Tamarac Weekly Crime Update January 15, 2019
Through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates to residents, this is a summary of crimes which occurred in Tamarac from January 8 through January 15.
Crime & Safety
Suspects Who Robbed and Carjacked Bank Messenger in Tamarac Considered ‘Armed and Dangerous’ said FBI
Two carjackers robbed a bank messenger by gunpoint in Tamarac and the FBI considers the suspects to be armed and dangerous.
Tamarac Weekly Crime Update January 4, 2019
Through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates to residents, this is a summary of crimes committed in Tamarac from December 28, 2018 through January 4, 2019.
Tamarac BSO is a Resident’s Safe Haven Between Online Buyers and Sellers
With the popularity of Facebook’s online marketplace, OfferUp and Craigslist, buying and selling personal items can be risky business in the world of crooks and scammers.
Sheriff Israel: Evolving and Innovating for a Safer Broward County
In life and in work, success is achieved through the willingness and ability to evolve, adapt and innovate. That is especially true when it comes to public safety.
Man Allegedly Fires Shots at Tow Truck Driver After His Illegally Parked Vehicle is Towed
A Margate man is charged with attempted murder of a tow truck driver after he fired shots at the driver for towing his illegally parked car from a Tamarac apartment complex.
Sheriff Israel: Assisting Others in Times of Need
When disaster strikes, the Broward Sheriff’s Office is ready, willing and able to lend a helping hand to those in need at a moment’s notice—no matter where or when it occurs.
Restaurant Owner in Tamarac Scammed By Woman Claiming Channel 7 News Would Pay
A Tamarac restaurant that specializes in authentic Caribbean food was targeted by a scammer on Tuesday with the owner reportedly losing more than $1,000.
Deputies Shoot and Kill Aggressive Patient Who Threatened Others in Tamarac Hospital
Deputies shot and killed a patient after he threatened to harm others with a weapon at the University Hospital and Medical Center Behavioral Health Pavilion in Tamarac.
Sheriff Israel: Doing Our Part to End Food Insecurity
Thanksgiving is a time for family. A day celebrated with loved ones gathered around the dining room table for the traditional holiday feast….
JP Taravella Coach Arrested for Solicitation of a Minor
The assistant athletic director for JP Taravella High School was arrested for soliciting a minor with the purpose of engaging in a sex act.
Sheriff Israel: Strengthening Security in Our Schools
Reporting suspicious activity or perceived threats at our schools just got a whole lot easier.
Tamarac Man Arrested for Molesting Children at Gymnastics Studio
Five children have given statements that a volunteer at a Coral Springs gym touched them inappropriately and police believe there are more victims.
Broward Sheriff’s Office and Tamarac Fire Rescue Conduct Live Action Emergency Drills
In a first joint rescue task force between the Broward Sheriff’s Office and a city, BSO and Tamarac Fire Rescue will be conducting live action emergency drills this week.
Sheriff Israel: Deputies Required to Carry Less-Lethal Weapon
Recently, I instituted a new policy at the Broward Sheriff’s Office that requires all law enforcement deputies to carry at least one less-lethal weapon in addition to their firearm while on duty.
Photos from Tamarac’s National Night Out Event
Sheriff Scott Israel dropped in to the National Night Out event in Tamarac. Literally.
Man Charged with Killing Children’s Stepfather in Tamarac
A father of two is in custody, facing charges of first degree murder after fatally shooting his children’s stepfather early Monday morning in Tamarac.
Tamarac Man Suspected of Killing Man in Wrong-Way Crash
A man has succumbed to his injuries after a Tamarac man, who drove his car the wrong way on South Federal Highway, collided head-on with his vehicle.
Tamarac Murder Suspect Believed Stepfather was the ‘Devil’
A Tamarac man has been arrested after stabbing and killing his stepfather in their Lime Bay condo.
Detectives Search for Tamarac Man’s Killer
A Tamarac Man was killed in broad daylight in unincorporated Broward County and detectives are asking the public’s help to find his killer.