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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests local law enforcement handled during this period.

Incidents

Theft

An air-conditioning power circuit valued at $400 was reported stolen Sept. 23. The residents discovered it was missing after returning from a trip. No evidence of forced entry was found.

A jar containing approximately $2,000 was reported stolen from a residence Sept. 24. The victim suspected a contractor who had access to the home may have taken it.

Auto Theft

A vehicle was reported stolen Sept. 24. The theft occurred between Sept. 22 and Sept. 24. According to the report, the vehicle had been disabled for several months.

Burglary

A residential burglary occurring between Sept. 20 and Sept. 24 was reported Sept. 28. A resident returned from an out-of-town trip to find the door open and two items missing. The estimated loss was $155.

Fraud

A victim reported losing $6,755 to a scam Sept. 23. An unknown person reportedly obtained money from the victim.

Fraud involving an Apple account was reported Sept. 25. The victim reported approximately $1,900 in debit card losses, along with losing access to the account and photographs.

Unauthorized access to an American Airlines rewards account was reported Sept. 25. Someone reportedly redeemed the victim’s reward miles without permission.

An identity theft incident that reportedly occurred in New York between May 7, 2025, and May 21, 2026, was reported Sept. 23.

Battery

A battery was reported Sept. 22 after an allegedly intoxicated boyfriend entered the victim’s vehicle without permission during an argument and poked and pushed the victim’s face. The suspect was arrested.

A battery was reported Sept. 23 after a victim was struck in the face. Deputies located a juvenile suspect, who fled before being apprehended. The juvenile was charged with battery and resisting an officer without violence.

A battery was reported Sept. 23 aboard Broward County Transit. An unknown person reportedly grabbed a passenger against the passenger’s will.

A physical altercation between roommates who previously dated was reported Sept. 25. Deputies reported that conflicting statements and a lack of physical evidence prevented them from establishing probable cause for an arrest.

A battery was reported Sept. 26 after a suspect allegedly placed a hand on the victim’s shoulder and made a verbal threat intended to intimidate the victim into moving out. The suspect was arrested.

A battery was reported Sept. 27 in the 8000 block of Northwest 96th Terrace. The victim reported being hit and slapped by an ex-boyfriend.

A battery was reported Sept. 28 in a parking lot at 7104 N. University Drive. The victim reported being hit in the face.

Aggravated Battery

A domestic altercation was reported Sept. 25. A suspect was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery involving domestic violence and taken to the Broward County Main Jail.

Assault

A domestic assault was reported Sept. 24. Deputies reported no injuries and discovered an injunction violation. A suspect was arrested.

Stalking

A stalking incident was reported Sept. 25 following a domestic disturbance involving harassment.

Drug Offenses

A man was reportedly observed smoking crack cocaine Sept. 22. Tamarac Fire Rescue transported him to Holy Cross Hospital before he was arrested and taken to jail.

Obstruction

A driver stopped for a windshield tint violation Sept. 23 allegedly refused deputies’ lawful orders. Deputies issued multiple citations and arrested the driver for obstruction.

Death Investigations

Deputies investigated a death Sept. 24 after a patient stopped breathing. The report described the death as natural and noted that a do-not-resuscitate order was in place.

Deputies responded to the Fairfield by Marriott in Tamarac Sept. 24 after hotel staff found a deceased person. Homicide and crime scene detectives also responded.

Missing Persons

A juvenile was reported missing Sept. 24 after running away from home.

A juvenile runaway was reported missing Sept. 27.

A juvenile was reported missing Sept. 27 after leaving a foster home without permission.

A juvenile was reported missing Sept. 28 after last being seen at a Tamarac residence shortly after midnight.

Animal Abuse or Neglect

An animal abuse or neglect incident was reported Sept. 28. No additional details were provided.

Other Incidents

Deputies responded to mental health-related calls Sept. 22, Sept. 24, Sept. 25 and Sept. 28. Several individuals were taken into custody under the Baker Act for evaluation. A person reported missing Sept. 25 was located approximately 30 minutes later and taken for evaluation.

A custody-related harassment complaint was documented Sept. 24. The reporting person was referred to the appropriate agencies for assistance.

An Uber passenger requested an information report Sept. 24 after a driver asked for a phone number, which the passenger provided. Deputies reported that no crime occurred.

A dispute between neighbors over smoking in an apartment stairway was documented Sept. 24. The parties reached an understanding in deputies’ presence, and no crime was reported.

Tamarac Fire Rescue forced entry into a home Sept. 25 after receiving a medical pendant alarm. No one was found inside.

A customer reported an argument with a business employee Sept. 27. The customer believed the employee had a firearm but did not see one.

Deputies also documented noncriminal domestic disturbances Sept. 24, Sept. 25, Sept. 27 and Sept. 28.

Arrests

Iqra Baig, 37, was arrested Sept. 22 in Tamarac on a charge of domestic battery.

Edgar Kirk Steuerwald, 51, was arrested Sept. 22 in Tamarac on a charge of sexual battery.

Theron Lakeith Oliphant, 51, was arrested Sept. 22 in Tamarac on a charge of burglary with assault or battery.

Austin Ray Collier, 33, was arrested Sept. 22 in Tamarac on a charge of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.

Narahjee Debella Martin, 22, was arrested Sept. 23 in Tamarac on a charge of resisting or obstructing an officer without violence.

Matthew Miguel Binion, 25, was arrested Sept. 24 in North Lauderdale on a charge of criminal mischief involving property damage of $200 or less, a subsequent offense.

Christopher John-Dominic Hauck, 32, was arrested Sept. 24 in Tamarac on a charge of domestic violence assault.

Edgar Kirk Steuerwald, 51, was also listed as arrested Sept. 25 in Tamarac on a charge of sexual battery involving an adult victim and an adult suspect.

Rotchild Steeve Telsaint, 22, was arrested Sept. 25 in Tamarac on a charge of aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability involving domestic violence.

Travis Dwayne Leslie, 38, was arrested Sept. 26 in Tamarac on a warrant for failure to appear.

Isaiah Jamal Sylvestre, 30, was arrested Sept. 26 in Tamarac on a charge of domestic battery.

Jordan Antwon Nelson, 33, was arrested Sept. 28 at West Commercial Boulevard and North State Road 7 in Tamarac on a charge of driving under the influence, first offense.

Carika Romone Hall, 26, was arrested Sept. 28 in Tamarac on a warrant for a probation violation related to child neglect.

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