Tamarac Crime Update: Thefts, Burglaries, and Multiple Arrests Reported

by Sharon Aron Baron February 9, 2025

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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through February 3, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Criminal Mischief

January 28 – An unknown suspect allegedly shot into a residence.

Theft – Motor Vehicle Parts

January 27-28 – Tires and wheels were stolen overnight from multiple vehicles in Tamarac. Estimated losses:

$2,000

$1,500

$2,000

Baker Act Cases

January 28-31 – Several individuals were placed under the Baker Act due to suicidal threats or mental health crises.

Burglary – Business

January 28 – Unknown suspects forced entry into Tamarac Pharmacy at 7120 N Nob Hill Rd.

Theft & Fraud Cases

January 29 – A victim’s personal information was fraudulently used to apply for COVID relief funds, resulting in an IRS debt of $26,000.

January 29 – A victim was scammed into buying fake iPhones on Facebook Marketplace, losing $750.

January 30 – A suspect fraudulently obtained a $25,000 loan by impersonating a victim.

Battery & Assault

January 28-31 – Several cases of battery were reported, including domestic disputes and altercations at businesses.

Shoplifting & Grand Theft

January 30 – A suspect was arrested for shoplifting at Publix on W Commercial Blvd, with a total loss of $98.

January 30 – A suspect was arrested for grand theft of over $20,000.

Arrests

January 28 – Nicolas Alberto Munoz Abud, 18, was arrested for domestic battery.

January 29 – A 31-year-old male was arrested for aggravated battery causing bodily harm in a dating violence case.

January 29 – Omar Vargas, 44, was arrested for DUI.

January 30 – Kenneth Ledale Lewis, 59, was arrested for petit theft (third offense).

January 30 – Michael Ryan Jackson, 36, was arrested for grand theft exceeding $20,000.

January 31 – Tousner Terrance Metelus, 29, was arrested for domestic battery.

February 1 – Fanny Alemany, 53, was arrested for domestic battery.

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