The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through August 11, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.
Incidents
Fraud – All Other
Between March 20, 2024, and June 15, 2025, a victim reported $70,000 in fraud involving her property. Reported Aug. 6.
Battery on Law Enforcement
Aug. 5, a subject was arrested after battering a police officer.
Domestic Disturbances (Non-criminal)
Multiple verbal domestic disputes were reported throughout the week, including:
Aug. 5: Dispute between partners after belongings were placed outside the apartment.
Aug. 6: Domestic disturbance resulting in Baker Act placement.
Aug. 7: Verbal dispute between mother and daughter; another involving a juvenile male disciplined by his father.
Aug. 9: Dispute between caller and grandson; verbal disagreement between husband and wife over household duties.
Aug. 9: Mother-daughter verbal dispute.
Battery
Aug. 5: Battery at Prospect Liquors parking lot, 1509 Prospect Rd.
Aug. 6: Male pushed another male down.
Aug. 7: Friends got into a physical altercation at a hotel; the victim declined prosecution.
Aug. 7: Domestic-related battery.
Retail Theft
Aug. 5, Family Dollar, 3150 W Commercial Blvd – $5 loss from theft of Gain detergent pods.
Found Property
Aug. 5: Found firearm reported.
Suspicious Incident
Aug. 5: Caller falsely reported an armed robbery and later a hostage situation.
Information Reports
Several non-criminal reports taken, including:
Aug. 2–6: Standby during property retrieval.
Aug. 6: Dispute after a car accident.
Aug. 6: Damage and missing lock box from an empty residence.
Aug. 7: Caller reported ex-wife’s social media posts.
Aug. 8: Traffic stop with suspected cannabis seized.
Aug. 9: Caller reported feeling unsafe due to roommate.
Aug. 9: Disturbance with a postal worker.
Aug. 10: Information report at a Tamarac residence.
Aug. 6: Vehicle damage at Tamarac District Station.
Animal Abuse/Neglect
Aug. 6: Responded to a nuisance abatement for sanitary conditions at 5715 NW 65th Ave.
Theft – All Other
Aug. 5: Credit card stolen from a vehicle at Arrigo Sawgrass; attempted Walmart purchases.
Assault
Aug. 6: Reported assault.
Aug. 9: Simple assault reported.
Fraud – All Other
March 25–Aug. 5: EBT card used fraudulently; $481 loss.
Aug. 10: Victim sent $5,900 to unknown subject.
Child Custody Dispute
Aug. 6: Child custody issue reported.
Burglary
Aug. 6: Three males attempted to enter the residence through a window.
Aug. 7–8: Vehicle burglary; firearm stolen ($400 loss).
Baker/Marchman Acts
Several cases involving mental health or substance abuse crises, including:
Aug. 7: Male inhaled cleaning supplies to get high.
Aug. 8: Female cutting her wrist.
Aug. 8: Depressed male.
Aug. 10: Suicidal male transported for treatment.
Fire
Aug. 9: Residential garage fire caused additional vehicle damage.
Loitering/Prowling
Aug. 10: Two subjects entered a vacant apartment without permission.
Arrests
Aug. 5
Joshua Alexander Mercado, 20 – Resisted officer with violence (felony).
Jacob John Zacarias, 42 – Domestic battery (misdemeanor).
Aug. 6
Kyle Joseph Hall, 35 – Fraud/false report of firearm use in a violent manner (felony).
Asquith Constantine Burke, 73 – Domestic assault (misdemeanor).
Aug. 7
Jerome Deltona Carter, 29 – Burglary of occupied dwelling, unarmed (felony).
Mikeria Jereshea Harris, 23 – Warrant for grand theft (felony).
Amber Ashley Lee, 31 – Driving while license suspended, third or subsequent offense (felony).
Alex Chattaway, 24 – Aggravated assault with deadly weapon, domestic violence (felony).
Litza Sofia Barbeite, 25 – Domestic battery causing bodily harm (misdemeanor).
Aug. 8
Victoria Imanie Victor, 31 – Aggravated assault with deadly weapon without intent to kill (felony).
Aug. 9
Kemar Wayne Reid, 29 – Petit theft, first degree ($100–$750) (misdemeanor).
Aug. 10
Kierraih Shaquanda Sherrod, 36 – Warrant for compulsory school attendance violation (misdemeanor).
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