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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through February 23, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents

• Fraud – $38,000 Loss: On Feb. 18, a Tamarac resident reported that an unknown suspect obtained a $50,000 loan in his name, charged approximately $12,000 to three credit cards, and withdrew about $26,000 from his checking account. The victim closed all accounts and believes the loan funds were frozen before additional loss.

• Fraud – $13,142 Loss: On Feb. 19, a victim reported more than $13,000 missing from a checking account and credit card after unauthorized activity. A suspect’s name was reportedly provided by the bank.

• Fraud – Debit Cards: On Feb. 19, a woman reported fraudulent charges on two debit cards.

• Burglary – Residence: On Feb. 18, a victim reported his sister broke a front window, entered his home, and damaged property. The victim provided a sworn statement and wished to press charges.

• Burglary – Business: On Feb. 20, deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a closed commercial property. A suspect matching the description was detained nearby and arrested.

• Burglary – Conveyance (Attempted): On Feb. 18, a victim reported vehicles in her driveway were entered overnight. Nothing was reported stolen.

• Burglary – Residence (Waived Prosecution): On Feb. 17, deputies investigated a burglary with battery. The victim declined prosecution and signed a waiver.

• Driving Under the Influence:
– Feb. 18: DUI arrest at Northwest 57th Street and Northwest 64th Avenue.
– Feb. 22: DUI arrest at Nob Hill Road and West McNab Road.

• Grand Theft: On Feb. 18, a suspect was arrested in connection with a grand theft case.

• Theft – $600 Loss: A delayed theft of a tile cutter was reported Feb. 17.

• Theft – $278 Loss: On Feb. 20, a victim reported money stolen from a purse while both parties were sleeping. The victim declined prosecution.

• Suspicious Incident: On Feb. 19, a resident reported a phone scam claiming she won money but needed to send $3,000 for taxes. No money was lost.

• Lost Property: On Feb. 19, a resident reported losing a military identification card while staying at an Airbnb.

• Death Investigation: On Feb. 21, deputies investigated a death determined to be from natural causes.

• Fire: On Feb. 21, Tamarac Fire Rescue extinguished an electrical fire at a community pool house.

• Trespassing/Eviction: On Feb. 17, a tenant who refused to vacate a property was taken into custody.

Domestic Disturbances (Non-Criminal)

Deputies responded to multiple verbal domestic disputes during the week involving couples, parents and children, and other family members. Incidents included arguments over money, custody exchanges, a Netflix password, and household disputes. In each case, no crime was determined to have occurred.

Arrests

• Kelly Nicole Petion, 40 – Trespassing – Fail to Leave Property Upon Order by Owner
• Jesse Elise, 36 – Writ of Bodily Attachment
• Adrian Oral Douglas, 41 – Touch or Strike / Domestic Battery
• Bryan Charles Escoffery, 37 – DUI (2nd Offense)
• Michael Samuel De La Rosa, 41 – Grand Theft
• Michelle T. Rodriguez, 39 – DUI (1st Offense)
• Rashaad Brendell Roberson, 33 – Loitering or Prowling
• Brenton Oliver Burke, 48 – Warrant: Organized Scheme to Defraud
• Joshua Dante Parker, 27 – Warrant / Battery
• Wayne Hugh Ruddock, 47 – Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor
• Leojoseph Neville Hall, 22 – Reckless Driving
• Antineya Stanlecha Williams, 35 – Warrant
• Fredy Joel Jimenez Gonzalez, 24 – Warrant
• Adrianna Nichole Cokley, 18 – Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Domestic Violence)
• Patience Nkechinyere Nwagbo, 58 – Resisting Officer with Violence
• Nicole Lynette Daniels, 41 – DUI (1st Offense)

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