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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through March 9, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents

Information / Miscellaneous Reports

• March 3 – Information Report: Deputies generated a report at the Tamarac Police Station for documentation purposes.

• March 3 – Suspicious Incident: Deputies responded to what appeared to be a burglary battery, but all parties confirmed they were playing around.

• March 4 – Information: A woman reported a possible burglary; deputies observed no signs of forced entry.

• March 4 – Threat Documentation: Deputies responded to Woodmont Hospital regarding a threatening statement that was later determined to be hypothetical.

• March 5 – Traffic Stop Documentation: A vehicle stop was conducted after a tag returned with no record; no citation was issued.

• March 7 – Business Contact: Deputies made contact with a business on North State Road 7 following complaints.

• March 8 – Police Service Call: Deputies provided transportation assistance to a behavioral health facility.

• March 9 – Suspicious Incident: Deputies responded to a report of a student making verbal threats to shoot students and his mother.

Domestic Disturbances (Verbal Only – No Crime)

Multiple verbal domestic disputes were reported throughout the week, including:

• Arguments between family members over household responsibilities
• Disputes involving former partners
• Custody exchange disagreement
• Verbal arguments between parents and adult children

In each case, deputies determined no physical violence occurred, and no arrests were made.

Lost / Found Property

• Wallets reported lost (one later recovered without a driver’s license)
• Found wallet turned into a gas station
• Lost Humana insurance EBT card and $20

Other Incidents

• Animal Abuse Investigation (March 3): A Crime Stoppers tip showed a man striking a small dog. Attempts to locate the subject were unsuccessful.

• Animal Bite (March 5): A neighbor was bitten by another neighbor’s dog. Report forwarded to Broward County Animal Care.

• Property Damage (March 6–7): A directional sign was damaged.

Major Crimes

Robbery (March 3)

A woman reported that a man she met at work followed her home and demanded her purse, which contained approximately $700 in cash, car keys, and a bank card. The suspect fled in an unknown vehicle.

Robbery by Sudden Snatching (March 4)

A woman reported that her boyfriend forcibly removed her phone and keys from her hand.

Burglary – Business (March 5)

My Smoke Stash, 6418 N. University Drive was burglarized after suspects shattered a glass window. Estimated loss: $11,005. Surveillance footage was obtained.

Fraud – Credit Card (Reported March 5)

A victim reported fraudulent charges totaling $1,250.

Fraud – All Other (March 7)

A victim reported being defrauded of $10,000.

Embezzlement (March 8)

A woman reported she was defrauded of $45,000 by a man who claimed he would repair her vehicle and “flip” the money for profit.

Retail Theft (March 8)

At Walgreens, 6401 W. Commercial Blvd., a suspect attempted to pass counterfeit $50 bills labeled “motion picture purposes,” then fled with merchandise valued at $143.

Auto Theft (March 6)

A 2019 gray Genesis G70 was reported stolen from a parking lot.

Robbery – No Firearm (March 8)

A victim reported being slapped during an argument and having his glasses stolen.

Death Investigations

Several death investigations were reported during the week, including:

• Natural death
• Welfare check resulting in deceased individual
• Suicide investigation involving a self-inflicted gunshot wound

Investigations remain ongoing where applicable.

Arrests

The following arrests were made in Tamarac during the reporting period:

• Christopher James Newkirk, 41 – Resisting officer with violence (felony)
• Peterson J. Lauriston, 25 – Robbery by sudden snatching (felony)
• Ronald James Fonda, 80 – Warrant: Lewd or lascivious molestation (felony)
• Drake Fitzer, 19 – Possession of fraudulent driver’s license (felony)
• Maurice Sean Clarke, 23 – Nonmoving traffic violation (misdemeanor)
• Rosena Pierre, 32 – Driving while license suspended, habitual offender (felony)
• Giovanni Salinas, 41 – Burglary of occupied conveyance (felony)
• Reginald B. Mitchell, 56 – Violation of injunction (misdemeanor)
• Kristy Grace Davis, 30 – Robbery – no firearm (felony)
• Ynndilge Belizaire, 31 – Domestic battery by strangulation (felony)

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