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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through October 13, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

INCIDENTS

Burglary & Theft

Residential Burglary — Four Samsung appliances valued at $2,888 were stolen from a vacant investment property. Damage was also reported to the door frame. (10/07)

Burglary Conveyance — Three unlocked vehicles were rummaged through in the same neighborhood. (10/07)

Retail Thefts — Multiple shoplifting incidents were reported at Walgreens, CVS, Old Time Pottery, and Publix involving suspects stealing merchandise ranging from $60 to $2,000 in value. (10/07–10/10)

Theft – All Other — Several reports of personal items and paid merchandise being stolen, including a phone from a sleeping victim at a bus stop. (Multiple Dates)

Burglary Business — Two separate business burglaries were reported, including one incident where a suspect entered an employee-only area and pushed staff. (10/10)

Auto Theft — Vehicles were reported stolen from residential locations on Westwood Drive and Rock Island Road. (10/09–10/10)

Fraud & Financial Crimes

Victims reported being scammed through social media loan schemes and unauthorized bank activity by a relative. Losses reported between $2,000–$2,276. (10/09–10/11)

Batteries & Disturbances

Multiple domestic disturbances were reported with no arrests due to verbal-only incidents.

Domestic Battery Arrests — Victims reported physical altercations leading to arrests. (10/07, 10/09, 10/10, 10/11)

Battery at McDonald’s — A suspect punched a victim and fled. (10/10)

Bar Altercation — A woman reported being pushed after a chair was pulled out from under her. (10/12)

Aggravated Battery — Two separate victims reported being struck in incidents classified as aggravated battery. (10/11)

Robbery

Domestic-related Robbery — A victim reported robbery during a domestic altercation. (10/09)

Robbery by Sudden Snatching — A victim reported their belongings forcibly taken. (10/10)

Baker / Marchman Act & Mental Health Calls

Multiple individuals, including juveniles, were taken into protective custody under the Baker Act for mental health evaluations. (10/07–10/10)

Fire & Public Safety

Structure Fire at Taco Bell — Fire units responded to a water heater fire. The building was closed pending inspection. (10/09)

Shooting / Shots Fired — Several callers reported hearing gunshots. Deputies canvassed the area but found no evidence. (10/12)

Suspicious Incidents

Several suspicious activity reports, including individuals photographing schoolchildren and checking vehicle door handles at night. (10/10–10/12)

Missing Persons

Multiple juvenile missing person reports filed; all subjects later located or removed from teletype once found. (10/07 & 10/12)

DUI

A motorist was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. (10/11)

ARRESTS

Esther Angelina Bugietti, 63 — Domestic Battery

Millicent Ho-Sue, 73 — Fraud Impersonation – Use of ID Over 60 Victim (F)

Devonte Mark Alexander Bharath, 30 — Possession of Cocaine (F)

Venton Johnson, 63 — False ID to Law Enforcement (M)

Christopher Racshee Thomas, 45 — Petit Theft – 3rd/Subsequent Offense (F)

Gerald Matthew Mincey, 23 — Robbery – No Weapon (F)

Paul Ke’on Hayes, 35 — Petit Theft Transit – Prior Convictions (F)

Sean Robert Melbeuf, 34 — Domestic Battery (M)

Jade Michael Uter, 31 — DUI – 1st Offense (M)

Walter Alberto Velez, 59 — Domestic Battery (M)

Stephen Samuels, 50 — Aggravated Battery – Dating Violence (F)

Jordan Lamonte Shurten King, 19 — Sex Assault – Adult Victim, No Force (F)

Johan Steven Larrahondo Garcia, 28 — Warrant – Possession of Methamphetamine (F)

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