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Florida man allegedly ran to police for help after failed burglary attempt
Usually right after committing a crime, burglars run away from police but this week in Florida, an accused thief ran right to one sitting at a stoplight and then brazenly asked for help. The post Florida man allegedly ran to police for help after failed burglary attempt first appeared on Law & Crime.
Broward Sheriff's Office Leads Search for Missing 33-Year-Old Pompano Beach Man
The search is on for Cory Gregory Morse, a 33-year-old man last seen in Pompano Beach, as the Broward Sheriff’s Office combs the area following his puzzling disappearance. Morse was reported missing late Thursday afternoon, with the last sighting near the 200 block of South Ocean Boulevard at around 4 p.m. last Saturday, BocaNewsNow reported.
Mother mourns Broward teen after deadly crash on scooter: ‘He is never coming back’
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A 13-year-old boy died Thursday after being struck by a vehicle while riding his scooter in North Lauderdale, authorities confirmed. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the crash was reported just before 5 p.m. in the 7900 block of West McNab Road. Deputies and...
Nationally recognized cat trapper helps Broward County animal care with stray cats
MIAMI - Sterling Davis goes by the name TrapKing. He travels the country to help stray cats. Drew Barrymore interviewed him on her show on CBS in 2020. "If there's no ear tip then we bout to dip," Davis said. He made a stop in South Florida to help Broward County Animal Care with an outreach event. He's setting up stray cat traps so animal care can bring them in for spaying, neutering and medical care to control the population. "Once they get here where the food is. Boom," Davis said when showing a cat trap's function.Fearry Allen of Fort Lauderdale...
South Florida Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth, Fentanyl Distribution and Gun Charges
A South Florida drug peddler is facing 25 years behind bars after a federal jury found him guilty of multiple felony charges, including slinging meth and fentanyl and illegal gun possession. Chad Michael Marlow, 46, was hit with the hefty sentence on April 30, for his illicit operations conducted out of a Broward County shopping plaza, the United States Attorney's Office announced.
Pompano Beach Woman Pleads Guilty to Swindling Over $300K from Grandmother in Wire Fraud Case
Source: Administrative Office of the United States Courts, District of Illinois. A Florida woman has copped to swindling her own grandmother out of a hefty sum, pleading guilty to a federal case that could see her behind bars for decades. Tanya M. Aboseada, 38, of Pompano Beach, faces up to 20 years in prison per count after admitting to 12 counts of wire fraud, according to federal prosecutors.
Mmm … donuts: We asked for the best in South Florida — and here’s your winner!
“Mmm … donuts.” The funny Homer Simpson catchphrase, usually uttered when a box of pink donuts is plopped down in front of him, is mighty fitting right about now. We received hundreds of votes for the best donut spot in our latest Best of South Florida Dining series — proof that you, our readers, can relate to the cartoon dad’s passion for the sweetest of treats. During the nomination round, ...
‘Part of a dead roach’ on rice pot; live roach in garlic oil: 6 South Florida restaurants shut
A bin of raw chicken stored on the floor, a mold-like substance found inside an ice machine, and about 148 flies buzzing throughout a sports bar were among the issues that temporarily shut six South Florida restaurants last week. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and ...
Man accused of reaching under woman's skirt on Spirit Air flight to Fort Lauderdale
DANIA BEACH - Spirit Airlines is known for cheaper flights and no frills.It's why Kathy Callow and Michele Johnson were flying Spirit to Philadelphia out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday. "It was a real deal, so we took it," said Callow.But one Spirit passenger got more than she bargained on Thursday night, returning to Fort Lauderdale from Dallas-Fort Worth. The Broward Sheriff's Office said 69-year-old Jeffrey Tate assaulted her. According to a BSO report, "Tate reached under her skirt as she walked past his seat. She screamed in fear and ran to notify the flight attendant."A judge set bond at $7,500...
After complaints of ‘toxic morale,’ Coconut Creek police expect improvements
An investigator’s review by a consulting firm of the Coconut Creek police department found the work environment “toxic,” officers were publicly berated and allegations of inappropriate comments by the chief. They were among a series of issues that led to suggestions for bringing changes. City Commissioner Joshua Rydell vowed Friday that “action will be taken.” “There’s some issues in the ...
Health department closes its Broward County family planning clinic
The Florida Department of Health has closed its longtime family planning clinic in Fort Lauderdale. The closing came on the same day — on May 1 — that the need for family planning services such as birth control became more urgent with Florida’s six-week abortion ban taking effect. The 900 NW 31st Ave. clinic near the Fort Lauderdale Swap Shop provided access to contraception information and ...
Hollywood neighborhood hit by suspect on smash-and-grab spree
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A smash-and-grab thief hit several cars in Hollywood’s Emerald Hills neighborhood overnight Friday, leading police to investigate. According to police and neighbors, the crook hit 10 cars near the 3500 block of North 31st Terrace. “It’s a little disappointing that something like this could happen...
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