The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Tamarac responded to various incidents through May 19, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.
Aggravated Assault
A victim reported that an unknown driver intentionally rammed her car and threw food at her during a road rage incident near Tamarac. The suspect also attempted to strike her through the vehicle window. Reported May 14.
A resident told police he was followed home after a road rage encounter, where the suspect brandished a firearm. Reported May 14.
A domestic dispute escalated to an aggravated assault involving a knife between a man and a woman on May 18.
A woman was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon stemming from a domestic incident on May 14.
Battery
A victim said she was struck by her husband’s current girlfriend during a past altercation in January. The incident was reported over the phone on May 14.
A woman was punched by her husband during an argument related to infidelity. He was arrested. Reported May 15.
A physical altercation between a couple led to the girlfriend’s arrest for domestic battery early May 15.
A married couple was involved in a domestic battery on May 17. An arrest was made.
A man was stabbed with a box cutter in what both parties later claimed was an accident. Reported May 18.
Baker/Marchman Acts
A woman was taken into custody under the Baker Act on May 13 after threatening harm to herself and her family.
A man experiencing emotional distress due to a relative’s terminal illness threatened suicide and was taken for evaluation on May 14.
On May 16, a man diagnosed with bipolar disorder and PTSD was placed under the Baker Act after reportedly hearing voices.
A man was taken for evaluation on May 18 following a crisis situation.
Burglaries and Thefts
A man discovered his unlocked vehicle had been rummaged through overnight, with papers disturbed. Estimated loss: $9. Reported May 14.
A 2019 Honda Accord was reported stolen overnight from Coral Vista Apartments on May 18.
A CVS store reported the theft of $73 in merchandise by an unidentified woman on May 16.
A man was arrested for grand theft in an unrelated case on May 18.
Fraud and Scams
Broward County Coins & Collectibles reported receiving a fraudulent check. Reported May 13.
A woman was tricked into transferring $4,000 to a scammer who claimed to be from Geek Squad. Reported May 14.
A Tamarac resident reported someone impersonated him in a fraud case stretching from May 2024 to May 2025.
Criminal Mischief
A victim found her rear vehicle window shattered after work on May 16, with a metal pipe in the back seat.
An air conditioning unit was vandalized at a Tamarac residence. Reported May 18.
Another woman reported damage to her vehicle on May 15.
Domestic Disturbances (Non-Criminal)
Deputies responded to multiple verbal disputes among family members, including parent-child arguments, couples fighting over infidelity, and disputes involving elderly residents with dementia. No arrests were made in these incidents.
Drugs/Narcotics
A homeless man was arrested with cocaine in his possession on May 16.
Another woman was arrested May 17 during a DUI investigation when cocaine and paraphernalia were found during a property inventory.
Other Notable Cases
A rock was reported to have damaged a car near Tamarac on May 14.
A daycare staff member noted a foul odor from a child’s bottle, but no harm occurred.
Several individuals reported lost wallets and property.
A restraining order violation led to an aggravated stalking investigation. Video evidence was obtained and a warrant issued.
Arrests
Karina Perez, 31, was arrested May 15 for domestic battery.
Ambiorix Farauk Perez Flores, 23, was arrested May 15 for domestic battery.
Fabienne Francois Augustin, 37, was arrested May 17 for domestic battery.
Derrel John Hurst, 43, and Heather Lynn Hurst, 45, were arrested May 18 for domestic battery and obstruction of justice, respectively.
Joanna Leah Wheeler, 25, was arrested May 18 for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in a domestic case.
Alisha Lashawn Alerte, 28, was arrested May 16 for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
April Leslie Baez, 45, was arrested May 17 for cocaine possession.
Nicholas Tyler Johnson, 25, was arrested May 18 for grand theft.
Daniel Allen Morgan, 35, was arrested May 15 for grand theft.
Additional arrests included threats of violence and assault with a weapon.
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