The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through December 16, 2024. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.
Baker/Marchman Act
December 10: An adult male was found intoxicated and walking with a shotgun in Tamarac. Deputies detained him under the Marchman Act for his safety and others.
December 15: A juvenile involved in a domestic disturbance was taken to the hospital under the Baker Act.
Theft and Burglary
Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts
December 9: A Florida decal was stolen from a blue Nissan Rogue in Tamarac. Estimated loss: $15.
Auto Theft
December 8: A vehicle was reported stolen in Tamarac.
December 15: A 2018 Subaru WRX, valued at $8,000, was taken from a residence between December 10 and December 15.
Retail Theft
December 11: A suspect stole $165 worth of merchandise from Walmart.
December 12: An unknown individual stole $287 in goods from a 7-Eleven.
December 15: Travel-sized items totaling $38 were taken from CVS.
Burglary
December 13: Amazon’s warehouse on W. McNab Road reported a loss of $2,547 after 72 items were stolen.
December 12: A residence in Tamarac suffered a patio burglary, with items valued at $1,000 taken.
December 13: Two suspects in hoodies broke into community mailboxes, stealing mail in an incident captured on video.
Fraud
Identity Theft
December 10: A victim reported fraudulent use of their personal information, spanning from March to December 2024.
Credit Card/ATM Fraud
December 10: A victim reported $300 in fraudulent charges.
December 11: Another incident resulted in a $500 loss.
False Pretenses
December 11: A Tamarac resident was scammed out of $76,429 by an individual they met on Facebook.
Battery and Assault
December 13: A sibling altercation escalated to physical violence, including punching and choking. Body-worn cameras (BWC) were activated during the investigation.
December 13: A shooting led to an aggravated assault investigation in Tamarac.
Information Reports
December 11: A restraining order violation was documented when a suspect parked near a complainant’s home.
December 13: A man wearing a ski mask was reported banging on and kicking a resident’s door.
December 15: A verbal argument between a security guard and a bar customer was recorded.
Arrests
Driving With a Suspended License
December 11: Christopher Wright, 39, was arrested near Bailey Road and Rock Island Road.
Domestic Battery
December 11: Miriam Bawwab, 32, was arrested following a physical altercation.
December 13: Wanda Tellechea, 73, was arrested in a domestic incident involving her adult child.
Got News? Send it to Tamarac Talk. Don’t Miss Reading NW Broward County’s #1 News Sites: Margate Talk, Coral Springs Talk, Coconut Creek Talk, and Parkland Talk.
Author Profile
Latest entries
NewsJuly 9, 2025Broward Schools Earn A Rating Again—No D or F Grades for 2nd Straight Year
NewsJuly 3, 2025Tamarac Crime Update: Multiple Thefts and Domestic Batteries Reported in Tamarac
NewsJune 30, 2025Tamarac’s Own Judge Kenneth Gillespie Honored at Broward County Bar Gala
NewsJune 27, 2025Sing Your Heart Out at Colony West’s Karaoke Party on July 2
