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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents from October 13 to Oct. 19, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests local law enforcement handled during this period.

Incidents

Theft – Oct. 13

A resident reported approximately $3,000 to $4,000 in cash, designer shoes and a cellphone missing from a shared residence in Tamarac. The theft was reported after the fact, and the total estimated loss was listed as $4,901. Deputies investigated the missing property, but no suspect had been identified at the time of the report.

Shoplifting – Oct. 15

Marshalls, located at 4197 W. Commercial Blvd., reported a theft that occurred Oct. 9. The estimated loss was $500. A representative contacted the Broward Sheriff’s Office on Oct. 15 to document the incident and obtain a case number. The report did not identify a suspect or indicate whether the merchandise was recovered.

Missing Property – Oct. 15

A Tamarac resident contacted deputies to report that several items were missing from her residence. The incident was documented as an information report rather than a confirmed theft. The report did not specify the missing items, their value or whether anyone was suspected of taking them.

Attempted Residential Burglary – Oct. 15

A woman reported an attempted burglary of her occupied Tamarac residence between 1:30 and 1:40 p.m. According to deputies, a Hispanic man allegedly broke the locks on her garage door, damaged a screened patio door and repeatedly banged on the home’s rear door.

Deputies initially responded to a suspicious-person complaint before determining that the incident involved an attempted occupied residential burglary. The incident was reported Oct. 16. The available bulletin does not indicate whether the suspect was apprehended.

Shoplifting – Oct. 16

A theft involving approximately $4 in merchandise was reported at the Shell gas station at 7000 N. University Drive at approximately 11:03 a.m. Deputies responded to investigate the reported larceny. The bulletin did not identify the merchandise or provide suspect information.

Auto Theft – Oct. 16

A resident reported that his gray Toyota Highlander had disappeared from a Tamarac residential parking area sometime between 11 p.m. Oct. 15 and 7 a.m. Oct. 16.

The owner told deputies he had last seen the vehicle parked and secured the previous night. An anonymous neighbor reported seeing a tow truck outside the building around that time but could not confirm whether it had removed the Highlander.

The owner planned to contact the leasing office about additional surveillance footage and told investigators he wanted to pursue charges if a suspect was identified. Deputies completed a stolen vehicle affidavit. The report did not indicate whether the vehicle had been recovered.

Shoplifting – Oct. 16

Marshalls at 4197 W. Commercial Blvd. reported a shoplifting incident between approximately 5:54 and 5:59 p.m. The estimated loss was $196.

A deputy responded to investigate the theft after it occurred. The bulletin did not identify the merchandise involved or indicate whether a suspect was arrested in connection with this particular incident.

Shoplifting – Oct. 16

Walgreens, located at 3914 W. Commercial Blvd., reported a theft at approximately 11:19 p.m.

According to deputies, an unidentified man stole several bottles of soap valued at approximately $162 before fleeing to an unknown location. The bulletin did not indicate that the merchandise was recovered or that an arrest had been made.

Shoplifting – Oct. 16

Marshalls at 4197 W. Commercial Blvd. reported another shoplifting incident involving merchandise valued at approximately $203.

Deputies investigated the incident, which occurred during the evening hours, and arrested a 31-year-old man on a misdemeanor petit theft charge. He was transported to the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail.

Credit Card Fraud – Oct. 17

A Tamarac resident reported losing a wallet containing approximately $150 in cash and a debit card sometime between Oct. 15 and Oct. 16.

The missing debit card was subsequently used to make multiple unauthorized purchases, according to the report. Deputies documented the missing wallet and fraudulent transactions. The bulletin did not identify a suspect or specify the total amount of the unauthorized charges.

Residential Burglary – Oct. 18

Deputies investigated a reported unlawful entry and property damage at a Tamarac residence stemming from an incident on Oct. 17.

According to the report, deputies were assisting with a standby while someone retrieved personal belongings when a resident alleged that another person had unlawfully entered the home and damaged property.

Investigators reviewed the allegations and determined that no violation of an existing injunction had been observed. The bulletin did not specify the extent of the property damage or indicate whether burglary charges were filed.

Assaults, Batteries and Threats

Battery – Oct. 13

Deputies investigated a reported battery in Tamarac that occurred between approximately 9:10 and 9:14 p.m. The bulletin provides limited details about the confrontation.

An arrest associated with the incident was recorded the same day on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.

Battery – Oct. 14

A dispute between roommates escalated into a physical confrontation shortly before 2:45 a.m. in Tamarac.

Deputies responded and investigated the altercation. According to the report, both individuals were issued misdemeanor case filing packets, allowing them to pursue the matter through the court system. The bulletin did not describe injuries or indicate that either roommate was arrested at the scene.

Stalking – Oct. 14

A woman reported ongoing stalking and harassment by her mother, alleging repeated unwanted visits, excessive telephone calls, unwanted text messages and a previous death threat.

The woman told investigators that the conduct had caused significant emotional distress. She provided a sworn recorded statement and expressed her desire to pursue criminal prosecution.

Deputies provided information about victim assistance resources. According to the bulletin, the investigation resulted in charges involving stalking and harassing telephone calls. The report did not identify the accused or specify whether an arrest had occurred.

Dating Violence Battery – Oct. 14

Deputies responded to a dating violence complaint in Tamarac after a man reported that another person had kicked a door toward him and pushed it against his body.

According to the report, the incident occurred during a confrontation involving the two individuals. Investigators determined that criminal charges were warranted, and a 23-year-old woman was arrested on a misdemeanor dating violence battery charge.

Suspicious Incident – Oct. 14

A woman contacted the Broward Sheriff’s Office at approximately 11:26 p.m. to report a disturbing incident near Rock Island Road and West Commercial Boulevard.

The caller told deputies she had witnessed a woman being grabbed and thrown into a white Lexus.

Deputies documented the information as a suspicious incident. The bulletin did not provide additional details about the people involved, the vehicle’s direction of travel or whether investigators located the woman.

Reported Harassment and Possible Tracking – Oct. 15

A woman reported that her former husband had allegedly recorded and shared her private conversations, possibly accessed her cellphone without permission and placed a tracking device on her vehicle.

The allegations concerned conduct dating back to March 20.

Deputies inspected the vehicle but did not locate a tracking device or audio recording equipment. The Tamarac Criminal Investigations Unit was notified and advised that the allegations would be investigated further.

The incident was classified as a noncriminal domestic disturbance at the time of the report.

Unwanted Touching – Oct. 15

A woman reported that an unknown individual touched her buttocks while she was seated outside her Tamarac business between approximately 3:45 and 3:57 p.m.

Deputies documented the complaint as a battery investigation. The report did not provide a description of the suspect or indicate whether the person had been identified.

Battery – Oct. 16

A man reported that his roommate pushed him approximately six to eight times in the chest with both hands while he attempted to intervene in an argument between the roommate and a male visitor.

The victim told deputies he wanted to pursue charges and provided a sworn statement. Investigators photographed evidence and documented his account.

Deputies also provided information about restraining orders, eviction proceedings and victims’ rights.

The accused roommate was arrested and transported to the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail. The arrest records identify the charge as felony battery on a person 65 years of age or older.

Neighbor Dispute and Battery – Oct. 16

A Tamarac woman reported an ongoing disagreement between her family and a neighbor that escalated into a physical confrontation.

The incident reportedly occurred between Oct. 15 and Oct. 16. The report listed an estimated loss of $55 but did not specify the damaged or missing property.

Deputies detained the alleged offender and transported the individual to the Juvenile Assessment Center. The bulletin did not identify the juvenile or provide additional details about the physical confrontation.

Domestic Battery – Oct. 16

Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance involving a brother and sister in Tamarac at approximately 5:05 p.m.

The confrontation resulted in both individuals being arrested. According to arrest records, the 37-year-old woman was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery, while the 42-year-old man was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery causing bodily harm.

The bulletin did not provide additional details about what led to the confrontation.

Battery – Oct. 17

A woman reported being battered during an incident in Tamarac shortly after midnight.

According to deputies, the alleged offender fled before law enforcement arrived, driving a white SUV southbound on North University Drive.

The woman suffered a minor cut to her nose but declined assistance from fire rescue personnel.

She provided a sworn recorded statement and told deputies she wanted to pursue criminal charges. Investigators also photographed her injuries. The bulletin did not indicate whether the suspect was subsequently apprehended.

Threatening Assault – Oct. 18

A customer reported being threatened after entering a Tamarac barbershop to ask about haircut prices and whether a barber was available.

The customer told deputies that a verbal confrontation escalated when another man made threats that caused him to fear for his life.

Deputies investigated and arrested the accused on charges of assault and providing false information to a law enforcement officer.

Domestic Disturbances and Other Incidents

Landlord-Tenant Dispute – Oct. 13

A Tamarac woman requested a police information report documenting an ongoing civil disagreement with her landlord. The reported dispute involved incidents dating from Sept. 20 through Oct. 13. Deputies classified the matter as a civil issue, and the bulletin did not indicate that criminal charges were filed.

Domestic Disturbance – Oct. 13

Deputies responded to a verbal domestic dispute in Tamarac at approximately 3:58 p.m. Investigators determined that the disagreement had not become physical and that no crime had occurred.

Behavioral Health Incident – Oct. 14

Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance involving a woman and her boyfriend at approximately 6:37 a.m.

The woman reported that the couple had argued verbally before her boyfriend walked away. During the response, an individual was placed under the Baker Act and transported to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center for treatment.

Domestic Disturbance – Oct. 14

A married couple was involved in a verbal disagreement that prompted a law enforcement response at approximately 9:39 a.m.

Deputies investigated and determined that no criminal offense had occurred. Both individuals remained at the residence without further incident, and no charges were filed.

Death Investigation – Oct. 14

Deputies responded to a Tamarac location at approximately 1:56 p.m. after receiving a report of a man who was unconscious and not breathing.

Fire rescue personnel transported him to Woodmont Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The bulletin did not identify the man or specify the cause of death.

Behavioral Health Incident – Oct. 14

Deputies responded to another Baker Act incident at approximately 7:32 p.m. The individual was transported to a Fort Lauderdale behavioral health facility without further incident. The bulletin did not provide additional information about the circumstances.

Death Investigation – Oct. 14

Deputies responded to another reported death in Tamarac at approximately 8:20 p.m.

The incident was documented as a death investigation. The bulletin did not identify the deceased individual, describe the circumstances or provide a cause of death.

Found Substance – Oct. 15

A deputy reported discovering a small clear plastic bag containing a white powdery substance while cleaning the back seat of a patrol vehicle at approximately 4:02 a.m.

The bag was collected and submitted into evidence for destruction. The report did not identify the substance or indicate how it came to be inside the vehicle.

Unwanted Communications – Oct. 15

A complainant contacted deputies regarding unwanted communications from a former contracted security employee following a workplace disagreement.

Deputies reviewed the complaint and documented the communications for informational purposes. Investigators determined that no criminal offense had been established at the time.

Behavioral Health Incident – Oct. 15

Deputies responded to a Tamarac residence at approximately 10:23 p.m. after a woman expressed concern about her daughter’s mental health and refusal to take prescribed medication.

The daughter was placed under the Baker Act and transported to Imperial Point Medical Center for evaluation.

Welfare and Resource Request – Oct. 16

Deputies responded to a request involving someone seeking assistance and community resources at approximately 2:21 a.m.

A referral was made to the Florida Department of Children and Families. The bulletin did not provide additional information about the assistance requested.

Behavioral Health Incident – Oct. 16

Deputies responded to another Baker Act incident at approximately 7:58 a.m. An individual was taken into custody for an involuntary mental health examination and transported to a Fort Lauderdale behavioral health facility.

Welfare Check – Oct. 16

A Tamarac woman requested a welfare check after being unable to contact her daughter for approximately three weeks.

Deputies located the daughter by telephone, verified her identity and confirmed that she was safe.

The daughter explained that her cellphone had recently been repaired and said she did not need assistance. She declined to disclose her current residence but agreed to contact her mother.

Deputies notified the mother that her daughter was safe, and no further assistance was requested.

Warrant Arrest During Domestic Disturbance – Oct. 16

Deputies responded to a reported domestic disturbance that was determined to be a verbal disagreement.

During the investigation, a man was found to have an active warrant related to petit theft and failure to appear in court.

He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Broward County Main Jail.

Verbal Dispute Between Parents – Oct. 16

Deputies documented a verbal disagreement between two adults who were parents. The report classified the incident as informational and did not indicate that a physical confrontation occurred or that charges were filed.

Found Bank Card – Oct. 16

An anonymous woman turned in a PNC Bank Visa debit card that belonged to another individual. Deputies documented the found property. The bulletin did not indicate whether the card was returned to its owner.

Behavioral Health Incident – Oct. 16

Deputies documented another Baker Act incident at approximately 5 p.m. The bulletin confirmed that an individual was placed under the Baker Act but did not provide additional publicly available details about the circumstances.

Domestic Disturbance – Oct. 17

Deputies responded to a disagreement between a mother and daughter shortly after midnight.

According to the report, the argument concerned a Post-it note. The disagreement remained verbal, and the daughter left the residence for the night without further incident.

No physical confrontation occurred.

Domestic Disturbance – Oct. 17

Deputies responded to a verbal domestic disagreement involving a cellphone at approximately 4:48 a.m.

No injuries were observed, and the individuals agreed to separate temporarily. The report did not indicate that criminal charges were filed.

Domestic Disturbance – Oct. 17

Deputies responded to a household argument at approximately 7:52 p.m. involving disagreements about cleaning the kitchen and showing respect.

Investigators determined that the confrontation had remained verbal. No injuries, marks or bruises were observed, and those involved said nothing physical had occurred.

Domestic Disturbance – Oct. 17

A woman contacted deputies after a verbal disagreement with her boyfriend at approximately 8:25 p.m.

She told investigators that the argument had not become physical. Deputies determined that no crime had occurred.

Injunction Complaint – Oct. 17

Deputies responded to a Tamarac location at approximately 11:59 p.m. regarding an alleged violation of a court injunction.

The incident was documented under a domestic disturbance classification. The bulletin did not describe the alleged violation or indicate whether charges were filed.

Domestic Disturbance – Oct. 18

Deputies documented another domestic dispute in Tamarac at approximately 7:49 p.m.

The bulletin classified the incident as an attempted noncriminal domestic disturbance but did not provide additional information about the individuals involved or the circumstances.

Parade Incident – Oct. 13

A deputy working a parade detail reported that a marked Broward Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle was splattered with paint while participants were throwing paint during the event. The incident occurred at approximately 11:32 a.m. Deputies documented the matter for informational purposes. The report did not specify whether the vehicle sustained permanent damage.

Arrests

The following arrests were listed in the Broward Sheriff’s Office bulletin for Oct. 13-19, 2026:

Marcela Gomez, 34, was arrested Oct. 13 on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
Kerla Joseph, 34, was arrested Oct. 13 on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
Berenice Jeanty, 27, was arrested Oct. 14 on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
Akyla Arianna Denise McGee, 23, was arrested Oct. 14 on a misdemeanor dating violence battery charge.
Damani Jaden Jones, 22, was arrested Oct. 15 on a misdemeanor warrant.
Cheri Juanita Clarke, 57, was arrested Oct. 16 in North Lauderdale on a misdemeanor petit theft warrant.
Kimberly Marie McMahon, 49, was arrested Oct. 16 on a felony charge of battery on a person 65 years of age or older.
Duchane Cole, 48, was arrested Oct. 16 on a felony grand theft warrant involving property valued between $750 and $5,000.
Agata A. Madro, 37, was arrested Oct. 16 on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
Marek Piotr Madro, 42, was arrested Oct. 16 on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery causing bodily harm.
Tomas Vidal, 31, was arrested Oct. 16 on a misdemeanor petit theft charge involving merchandise valued between $100 and $750.

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