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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through December 15, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents & Investigations

Fraud – Impersonation:
A Tamarac resident reported losing approximately $2,200 after being contacted by a man claiming to work for the Broward Sheriff’s Office, who instructed the victim to send money via Zelle for a supposed “pretrial intervention program” involving their son.

Auto Theft:
A vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot along North University Drive after the owner discovered it missing upon leaving work. The vehicle was entered as stolen.

Burglary – Business:
A suspect reached over the counter at a Wendy’s in Tamarac, opened the cash register, stole $10, and then used the money to purchase food. The suspect was later identified by deputies.

Aggravated Assault (Road Rage):
During a road rage incident, a victim reported that an unknown male pointed a firearm at him before fleeing the area.

Battery – Dating Violence:
A woman reported being struck in the face by her boyfriend during an argument inside a Tamarac residence. She wished to press charges.

Domestic Battery:
Deputies arrested a man after a verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation with his wife. The victim reported being grabbed, shaken, and pushed against a wall.

Aggravated Battery – Domestic Violence:
A domestic incident involving a grandmother and her 13-year-old granddaughter resulted in injuries. The suspect struck the grandmother with a ceramic cup, causing a facial injury.

Death Investigation:
Deputies responded to a report of an unresponsive 92-year-old woman. No signs of trauma or suspicious circumstances were observed, and the death appeared consistent with natural causes.

Grand Theft:
A victim reported $1,800 stolen from inside her home, allegedly by movers. No witnesses or surveillance cameras were available.

Fraud – Bitcoin Scam:
A Tamarac woman reported losing approximately $21,000 after being persuaded to invest money through a cryptocurrency scheme initiated via social media.

Retail Theft / Shoplifting:
Multiple retail thefts were reported at businesses along West Commercial Boulevard, with suspects passing points of sale without payment.

Criminal Mischief:
Incidents included windows shattered by thrown objects and vehicle tires slashed during domestic-related disputes.

Theft – All Other:
Several residents reported stolen packages, vehicle tags, bicycles, and personal property, with losses ranging from $50 to $671.

Baker Act / Mental Health Incidents:
Deputies responded to multiple calls involving suicidal ideations or mental health crises, resulting in individuals being transported to behavioral health facilities for evaluation.

Domestic Disturbances (Non-Crime):
Numerous verbal-only domestic incidents were documented where no physical violence occurred and no arrests were made.

Arrests

Delano Romis Gordon, 27 – Possession of marijuana over 20 grams (felony)

Alastair Quinn Mackey, 40 – Trespassing (misdemeanor)

Patrick Edward Megargee, 41 – Resisting an officer with violence (felony)

Craig Horton, 59 – Warrant / petit theft

Aaron Tyrone Pratt, 37 – Petit theft with two or more prior convictions (felony)

Andre Dale Samuels, 32 – Possession of cocaine (felony)

Sean Turnquest, 57 – Trespassing

Norma Jean Chester, 69 – Warrant / aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Alejandra Maria Soto-Hernandez, 42 – Assault, domestic violence

Robert Paul Anderson, 36 – Dating violence battery

Kelly Nicole Petion, 40 – Battery on a law enforcement officer (felony)

Cortez Xavier Walker, 26 – Resisting an officer without violence

Michael Jay Crary, 49 – Domestic battery

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