The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents from October 20 to Oct. 26, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests local law enforcement handled during this period.
Incidents
Credit Card Fraud
A Tamarac resident reported Oct. 20 that an unknown person opened three credit card accounts in her name without her knowledge or permission. The fraudulent activity reportedly occurred between Jan. 1 and Sept. 1. No suspect was identified in the report.
Attempted $12,000 Bank Fraud
A Tamarac resident reported an attempted fraud involving a $12,000 transfer from his bank account. The incident occurred in Atlanta, Georgia, on Oct. 20 and was reported to BSO on Oct. 21. According to the report, someone attempted to transfer the funds without authorization.
Theft of Personal Belongings
A theft was reported Oct. 20 at approximately 3:40 p.m. in Tamarac. According to BSO, a woman reported that her sister entered another sister’s room and took personal belongings. The report did not specify the items taken or their value.
$2,000 Recreational Vehicle Scam
A business identified as Custom Concepts Designs, located at 5449 N. State Road 7, reported a $2,000 wire fraud on Oct. 22.
According to BSO, the reporting party found a recreational vehicle advertised online through a website identified as vendinventures.shop and contacted the business to arrange a purchase. The individual subsequently lost $2,000 in the transaction. The fraudulent activity reportedly occurred between Sept. 25 and Oct. 12.
Credit Cards Stolen From Vehicle
A woman reported a vehicle burglary in Tamarac on Oct. 22 at approximately 12:05 p.m.
According to BSO, someone entered her vehicle and removed four credit cards and a Florida identification card from the glove compartment. The victim later received notifications of unauthorized transactions at multiple locations.
Deputies found no signs of forced entry. Attempts to recover fingerprints were unsuccessful because of wet exterior surfaces and the condition of the vehicle’s interior.
Shoplifting at Marshalls
A retail theft was reported at Marshalls, 4197 W. Commercial Blvd., on Oct. 23.
According to BSO, an unidentified man stole three pairs of Nike sneakers, a grooming kit and a manicure set at approximately 1:43 p.m.
The merchandise was valued at $193 before taxes, with the report listing a total estimated loss of $207.
The theft was captured on store surveillance cameras. Deputies obtained video footage, a photograph of the suspect and an itemized receipt. Store representatives indicated they wanted to pursue charges if the suspect was identified.
$250 Bicycle Theft
A bicycle valued at approximately $250 was reported stolen in Tamarac on Oct. 23.
According to BSO, the theft occurred Sept. 23 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The incident was reported approximately one month later. The report did not provide additional information about the bicycle or a possible suspect.
$30,000 Vehicle Reported Stolen and Crashed
A vehicle valued at approximately $30,000 was reported stolen Oct. 24 near 4980 E. Sabal Palm Blvd.
According to BSO, deputies responded at approximately 4:47 p.m. after the vehicle’s owner learned that his car had been involved in a crash.
The owner told deputies he had not been driving the vehicle and was informed that an unidentified woman had driven it into a tree.
The damaged vehicle was subsequently towed to D&G Towing. The incident was documented as an auto theft.
$6,000 Check Fraud Investigation
A Tamarac woman reported suspected check fraud Oct. 24 after receiving a notification from Wells Fargo that a $2,500 check had posted to her account, resulting in an overdraft.
According to BSO, the woman said technicians from Blue Stream Fiber had visited her residence approximately two weeks earlier to complete an installation.
She told deputies she believed the technicians might have taken several checks from a checkbook stored in her bedroom.
The report listed an estimated loss of $6,000. The woman’s suspicions were documented, but the report did not establish who took the checks.
Dog Reported Stolen
A Tamarac resident reported the theft of a dog valued at approximately $3,000 on Oct. 25.
According to BSO, the dog was reportedly taken between 3 and 4 p.m. The incident was reported later that evening.
The report did not provide the dog’s breed, description or information about a possible suspect.
Assaults, Domestic Disturbances and Other Incidents
Family Dispute Over Personal Belongings
Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Oct. 20 at approximately 8 a.m. involving two stepsisters.
According to BSO, the disagreement concerned personal belongings and arrangements for providing care to a family member.
One of the women held power of attorney and was coordinating assistance through Elder Link.
Deputies reported that no physical violence occurred or was observed.
Domestic Disturbance Involving Scissors
Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Tamarac on Oct. 20 at approximately 9:06 a.m. after a woman reported that her son had grabbed a pair of scissors during an argument.
According to BSO, the son became upset during the disagreement and made statements about killing himself.
A family member observed him holding the scissors before he eventually put them down.
Deputies determined that he met the criteria for an involuntary mental health examination under Florida’s Baker Act.
Dispute Involving Protective Injunction
A woman contacted BSO on Oct. 20 after a verbal confrontation with the father of her children while riding public transportation.
According to the report, an injunction was in place involving the parties. However, deputies determined that the available information did not establish that the man knowingly violated the injunction.
Because the incident occurred outside Tamarac’s jurisdiction, the woman was advised to contact the appropriate law enforcement agency.
Domestic Disturbance Following Welfare Concern
Deputies responded to a Tamarac residence Oct. 20 at approximately 5:30 p.m. after an anonymous caller expressed concern for a friend’s safety.
The caller told deputies that the woman’s boyfriend had previously been physically abusive and requested that law enforcement check on her.
When deputies arrived, the woman said everything was fine and that she did not need assistance.
Missing Daughter Reported
A parent contacted BSO on Oct. 21 to report a missing daughter.
According to the report, the daughter was last accounted for during a period beginning at approximately 6 a.m. Oct. 20. The missing-person report was filed shortly after midnight Oct. 21.
Deputies entered the daughter into the missing-person database. No additional information about her whereabouts was provided.
Domestic Battery Investigation
Deputies investigated a domestic battery in Tamarac on Oct. 21 at approximately 12:38 p.m.
According to BSO, the victim was uncooperative with law enforcement during the investigation. The report did not provide additional details about the confrontation.
Ongoing Dispute Between Neighbors
A Tamarac resident contacted deputies Oct. 21 to document an ongoing disagreement with neighbors.
According to BSO, the dispute involved statements the reporting party considered concerning. The resident requested that the incidents be documented by law enforcement.
The report indicated that the disagreement had been ongoing since at least July 11.
Residential Fire
Tamarac Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire Oct. 21 at approximately 10:42 p.m.
Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the resident was not injured.
According to BSO, a fire inspector determined that the fire appeared to have started accidentally.
Argument Between Aunt and Niece
Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Oct. 22 at approximately 1:30 a.m. involving an aunt and niece.
According to BSO, the women had been involved in a verbal disagreement. Both parties provided similar accounts, and deputies determined that no physical confrontation had occurred.
Dispute Over Social Media and Politics
Deputies responded to a disturbance Oct. 22 at approximately 7:13 a.m. involving two people arguing about online posts and political issues.
According to BSO, both individuals acknowledged the disagreement, but neither reported receiving threats. A witness also confirmed that no threats had been made.
Neighbor Dispute Over Air Conditioning Unit
Deputies documented an ongoing dispute between neighbors Oct. 22 at approximately 6:50 p.m.
According to BSO, the disagreement concerned an outdoor air conditioning unit. The report did not indicate that an arrest was made.
Battery Report Involving Transportation Driver
A person contacted BSO on Oct. 22 to report an alleged sexual assault involving a transportation driver.
According to the report, the caller could not provide identifying information about the driver.
Deputies investigated and determined that a battery had occurred. The reporting party indicated a desire to pursue criminal charges.
The reported incident occurred sometime between Oct. 21 at 11:45 a.m. and Oct. 22 at 7:20 p.m.
Domestic Dispute Between Father and Daughter
Deputies responded to a verbal domestic disturbance Oct. 22 at approximately 9:47 p.m. involving a father and daughter.
According to BSO, deputies found no visible marks or bruises on either person indicating that a physical confrontation had occurred.
Domestic Battery Arrest
Deputies responded to a domestic battery in Tamarac on Oct. 22 at approximately 11:41 p.m.
According to BSO, investigators determined that a crime had occurred. A suspect was arrested and transported to the Broward County Main Jail without further incident.
Disagreement Over $300 and Personal Belongings
Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Oct. 23 involving two people who were arguing over personal belongings and money.
According to BSO, one person had returned to a residence to collect belongings and approximately $300 allegedly owed.
Both individuals confirmed that no physical confrontation occurred during the current incident.
Deputies determined that the disagreement was verbal. A separate altercation reportedly occurring the previous night was referred to the Margate Police Department.
Harassment Complaint Involving Threat to Post Nude Photographs
A woman contacted BSO on Oct. 23 regarding an ongoing dispute with her cousin.
According to the report, the disagreement followed another person’s arrest and involved repeated telephone calls and profanity-laced messages.
One party alleged that the other threatened to post her nude photographs online.
Deputies reviewed the messages provided but did not identify threats in the available communications.
During the investigation, a gold iPhone 12 Pro Max with a cracked back was recovered and returned. A blue iPad A16 remained missing.
Both parties were advised to stop contacting each other and to preserve relevant messages and recordings for investigators.
Dog Attack and Falls Reported
A Tamarac resident contacted BSO on Oct. 23 to document several incidents that reportedly occurred at a residential complex in June.
According to the report, the woman said she had fallen on a sidewalk, was attacked by a dog approximately one week later and experienced another fall at the property.
She told deputies that an attorney had advised her to obtain a police report documenting the incidents.
Employee Dispute
Deputies responded to a reported workplace altercation Oct. 23 at approximately 4:10 p.m. at 8375 N. Pine Island Road.
According to BSO, a store manager reported that two employees had been involved in an earlier confrontation.
Both employees had left the property before deputies arrived.
Dispute Over Clothing and Living Arrangements
Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Oct. 23 at approximately 6 p.m.
According to BSO, the disagreement involved clothing one of the residents wore to work.
During the argument, one party wanted the other removed from their shared residence.
Deputies explained that the individual could not simply be forced out and that a formal eviction process would be necessary.
The person facing removal said plans were being made to move elsewhere.
Both parties confirmed that the disagreement had not become physical, and deputies observed no injuries.
Dispute Over Divorce and Joint Bank Account
Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance Oct. 24 at approximately 6 p.m. after a woman told her husband she intended to divorce him.
According to BSO, the announcement led to an argument. The husband also alleged that money had been taken from their joint bank account.
The couple reportedly occupied separate bedrooms.
Deputies observed indications of possible substance use in one room and noted that one party appeared incoherent during the encounter.
Both individuals denied that any physical confrontation occurred, and deputies observed no injuries.
Argument Over Theater Seats
Deputies responded to The Palace Theater at Kings Point, 7620 Nob Hill Road, on Oct. 24 at approximately 7:55 p.m.
According to BSO, the disturbance involved a disagreement over theater seating.
Deputies determined that no crime had occurred.
Woman Found Dead During Welfare Check
Deputies responded to a Tamarac residence Oct. 24 at approximately 10:49 p.m. to conduct a welfare check.
According to BSO, the person requesting assistance said he had not spoken with the woman living at the residence for approximately seven days and was concerned about her well-being.
Deputies entered the residence and found the woman deceased in her bedroom.
The incident was documented as a death investigation. The report did not specify a cause of death.
Missing Juvenile Located
A missing juvenile was located in Tamarac on Oct. 25 at approximately 8:32 p.m.
According to BSO, a resident contacted deputies after a young girl knocked on her door and asked to use a telephone.
When the resident learned that the girl was a juvenile, she contacted law enforcement.
Deputies determined that the girl had been reported missing.
Her mother and aunt arrived at the location, and deputies notified BSO communications that she had been found.
The juvenile was released into the care of her mother and aunt.
Arrests
Javanna Antonio Magnus, 38 — Cocaine Distribution Charge
Javanna Antonio Magnus, 38, was arrested Oct. 20 in Tamarac on a felony charge of possession of cocaine with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver.
The arrest bulletin did not provide additional information about the amount of cocaine involved or the circumstances leading to the arrest.
Jillian Kay Koulesser, 45 — Domestic Battery
Jillian Kay Koulesser, 45, was arrested Oct. 21 on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
According to BSO, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at approximately 11:21 a.m.
The victim told investigators that Koulesser struck him in the nose with a closed fist during an altercation.
A witness corroborated the allegation, telling deputies she saw Koulesser punch the victim.
After obtaining a sworn recorded statement and completing the investigation, deputies arrested Koulesser and transported her to the Broward County Main Jail.
Adler Telfort, 29 — Aggravated Assault
Adler Telfort, 29, was arrested Oct. 21 in Tamarac on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill.
The arrest bulletin did not provide additional details about the confrontation.
Ivenet Saincilus, 25 — Domestic Battery
Ivenet Saincilus, 25, was arrested Oct. 21 in Tamarac on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
According to BSO, the incident involved a domestic battery reported at approximately 12:38 p.m.
The victim was reportedly uncooperative with deputies during the investigation.
Dina Noel, 50 — Robbery by Sudden Snatching
Dina Noel, 50, was arrested Oct. 22 on a felony charge of robbery by sudden snatching without a firearm or other weapon.
According to BSO, the arrest followed an investigation into a domestic confrontation involving an aunt and niece.
The niece alleged that her aunt struck her, damaged an iPad and two Pandora necklaces, and took her cellphone.
The damaged property was valued at approximately $1,199.
The victim provided a sworn recorded statement and received information about available victim services.
Deputies arrested Noel and transported her to the Broward County Main Jail.
Alicia Marie Gravagna, 28 — Fentanyl Possession
Alicia Marie Gravagna, 28, was arrested Oct. 22 following an encounter at 3915 W. Commercial Blvd.
According to BSO, deputies discovered that Gravagna had an active arrest warrant.
During the investigation, deputies also identified fentanyl in her possession.
Gravagna was arrested on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
Derek Enrique, 43 — Felony Warrant
Derek Enrique, 43, was arrested Oct. 22 in Tamarac on an outstanding felony warrant.
The arrest bulletin did not identify the underlying offense or provide additional details about the warrant.
Chantal Lorfils — Battery on Law Enforcement Officer
Chantal Lorfils was arrested Oct. 22 at Extended Stay America, 3873 W. Commercial Blvd.
According to BSO, deputies responded to a trespassing complaint at the hotel at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Lorfils was accused of trespassing, resisting an officer with violence and committing battery against a law enforcement officer.
She was taken into custody on a felony charge of resisting an officer with violence.
Tiffany Rodriguez, 36 — Domestic Battery
Tiffany Rodriguez, 36, was arrested Oct. 23 on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
According to BSO, deputies responded to the incident late Oct. 22 and determined that a domestic battery had occurred.
Rodriguez was taken into custody and transported to the Broward County Main Jail without further incident.
Nu Nu Swetz, 52 — Domestic Battery
Nu Nu Swetz, 52, was arrested Oct. 23 in Tamarac on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
According to BSO, deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at approximately 11 a.m.
The incident resulted in Swetz’s arrest. The report did not provide additional details about the alleged battery.
Dylan Christopher Drvenkar, 20 — Domestic Assault
Dylan Christopher Drvenkar, 20, was arrested Oct. 24 on a misdemeanor domestic violence assault charge.
According to BSO, deputies responded to a disturbance involving a brother and sister at approximately 5:41 p.m.
Following the investigation, deputies arrested Drvenkar and transported him to the Broward County Main Jail without incident.
Thomas Anthony Alaia, 52 — Aggravated Domestic Assault
Thomas Anthony Alaia, 52, was arrested Oct. 24 in Tamarac on a felony charge of aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony involving domestic violence.
The arrest bulletin did not provide additional details about the alleged confrontation.
Donald Bianculi — Trespassing at Publix
Donald Bianculi was arrested Oct. 24 after deputies responded to Publix, 4121 W. Commercial Blvd., at approximately 10:20 a.m.
According to BSO, Bianculi was found on the property despite having received multiple previous trespass warnings.
The store participated in BSO’s Trespass Program and had appropriate warning signs posted.
Deputies determined that Bianculi was not eligible for an adult civil citation because of his history of repeated trespassing.
He was arrested and transported to the Broward County Main Jail.
Jean Bernard Similien, 29 — Battery, Knife Threats and Threats Against Deputy
Jean Bernard Similien, 29, was arrested Oct. 23 after deputies responded to a disturbance involving several people in a Tamarac parking lot.
According to BSO, a deputy arrived at approximately 7:40 p.m. and observed Similien pointing a knife toward several individuals.
Deputies repeatedly ordered Similien to comply with their commands, but he initially refused.
He was eventually detained, and deputies recovered a knife.
During the investigation, a victim told deputies that Similien had punched him once in the right cheek with a closed fist. The victim provided a sworn statement.
Similien was initially charged with simple battery, improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon and resisting an officer without violence.
According to BSO, additional incidents occurred while Similien was being transported to the Broward County Main Jail.
Deputies reported that Similien threatened to harm the transporting deputy and the deputy’s family unless he was released.
He also allegedly kicked the doors and windows of the patrol vehicle, damaging a rear brake light assembly.
As a result, deputies added charges involving threats against a public servant or family member and criminal mischief involving property damage between $200 and $1,000.
Trevani Renaldo Wright, 28 — Unlawful Speed
Trevani Renaldo Wright, 28, was arrested Oct. 25 in Tamarac on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful speed on a municipal or county road.
The arrest bulletin did not provide the vehicle’s speed or additional information about the circumstances of the arrest.
Maria Adilen Valentin, 53 — Domestic Battery
Maria Adilen Valentin, 53, was arrested Oct. 25 on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge.
According to BSO, deputies responded to a domestic battery at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The investigation resulted in Valentin’s arrest. The report did not provide additional details about the confrontation.
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