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 September 11.
Burglary Conveyance
A victim of Burglary Conveyance at NW Paradise Place was reported on 09/05/2023. The total estimated loss was $3,550.
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on W Commercial Blvd was reported on 09/08/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,040.
Threat Assessment
A Threat Assessment Report on NW 94 Avenue was reported on 09/05/2023. A student was searching “How to kill someone in real life.”
Theft
A victim of Theft – All Other on NW 49 Street was reported on 09/05/2023. The total estimated loss was $20,000.
A victim of Theft – All Other on NW 59 Avenue was reported on 09/05/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,437.
A victim of Theft – All Other on N University Drive was reported on 09/06/2023. The total estimated loss was $4,500. An employee reported that from 8/23/2023 to 9/5/2023, the copper wires from the block of N. University Drive to W. Commercial Blvd was stolen.
A victim of Theft-All Other on N State Road 7 was reported on 09/06/2023. The total estimated loss was $800.
A victim of Theft – All Other on NW 78 Street was reported on 09/07/2023. The total estimated loss was $460.
A victim of Theft -All Other on Rock Island Road was reported on 09/08/2023. The total estimated loss was $6,400. The complainant advised an unknown subject removed 8 Enesys PowerSafe Terminal Telecom Batteries from the cell phone tower power box. Each battery is valued at approximately $800.
A victim of Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts on NW 61 Avenue was reported on 09/11/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,000. The victim is reporting his vehicle’s rims and tires were removed overnight.
Auto Theft
A victim of Auto Theft on W Commercial Blvd was reported on 09/07/2023. The total estimated loss was $14,000.
A victim of Auto Theft on Azalea Court was reported on 09/08/2023. The victim reported the theft of his 2022 Blue Honda Accord.
A victim of Auto Theft on W Commercial Blvd was reported on 09/09/2023. A 2017 grey Dodge Charger SRT was stolen.
A victim of Auto Theft on W Commercial Blvd was reported on 09/08/2023.
Fraud
A victim of Fraud – Worthless Check on W Commercial Blvd was reported on 09/06/2023. The total estimated loss was $22,693.
A victim of Fraud – All Other on W Commercial Blvd was reported on 09/05/2023. The total estimated loss was $20,797. The victim advised that the money was transferred from his Truist savings account without permission.
A victim of Fraud – All Other on NW 59 Street was reported on 09/11/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,300.
Robbery By Sudden Snatching
A victim of Robbery By Sudden Snatching at 57 Street was reported on 09/05/2023. The total estimated loss was $800. The victim advised a white sedan pulled up next to her in the parking lot, and an unknown male snatched her phone.
A victim of Robbery By Sudden Snatching on W Commercial Blvd was reported on 09/09/2023. The total estimated loss was $2,700. An unknown person stole two phones out of the victim’s back pocket.
Fire
A victim of Fire on N University Drive was reported on 09/09/2023.
Arrests
Garcia Martinez, Luis, Angel, 30, was arrested on a Touch Or Strike/Battery/Domestic Violence charge on NW 50 Terrace on 09/06/2023.
Moseley, Leland, 58, was arrested on a Larceny Petit Theft 2 Degree 3 Subsq Offense charge at W Commercial Blvd on 09/07/2023.
Arias, Andres, 32, was arrested on a Battery-Commit Domestic Battery By Strangulation charge at NW 61 Street on 09/08/2023.
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- 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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