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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through December 8, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

INCIDENTS

Domestic Disturbances (Non-Criminal)

Deputies responded to numerous verbal-only domestic disturbances throughout Tamarac. In each case, no physical altercations or signs of injury were observed, and no arrests were made. These involved spouses, partners, siblings, adult children and parents, and other family members across multiple neighborhoods from December 2–8.

Lost Property Reports

Several lost property cases were documented, including missing wallets, a lost iPhone, and a lost BSO key fob.

Information Reports

Deputies generated multiple information-only reports involving surrendered ammunition, concerning messages from acquaintances, statements involving workplace incidents, civil child custody disputes, a stove left on requiring forced entry, family disagreements over power of attorney, and medical/civil disputes involving custody of an adult.

Elderly Abuse / Neglect (Unfounded)

Deputies investigated two separate allegations of possible elderly neglect or exploitation. Both cases were found to involve no criminal activity.

Fraud & Identity Theft

A number of fraud cases were reported, including fraudulent checks cashed against personal and business accounts, unauthorized debit card charges, fraudulent checks passed at local banks, and identity theft related to a Verizon account. Losses ranged from several hundred dollars to more than $40,000. Some victims were reimbursed by their financial institutions.

Auto Thefts

Two auto thefts occurred during the week:

A 2024 Infiniti QX55 stolen from a dealership, marking the third similar theft in four months.

A personal vehicle stolen overnight from a residential complex.

Animal Bites

Two dog bite incidents were documented:

A Samoyed that escaped a residence and bit another dog and its owner.

A loose German Shepherd that bit a woman multiple times, causing puncture wounds that required hospital treatment.

Thefts

Deputies took reports for several thefts, including:

$60 stolen from a wallet at Walmart

Jewelry theft estimated at $3,000

A stolen Amazon package

Items missing from a vehicle disabled after a crash

A stolen license plate

Retail Thefts

Two retail thefts occurred at CVS stores, involving stolen detergent products and sodas. Losses ranged from $6 to $166.

Criminal Mischief

Two criminal mischief cases were reported:

Damage to a front iron door after an unknown suspect rang a doorbell

Two shattered windows were discovered at a vacant residence, with a machete found inside but no additional damage

Sexual Battery

Deputies arrested a suspect following a reported sexual battery that additionally involved battery, battery by strangulation, burglary, battery, and robbery by sudden snatching.

Aggravated Assault

A woman reported that her father armed himself with a knife and charged at her. He was taken into custody.

Aggravated Battery

An aggravated battery occurred at a bus stop at Commercial Boulevard and State Road 7. The suspect fled on foot and has not been identified.

Child Abuse (Follow-Up)

Deputies assisted DCF with a follow-up visit related to a case originating in Palm Beach County. No contact was made, and no local crime was discovered.

Baker Act / Mental Health Calls

Deputies responded to multiple mental health-related incidents, including suicidal threats, erratic behavior, and individuals deemed unable to care for themselves. Subjects were transported to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center for evaluation.

Death Investigations

Two death investigations took place after neighbors reported foul odors coming from residences. Deputies conducted welfare checks and located deceased individuals inside both homes. The Medical Examiner and Homicide units assumed responsibility for the scenes.

ARRESTS

Domestic-Related Offenses

David Hyppolite, 34 — Domestic battery

Carlos Sabau, 32 — Domestic battery by strangulation

Dion Davis, 24 — Domestic battery (North Lauderdale case)

Michael Hester, 19 — Domestic battery

Luis Santiago, 25 — Dating violence battery

Aggravated Offenses

Darlene Jean, 32 — Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Michael Vassell, 65 — Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (domestic)

Glory Renee Camacho, 45 — Robbery without a firearm or weapon

Sex Crimes

Ronaldinho Nelson, 23 — Sexual battery, battery by strangulation, burglary battery, robbery by sudden snatching (multiple counts)

Drug Offenses

Elizabeth Scott, 19 — Possession of marijuana under 20 grams

Julian Robinson, 20 — Possession of marijuana under 20 grams

DUI

Iwalani Smith, 62 — DUI, first offense

Property/Traffic Crimes

Rafael Flores Mata, 36 — Driving with an expired license over 6 months

Alexander Robinson, 21 — Warrant: driving on a suspended license

Dwayne Brennen, 44 — Trespassing (non-structure)

Order Protection / Public Order

Adler Telfort, 29 — Violation of domestic violence injunction

Janessa Vazquez, 47 — Misuse of the 911 system

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