Tamarac Crime Blotter: Suspect Arrested After Burglary With Battery

• Safe Possibly Tampered With
A homeowner undergoing renovations reported uncertainty about items removed from a late spouse’s safe. No confirmed loss; incident documented.

• Elder Care Dispute
The caller alleged that a medical office refused service. The business advised subject was no longer a patient. Incident documented.

• Wallet Reported Lost
A landscaping worker reported losing his wallet while working in a neighborhood.

• Felony Battery at Publix Deli
A suspect spat on a deli employee before fleeing the store. Surveillance footage confirmed the incident. Due to identity concealment, the battery was enhanced to a third-degree felony. Suspect not located.

• Missing Persons Located Safe
A woman and child initially reported missing were later located unharmed.

• Domestic Disputes (Non-Criminal)
Multiple verbal domestic disputes were reported throughout the week, including arguments between family members. No physical violence occurred in these incidents.

• Suspicious Vehicle Flees Police
A suspect fled from deputies after a temporary tag returned no record. Vehicle fled through a plaza and across State Road 7.

• Four Guitars Stolen From Home
A resident returning home discovered four guitars missing. Estimated loss: $7,900.

• Phone Stolen at Supermarket
A woman accidentally left her iPhone in a produce aisle. Surveillance footage showed a suspect taking it. Estimated loss: $1,000.

• Large Fraud Investigation
Authorities assisted another jurisdiction in investigating fraud connected to a Tamarac address. Reported loss: $105,000.

• Insurance Fraud Reported
A resident discovered an unknown individual added themselves to her car insurance policy.

• Domestic Battery – Arrest Made
Deputies arrested a suspect following a domestic battery call.

• Passport Reported Lost

• Property Damage at Guard Gate
A gate arm struck a deputy vehicle while responding to a call, damaging the gate.

• Fraudulent Bank Withdrawal
A resident reported $1,000 fraudulently withdrawn from a bank account.

• Garage Electrical Fire
Faulty wiring caused smoke and damage to a breaker panel and drywall. No injuries reported.

• Suspicious Incident at AT&T Store
Employees reported concern for an elderly woman being verbally threatened. Subjects left before deputies arrived.

• Stolen Vehicle Recovered in Pompano Beach

• Missing Adult Located via Cellphone Ping in Georgia

• Hotel Burglary & Battery
An ex-boyfriend allegedly forced entry and battered a victim, violating a no-contact order. Suspect was later apprehended in Hollywood.