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 February 19, 2024.
Fraud
A victim of Fraud – All Other was reported on o2/13/12024. The total estimated loss was $2,655. The deputy made verbal contact with someone who wanted to report the theft of their American Airlines flyer miles.
Burglary
A victim of Burglary Conveyance was reported on 02/13/2024. The total estimated loss was $1,650. While the victim was inside Walgreens, a vehicle parked adjacent to the Blue Kia Forte. Surveillance footage reveals that the window of the Blue Kia Forte was smashed by the person in the other vehicle.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance was reported on 02/16/2024. The total estimated loss was $730. An unknown subject stole an AR-15 from the victim’s vehicle.
A victim of Burglary Residence was reported on 02/13/2024. The total estimated loss was $255. Two victims reported a burglary.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance was reported on 02/19/2024. The total estimated loss was $150. Two vehicles were broken into in an unsuccessful attempt to steal them.
Theft
A victim of Auto Theft was reported on 02/17/2024. The total estimated loss was $10K. The security guard said he saw four suspicious individuals possibly stealing a vehicle and attempting to break into another.
Walgreens was the victim of Theft -Retail / Shoplifting, which was reported on 02/15/2024. The total estimated loss was $130. An unknown female suspect left the store with grooming products without paying.
Sun Vista Gardens Condos was the victim of Theft-All Other, which was reported on 02/15/2024. The total estimated loss was $100. An unknown female resident is seen on CCTV stealing dumbbells from the community gym.
Sawgrass Infiniti was a victim of Auto Theft and was reported on 02/14/2024. The business reported that an unknown subject stole a returned vehicle.
A victim of Auto Theft was reported on 02/16/2024. The victim’s ex-boyfriend picked up the victim’s vehicle from the mechanic and decided not to return it to her.
A victim of Auto Theft was reported on 02/15/2024. A known subject admitted to the victims that he took their vehicle without permission, got into an accident in Miami-Dade County, and abandoned the car there.
Fire
A victim of Fire was reported on 02/14/2024. The renter was cooking, and a fire started on the stove. Tamarac Fire Rescue responded and put the fire out.
Arrests
Hallmon, Erick, Jack, 30, was arrested on a charge of Damage Property-Criminal Mischief – $1000 Dollars Or More on 02/13/2024.
Excellent, Franck, 39, was arrested on a Larceny – Grand Theft 750 Less than 5k Dollars charge on 02/13/2024.
Gunderson, Amy, Banay, 31, was arrested on a charge of Criminal Mischief Damage Less than $200 on 02/15/2024.
Short, Tristen, Nicole, 37, was arrested on a charge of Dui Alcohol Or Drugs 1 Offense at 4500 NW 21st Avenue on 02/17/2024.
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Author Profile
- 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.
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