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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through February 9, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents

Recovered Stolen Vehicle: A victim reported recovering his previously stolen vehicle in Miami. The vehicle was removed from national databases after recovery.

• Theft from Employees’ Purses: Cash totaling approximately $275 was reported stolen from employee purses at a Tamarac business after an unknown suspect was seen near the belongings before leaving the scene.

• Court Order Violation: A suspect was arrested after violating an injunction by continuing to harass a victim at her workplace.

• Roadway Paperwork Incident: Deputies responded after paperwork was found scattered along a roadway and sidewalk, believed to have fallen from a nearby business vehicle.

• Threat Assessment Report Filed: Deputies documented a threat-related concern; no injuries were reported.

• Park Battery: A man reported being attacked by an unknown male at a park. The suspect fled before deputies arrived.

• Wallet Theft: A victim reported an unknown suspect stole her wallet, resulting in approximately $155 in losses.

• Baker Act Custody: A juvenile deemed a danger to herself was taken into custody and transported for mental health evaluation.

• Domestic Disturbance (Non-Crime): Deputies responded to several verbal-only domestic incidents throughout the week; in each case, no physical violence occurred, and no arrests were made.

• Road Rage Aggravated Assault: During a road rage incident, a suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at another driver before fleeing. The vehicle was later identified as a rental.

• Lost Property: Multiple lost property reports were filed, including a missing cellphone and a lost license plate.

• Missing Person Located: A 74-year-old man with dementia who wandered from home was safely located in North Lauderdale.

• Battery Incidents: Multiple battery reports occurred, including domestic incidents and altercations involving acquaintances and individuals met online.

• Vehicle Theft & Recovery: A vehicle stolen from a Tamarac business area was later recovered during a patrol canvass.

• Scratch-Off Ticket Error: A Publix employee mistakenly provided excess lottery tickets to a customer; tickets were voided after management contacted the Florida Lottery.

• Property Damage: A resident discovered damage to a vehicle’s fender and a nearby garbage container.

• Motorcycle Theft: Three motorcycles were stolen by unknown suspects using a white Chevy Astrovan.

• Attempted Shoplifting: A suspect attempted to steal cleaning supplies but fled before leaving the store.

• Vehicle Burglary: A rental vehicle was broken into, and purses were stolen, totaling approximately $234 in losses.

• Death Investigations: Several natural deaths were reported during the week with no signs of foul play.

• Screen Cut Theft: A suspect cut a screen from a residence and removed part of the screen material.

• Inappropriate Touching Report: A woman alleged inappropriate touching by a relative; investigation ongoing.

• Delivery Driver Robbery: Two females allegedly stole food from a DoorDash driver and attempted to take his electric bike. Both suspects were later taken into custody.

• Electric Bicycle Theft: A customer’s electric bicycle was stolen outside a Publix store.

• License Plate & Tag Theft: A vehicle tag and decal were reported stolen.

• Vehicle Taken by Family Members: A vehicle taken by a victim’s daughter and grandson was later recovered; arrests followed.

• Aggravated Assault After Online Meeting: A woman reported a man she met online pulled a handgun on her during a ride.

• Firearm Found: A firearm was located in a residential parking lot with no criminal history attached.

• Vehicle Burglary Attempt: A locked vehicle was rummaged through, though nothing was stolen.

• Vehicle Tag Theft: A license plate and decal were removed from another vehicle, resulting in minor financial loss.

• Abandoned Firearms Turned Over: A resident surrendered two rifles and ammunition for destruction after discovering them abandoned.

• Attempted Credit Card Fraud: A victim reported two attempted unauthorized credit card purchases.

Arrests

• Philippe Germain, 31 — Domestic battery arrest.
• Mark Edward Oxner, 54 — Violation of stalking/cyberstalking injunction.
• Christian Vernon, 19 — Arrested on active warrant.
• Geovanie Smith, 36 — Domestic violence battery arrest.
• Patrick Faustin, 36 — Aggravated battery with deadly weapon, domestic violence.
• Travia Washington, 18 — Robbery by sudden snatching.
• Steven Moody, 34 — Domestic violence battery arrest.
• Michael Vassell, 65 — Violation of domestic violence injunction.
• Mitchell Plaza, 34 — Arrested for failure to appear warrant.
• Kelly Rivera, 21 — Domestic battery arrest.
• Brian Barcelona, 30 — Battery arrest after domestic disturbance.

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