The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents from July 28 to August 3, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.
Incidents
Tuesday, July 28
A man was arrested for loitering and prowling after deputies said he could not explain his suspicious behavior.
A resident reported receiving an empty package after ordering an iPhone through Apple. Estimated loss: $1,200.
An electric bicycle was stolen. Estimated loss: $300.
A vehicle was damaged after striking a gate.
A person was taken into custody under the Baker Act following a mental health crisis.
Fire rescue forced entry into a residence after a woman fell and could not reach the door. She was treated at the scene.
A shoplifting incident at Tapatia Supermarket resulted in approximately $22 in merchandise stolen.
A suspect was arrested on charges including possession of fentanyl with intent to sell near a school, driving with a suspended license and violation of probation.
Deputies responded to a landlord-tenant dispute.
Deputies investigated a verbal domestic disturbance.
A passenger was arrested after deputies located felony narcotics during a traffic stop.
Wednesday, July 29
Deputies responded to a verbal domestic disturbance.
A suspect was arrested following a domestic-related assault investigation.
Deputies investigated the natural death of a 95-year-old man.
A woman was taken into custody under the Baker Act after a welfare check.
Someone attempted to use a victim’s Cash App debit card at a Publix store.
Deputies responded to another verbal domestic disturbance.
A man was Baker Acted after threatening his mother and requesting mental health treatment.
Thursday, July 30
A man was Baker Acted after expressing suicidal thoughts following a breakup and job loss.
Two juveniles were apprehended after a purse was stolen from a vehicle. Most of the stolen property was recovered.
Burglars forced entry into a business and stole approximately $45,855 worth of property.
Deputies investigated a battery in which neither party wished to prosecute.
A resident reported prescription medication missing from a vehicle.
A business owner requested documentation of a disturbance involving a patient.
A woman reported a picture frame stolen while moving belongings into storage.
A resident reported losing $400 to a Craigslist attorney scam.
Deputies assisted fire rescue with a welfare check at an apartment.
Friday, July 31
A wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle. Most contents were later recovered, but cash, a debit card and identification remained missing.
Deputies responded to multiple verbal domestic disturbances.
A resident reported being scammed out of $16,500 after mailing cash through UPS.
A vehicle was reported stolen from an apartment parking lot.
Two separate shoplifting incidents were reported at Marshalls, totaling nearly $380 in stolen merchandise.
Deputies investigated a runaway juvenile.
A woman was Baker Acted after making statements about self-harm.
Saturday, Aug. 1
Deputies responded to two verbal domestic disturbances.
A suspicious person was reported on school property.
Someone attempted to steal a Honda CR-V by tampering with the steering column and ignition.
Deputies investigated the discovery of a deceased person found floating in a canal.
Another Honda CR-V was targeted, with its driver’s airbag removed during an attempted vehicle theft.
Fire rescue responded to a house fire.
A Honda Civic was broken into and its driver’s airbag stolen.
A man was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at his sister during a family dispute.
Sunday, Aug. 2
A senior hospital patient reported missing hearing aids.
A juvenile girl was Baker Acted after reportedly harming herself.
Deputies responded to a verbal domestic disturbance.
A juvenile damaged property inside a group home.
A wallet was found near a Walmart bus stop.
Monday, Aug. 3
Deputies responded to a domestic dispute between a mother and son over rent.
A resident requested documentation after receiving a threatening phone call.
A former tenant was accused of stealing a teak dining table valued at approximately $1,000.
Arrests
Gustavo Adrian Romero was Baker Acted following a mental health crisis.
An unidentified suspect was arrested for possession of fentanyl with intent to sell, driving with a suspended license and violation of probation.
An unidentified suspect was arrested in connection with a domestic assault.
An unidentified suspect was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at his sister during an aggravated assault investigation.
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