Name: Tamarac Crime Update: Dating Site Fraud Victim Scammed out of $600k • Tamarac Talk
Uploaded: 2023-06-19T11:54:01-04:00
Description: Through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with the residents, this is a summary of Tamarac crime events through June 12.

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By Jim Donnelly

Through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with the residents, this is a summary of Tamarac crime events through June 12.

Theft – Retail / Shoplifting

A victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting on Hiatus Road was reported on: 06/06/2023. Two suspects unlawfully removed four Purple Brand Mattresses from the warehouse. The total estimated loss was: $10,000.

A victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting on W McNab Road was reported on: 06/09/2023. The total estimated loss was: $102.

Threat Assessment

A Threat Assessment Report on NW 94 Avenue was reported on: 06/06/2023. A student was found in possession of an Orbeez toy water gun.

A Threat Assessment Report on NW 94 Avenue was reported on: 06/08/2023. A 17-year-old student was found in possession of a pocket knife.

Theft – All Other

A victim of Theft – All Other on NW 74 Avenue was reported on: 06/06/2023. The total estimated loss was: $192. The victim’s package from Amazon was stolen.

A victim of Theft – All Other on W Commercial Blvd was reported on: 06/11/2023. The total estimated loss was: $409. The victim stated that money and electronics were taken while the hotel staff was servicing her room.

Auto Theft

A victim of Auto Theft on NW 96 Terrace was reported on: 06/07/2023. The victim’s rented Silver Honda Accord was stolen.

A victim of Auto Theft on W Commercial Blvd, a 1996 Toyota Camry, was reported on: 06/10/2023.

Fraud – All Other

A victim of Fraud – All Other on Granville Drive was reported on: 06/09/2023. The total estimated loss was: $600,000. The victim joined an online dating site and was scammed into giving the suspect $600,000, which he had her pay in Bitcoin.

Battery

A victim of Battery on W Commercial Blvd was reported on: 06/10/2023. The victim advised that the suspect punched her in the face.

Burglary Conveyance

A victim of Burglary Conveyance on W Commercial Blvd was reported on: 06/10/2023. The total estimated loss was: $50. The complainant reported a juvenile male wearing a red hoodie broke into her car and stole her makeup bag. It was later determined that someone had also attempted to enter her apartment through the front window.

A victim of Auto Theft on W Commercial Blvd was reported on: 06/11/2023. An employee was terminated and failed to return the vehicle at the designated time.

A victim of Burglary Residence on NW 76 Street was reported on: 06/12/2023. The total estimated loss was: $430. The victim reported that an unknown person entered his garage and stole two drill bits and a weight bench in the box. The suspect(s) were able to open the garage door due to it being unlocked.

Arrests

Marshall, Michael, Reymone, 20, was arrested on a charge of Possession Of Weapon – Or Ammo By Fla Delinquent Adult Felony on Rock Island Road on 06/06/2023.

Scarlett, Ramon, Alexi, 29, was arrested on a Larceny – Petit Theft 2nd Degree 1st Offense charge on NW 53rd Court on 06/06/2023.

Bullard, Damarcus, Javon, 21, was arrested on a Larceny – Grand Theft Of Firearm charge on N University Drive on 06/07/2023.

Sanders, Taurus, Devares, 23, was arrested on a Neglect Child With Great Bodily Harm charge on NW 57 Court on 06/08/2023.

Sanders, Taurus, Devares, 23, was arrested on a Battery-Commit Domestic Battery By Strangulation charge on NW 57 Court on 06/08/2023.

Vollen, Joanne, Marie, 33, was arrested on a Trespassing-Property Not Structure Or Convey charge on W Commercial Blvd on 06/08/2023.

Jackson, Katrina, Shanice, 25, was arrested on a charge of Battery-Touch Or Strike on W Commercial Blvd on 06/10/2023.

Morantes, Ocampo, William, Antonio, 56, was arrested on a charge of Dui Alcohol Or Drugs 2nd Offense on Rock Island Road / W Commercial Blvd on 06/11/2023.

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Jim Donnelly

A Coral Springs resident for over 30 years, Jim Donnelly has had a 40-year career as a photographer, videographer, and editor for South Florida affiliate news stations, along with CNN, ESPN, ABC Sports and News, NBC Sports and News, Fox News, and CBS. Donnelly has won several awards, including EMMY’s, for his team coverage. Currently, he owns Image Masters Photography and works as a Realtor.