late 20s. He's about 5'6? tall, weighs about 135 lbs. and was wearing a light blue, polo-style shirt and white or khaki shorts and has a tattoo of the word "son" on his left forearm. Anyone with information is asked to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477). [ View ]

Detectives Seek Tire Thieves (August 2011)
BSO Detectives are releasing surveillance video of two men who stole the tires (factory wheels and rims) from a Honda Civic on July 27. The victim parked the car at a friend's house at 3541 SW 35 St., West Park, while they went out for the night. Upon returning, they found the car sitting on decorative bricks. Anyone with information about the suspects or the theft is asked to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. [ View ]

Jail & Bail 2011 (June 2011)
Sheriff Al Lamberti and members of the Broward Sheriff's Office command staff were carted off to the slammer and held in custody until they raised "bail" in the form of donations to the American Cancer Society. The annual event is a major fundraiser, bringing in much needed money for treatment and research. [ View ]

Sheriff Lamberti serves coffee and conversation. (June 2011)
Sheriff Al Lamberti and other members of the Broward Sheriff’s Office met hundreds of local residents at the Target Super Store in Davie during a recent "Coffee with the Sheriff" event. [ View ]

Winn Dixie Attempted Robbery (June 2011)
Broward Sheriff's Office robbery detectives hope to identify a man who attempted to rob a Winn Dixie store at approximately 7:30 Thursday (6/16/11) evening. The suspect walked into the grocery store located at 3118 W. Commercial Blvd. in Tamarac wearing a red baseball cap with long dreadlocks sticking out the back of the cap and a white button-down, long sleeve shirt. He was talking on his cell phone when he approached a clerk at the customer service counter and handed her a note implying he had a gun and demanding cash. Once the clerk realized he was serious, she accidentally locked the cash register. The suspect grabbed his note back and left empty-handed. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call BSO Robbery Det. Brian Walker at (954) 321-4270 or Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Kaplan College Honors Fallen Deputy (June 2011)
Sheriff Al Lamberti and Deputy Todd Fatta’s parents attended a ceremony planned by Kaplan College to honor Fatta’s courage, determination and sacrifice. The college dedicated its new XVT Firearms Training Simulator in Fatta’s memory. The training simulator will provide students with real-world scenarios requiring judgment calls and rapid situational assessments. A plaque in honor of Dep. Fatta will be displayed at the college. “It is hard to believe this August will mark the 7th anniversary of Todd’s unnecessary and tragic death. I congratulate the Kaplan College administration for honoring his sacrifice in such a way,” Sheriff Lamberti said. Dep. Fatta, a 9-year veteran of the Broward Sheriff's Office, was fatally shot on the morning of August 19, 2004 as he and fellow members of the LEACH (Law Enforcement Against Child Harm) Task Force attempted to serve a warrant in a child pornography case in Fort Lauderdale. [ View ]

'Grand Theft Auto' Stolen (June 2011)
A man with an apparent penchant for playing cops and robbers stole several video games and cash from a Deerfield Beach Game Stop on May 27. Around closing time, the robber approached the checkout counter with three games and an Xbox video game console. An employee scanned the items and told him the cost, but instead of paying, the man said he had a gun and demanded money from the clerks. [ View ]

Coffee with the Sheriff (May 2011)
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Community Day in Dania Beach (May 2011)
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McDonald’s Robber Sought (May 2011)
Employees at a fast food restaurant in Oakland Park quickly realized the man who walked through the door Monday night wasn’t there for burgers and fries when he pointed a gun at the manager and demanded cash. Shortly after 9 p.m., the rushed robber walked into the McDonald’s at 1352 E. Commercial Boulevard and quickly ushered the manager and four other employees to the back office where he demanded they fill his bag with money from the safe. He escorted the employees back to the front and ordered them to take the money out of the cash registers. Within a few minutes, he was gone. Anyone with information on this case is asked to call BSO Robbery Det. Mark Copley at (954) 321-4270 or call Broward Crime Stoppers, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Armed Robber Sought (May 2011)
A man who robbed another man at gunpoint was captured on surveillance video at a fast-food restaurant minutes before committing the armed robbery. Broward Sheriff’s Office robbery detectives are hoping someone will be able to identify the suspect from the video. [ View ]

No Future with Alcohol (May 2011)
Underage drinking and driving under the influence increases during prom and graduation season. Young adults need to know there is NO future with alcohol. [ View ]

Women In Distress Grand Opening (April 2011)
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Aggressive Drivers (April 2011)
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Outstanding Citizens, Employees Honored (March 2011)
Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti honored some outstanding employees, volunteers and community supporters at the Broward Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony March 25, 2011. These individuals, along with several BSO employees who serve in the areas of law enforcement, detention, fire rescue and support services, were honored for their dedication to public service. [ View ]

BSO Community Day in Parkland (March 2011)
Sheriff’s Community Day & Prescription Drug Take-Back event held on Sunday, March 20 at the Equestrian Center in Parkland. Attendees got to see BSO’s Mounted Unit, Marine Unit, SWAT equipment, road patrol vehicles and more. Call (954) 831-8902 with questions about Sheriff’s Community Day. [ View ]

BSO Detectives Seek Bike Thief (March 2011)
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole a woman’s bicycle then kicked her when she tried to stop him. Surveillance cameras in the Queen Beauty Supply Store at 1801 S. State Road 7 in West Park captured a brief shot of the thief, wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, jumping onto the bike and quickly riding away. The bicycle’s owner, a 30-year-old West Park woman, had been inside the store. The video shows her moments later running out the door after the man. She caught up to him and grabbed the back of his shirt, but he kicked her in the abdomen, causing her to lose her grip. The victim sustained minor injuries. The incident happened at 12:40 p.m. Monday, March 7. Anyone who recognizes this robber is asked to contact BSO Robbery Detective Tony Hierrezuelo 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. Surveillance video is available for you to download at www.sheriff.org. [ View ]

Time To Check Your Smoke Alarms (March 2011)
Daylight-saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 13. The time change serves as a reminder to test your smoke alarms and change the batteries, too. Working smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death when it comes to house fires. Through funding by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County, residents can get a free 9-volt smoke alarm battery in exchange for an old one by contacting the Broward Sheriff Fire Marshal’s Bureau at 954-831-8210. Free smoke alarms are also available to residents by contacting the life safety educators at the bureau. [ View ]

Security Bars Do Not Stop Houdini Bandit (March 2011)
In an entrance reminiscent of Harry Houdini, a man with a hammer smashed the glass front door of a Pompano Beach pharmacy and squeezed through the metal security bars to steal pills from the shelves. Surveillance cameras captured the Feb. 21 burglary at Drugs 4 Less in Pompano Beach. In the early morning hours, the man smashed the door, slid through the bars and wandered among the shelves, shoving prescription pills such as Triazolam and Lorazepam into his shirt. It appears that he cut off the sleeves of his purple shirt and wore one sleeve as a mask. He had on jeans, a dark belt and old, dirty sneakers. He wore socks on his hands. At one point, he lifted his mask to look around and then flipped on the lights. When he was done, he tried to get out a back door but couldn’t get the lock to open. So he went out the way he came in – by slinking through the bars on the front door. Anyone with information on this case and/or the identity of the robber is asked to call BSO Pompano Beach Detective Joel Rivero at (954) 786-4242 or anonymously report information to Broward Crime Stoppers at (954) 493-TIPS (8477) or on online at www.browardcrimestoppers.org. [ View ]

Texting While Driving (March 2011)
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Presciption Drug Abuse and Misuse - Broward County update (March 2011)
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Is it really worth it? (February 2011)
It is clear that the dangers of texting while driving are serious. A life is more precious than taking a call or responding to a text message. Ask yourself, is it really worth it? [ View ]

Court House Incident (January 2011)
Sheriff Lamberti talks about a suicidal suspect at the Broward County Courthouse. [ View ]

All Point Bulletin Welcomed John Walsh (January 2011)
View highlights from Sheriff Al Lamberti’s All Points Bulletin Show which aired on Sunday, January 9, 2011. His special guest was John Walsh from America’s Most Wanted. [ View ]

Smoke Alarm Battery Exchange (November 2010)
The Broward Sheriff's Office reminds you to test your home smoke alarms often. [ View ]

Prom Promise Demonstration 2010 (June 2010)
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Operation Medicine Cabinet (February 2010)
Rid your medicine cabinet of unused, unnecessary or expired prescription medication immediately. You can do so by participating in one of our prescription drug take back programs. [ View ]

Domestic Violence Prevention Press Conferenc (October 2009)
Governor Charlie Crist commends Sheriff Al Lamberti and Women in Distress of Broward County for their efforts to combat domestic violence at a press conference held on October 15. The month of October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention month across the nation. [ View ]

Agency Presentation (July 2009)
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Gun Violence Prevention Program (June 2009)
Sheriff Al Lamberti launches a new gun violence prevention initiative to combat illegal firearm possession and violence. [ View ]

No Excuse For Abuse (April 2009)
Sheriff Al Lamberti reminds you there is no excuse for abuse. [ View ]

Domestic Violence Prevention (October 2008)
The Broward Sheriff's Office reminds you that if you are a victim of domestic violence there is help out there for you. Call us, we can help. [ View ]

School Safety (August 2008)
As the school year begins, Sheriff Lamberti reminds drivers of their responsibility to watch out for children on their way to school. [ View ]

Online Safety (June 2008)
Sheriff Al Lamberti gives important advice on how to keep your children safe while on the internet. [ View ]

Drowning Prevention (May 2008)
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Prom Promise Demonstration (May 2008)
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Sheriff Lamberti Hits The Streets (May 2008)
Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti was featured on Channel 10's Nightly News. [ View ]

Slam the Door on Scammers (April 2008)
Sheriff Al Lamberti reminds you to slam the door on scammers. [ View ]

Move Over (March 2008)
Sheriff Al Lamberti reminds you to move over and make way for emergency vehicles. [ View ]

Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence (January 2008)
Sheriff Lamberti announces BSO's zero tolerance for domestic violence. [ View ]

Holiday Safety (December 2007)
The Broward Sheriff's Office offers safety tips and advice on being safe this holiday season. [ View ]

Chris Reyka Reward (December 2007)
A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the killing of Sgt. Chris Reyka. [ View ]