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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through September 22, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents

Information — On Sept. 16, an older woman was located and transported to her adult daycare facility.

Battery — On Sept. 16, a woman reported being battered by an unknown individual.

Fraud/Identity Theft — Between July 29 and Sept. 13, an unknown suspect used a victim’s personal information to file a fraudulent Medicare claim for orthotics through Humana.

Domestic Disturbance (non-crime) — On Sept. 16, two adult siblings argued over pepperoni slices.

Recovered Auto — On Sept. 16–17, a stolen vehicle was recovered by Tow Max from Pompano.

Domestic Battery — On Sept. 17, a man forcefully took his wife’s phone, injuring her hand. They have four children together. He was transported to jail.

Aggravated Battery — On Sept. 17, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance resulting in aggravated battery.

Domestic Disturbance (non-crime) — On Sept. 17, a man reported texts from his ex-girlfriend regarding child custody.

Theft/Shoplifting — On Sept. 17, an unknown male stole $500–$600 worth of items from Aldi’s supermarket at 7050 N. University Dr.

Theft/All Other — On Sept. 17, a victim reported a $10,000 theft.

Assist Other Agency — On Sept. 17, deputies assisted Margate Police in identifying a suspect in NTI Flyers.

Baker Act — On Sept. 17, a Baker Act report was filed; later that night, a juvenile expressing suicidal thoughts was taken to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral and DCF notified.

Assault — On Sept. 17–18, deputies responded to a domestic-related assault.

Drugs/Narcotics — On Sept. 18, deputies discovered 94.8 grams of marijuana and an AR pistol during a vehicle search. The defendant was arrested.

Abandoned Dog — On Sept. 18, an abandoned pitbull was reported at Gary B. Jones Dog Park, 8101 Southgate Blvd. Animal Control took custody.

Found Property — On Sept. 18, a man turned in items he found on a bus bench in front of the district office.

Baker Act — On Sept. 18, an individual experiencing a psychotic episode was taken to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral.

Battery — On Sept. 19, deputies documented a simple battery involving a female victim.

Domestic Disturbance (non-crime) — On Sept. 19, a couple at Fairfield Suites had a verbal dispute; nothing physical occurred.

Burglary/Residence — On Sept. 19, suspect Derrick Jackson attempted to enter a vacant home, resisted arrest violently, and was charged with multiple offenses including burglary and fraud.

Theft/From Building — Between Sept. 14–19, jewelry valued at $12,000 was stolen.

Lost Property — On Sept. 19, a woman reported losing her cellphone at 3800 W. Commercial Blvd.

Domestic Disturbance (non-crime) — On Sept. 19, a couple had a verbal argument.

Information — On Sept. 20, a woman surrendered her Taurus firearm for safekeeping.

Battery — On Sept. 20, deputies responded to two separate battery incidents, including one that led to arrest.

Domestic Disturbance (non-crime) — On Sept. 20, deputies responded to a verbal dispute between father and son.

Battery — On Sept. 20, two juvenile females were taken into custody for battery against their mother and sister.

Domestic Disturbance (non-crime) — On Sept. 21, deputies responded to two separate non-criminal domestic incidents.

Fraud/Scam — On Sept. 16, a man reported losing $7,500 in a Publishers Clearing House scam.

Fraud — On Sept. 17–18, another victim reported $5,000 lost in a fraud case. A separate victim reported fraudulent credit card charges.

Arrests

Sept. 17 — Celine Jah Duverseau, 21, arrested for misdemeanor battery causing bodily harm.

Sept. 17 — Zaid Abdel Rahman Alhajqasem, 57, arrested for domestic battery.

Sept. 18 — Tumaini Savon Whyte, 27, arrested for felony possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

Sept. 18 — Valencia Lashun McNair, 28, arrested for felony robbery by sudden snatching.

Sept. 19 — Esteban Arbelaez, 29, arrested for misdemeanor battery.

Sept. 19 — Derrick Latavis Jackson, 30, arrested for burglary, resisting with violence, and fraud-related charges.

Sept. 20 — Noucheca Cooper, 40, arrested for misdemeanor battery.

Sept. 20 — Tomas Alvarez, 21, arrested for DUI, first offense.

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Sharon Aron Baron is the Editor of Tamarac Talk, Coral Springs Talk, Margate Talk, Coconut Creek Talk and Parkland Talk. Tamarac Talk was created in 2011 to provide News for the residents of Tamarac and is the #1 News Source for Residents.