Office, municipal police departments, and other law enforcement agencies operating across the county. Arrest-related coverage may include allegations involving DUI, theft, fraud, assault, narcotics, weapons, probation violations, traffic-related offenses, and other criminal investigations.
Boca Post tracks Palm Beach County arrest news based on official records, agency statements, court filings, booking records, and confirmed law enforcement information. For broader local coverage beyond arrests and crime reporting, visit our Palm Beach County news page. All individuals named in arrest reports are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Latest Palm Beach County Arrests
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Nurse Arrested in 2024 Killing of Woman Found Dead on Lyons Road
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested Rene J. Perez in the 2024 killing of Linda Campitelli, whose body was found outside her SUV along Lyons Road in suburban Lake Worth.
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Boca Raton Landlord Accused Of Pointing Gun At Tenants During Rent Dispute In Lake Worth
A Boca Raton landlord is facing felony charges after Palm Beach County deputies say he confronted tenants with a firearm and entered their Lake Worth residence without permission during a dispute over rent.
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PBSO Arrests Wellington Surgery Center Nurse After Sexual Battery Complaints
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested a recovery room nurse accused of sexual battery after two patients came forward, and investigators say they are looking for additional possible victims.
Latest Boca Raton Arrests
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Boca Raton Man Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old
A 19-year-old Boca Raton man is facing a felony charge after police said he left the scene of a crash that killed a 17-year-old pedestrian near SW 14th Street and SW 14th Avenue.
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Boca Raton Police Say Parking Lot Fight Outside Cinemark Led To Felony Battery Arrest
A Delray Beach woman was arrested after Boca Raton police said a domestic dispute outside Cinemark on Airport Road escalated into battery and alleged strangulation.
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POLICE: Boca Raton Man Cut Teen, Threatened To Slit Victims’ Throats
A Boca Raton man is facing felony charges after police say a fight at Cynthia Gardens involved knife threats, a cut victim and a 16-year-old.
Latest Delray Beach arrests
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5 Men Arrested In Delray Beach Area Mail Fraud Scheme
DBPD arrest 5 men involved in a mail fraud scheme in our area.
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SHOOTING: Man Shot, Killed Another In Delray Beach
Mark Anderson of Lake Worth was charged with First Degree Murder for the shooting death of Albert Camentz of Delray Beach.
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Delray Beach Police Arrest Man Who Murdered Wife, Left Dismembered Body In Intracoastal
78-year-old William Lowe arrested for murdering and dismembering his wife, 80-year-old Aydil Barbosa Fontes, before leaving her in several suitcases along the Intracoastal waterway in Delray Beach last month.
Latest Boynton Beach arrests
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NEW DETAILS: Delray Beach Church Minister Arrested in Two Sex Crime Cases Involving Teen, Cops Seek More Victims
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office records show a Boynton Beach man was arrested in two separate cases involving a 15-year-old girl, with detectives alleging both in-person sexual acts and online solicitation.
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Another Arrest Made In “Peace in the Hood” Shooting
Boynton Beach Police have arrested another suspect tied to July’s “Peace in the Hood” shooting, charging a 19-year-old with improper exhibition of a firearm.
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Boca Raton Man, Woman Accused in Boynton Beach Target Theft
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton couple have been charged with petit theft after authorities say they were caught on camera stealing more than $500 worth of merchandise from a Target store in Boynton Beach. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the theft occurred on July 17, 2025, at the Target located…
Latest West Palm Beach arrests
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INSECURITY: Security Staff At Popular WPB Night Club Arrested For Violent Attack
Three men who were working as security personnel at Clematis Social, a popular nightclub in downtown West Palm Beach, were arrested for felony battery after they beat a man in an alley behind the club.
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PBSO Sergeant Arrested, Charged With Battery
PBSO Sergeant Sohail Kiyani was arrested and charged with battery after getting into a physical altercation with this significant other.
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BUSTED: Woman Steals Teacup Yorkie, Arrested
Melissa Strong of West Palm Beach has been arrested and charged with grand theft, according to jail records released to Boca Post by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
More Palm Beach County Arrests
Palm Beach County arrest coverage can include felony and misdemeanor charges, booking-related updates, police investigations, court-linked developments, and follow-up reporting tied to incidents across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth Beach, West Palm Beach, Wellington, and other communities throughout the county. For broader local coverage beyond crime and law enforcement, visit our Palm Beach County News page.
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SEXTORTION: PA Man Arrested For Harassing Ex-Girlfriend
A 30-year-old Springfield, PA man was extradited to Palm Beach County to face cyberstalking charges.
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Greenacres Man Arrested For Killing An Acreage Family’s Dog
43-year-old Delmin Echeverria of Greenacres was arrested for killing an Acreage family’s dog.
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NEW DETAILS: Wellington Man Accused Of Exploiting Children, Arrested
A young girl from Africa was exploited by a Wellington man who identifies himself as a “pimp”.
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Couple Charged In Palm Springs Hit-And-Run Death
A West Palm Beach couple was arrested and charged for their involvement in the hit-and-run death of a 54-year-old man in May.
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UPDATE: Woman Shot In Jupiter Apartment, Suspect Arrested
A man is in custody after shooting a woman in a Jupiter apartment early this morning.
What Happens After an Arrest in Palm Beach County
After an arrest in Palm Beach County, individuals are typically processed through the county jail system. Depending on the circumstances, they may appear before a judge for a first appearance, bond hearing, arraignment, or other court proceeding.
Charges at this stage are based on initial allegations, arrest reports, and law enforcement findings. A case may later be reviewed by prosecutors, who determine how charges move forward in court.
Common charges associated with Palm Beach County arrests can include DUI, drug possession, theft-related offenses, domestic violence allegations, assault, weapons charges, probation violations, fraud, burglary, robbery, and traffic-related criminal offenses. Each case is handled individually based on the facts, evidence, and applicable Florida law.
Criminal Defense Attorneys in Palm Beach County
Search interest around Palm Beach County arrests often overlaps with questions about criminal defense representation, especially in cases involving DUI, drug charges, theft, domestic violence allegations, fraud, weapons charges, or other serious offenses.
A Palm Beach County criminal defense attorney may assist with reviewing arrest reports, evaluating evidence, protecting legal rights during questioning and court proceedings, representing clients at hearings or trial, and negotiating possible resolutions with prosecutors.
Legal strategies and outcomes vary depending on the facts of each case. Individuals facing criminal charges often consult an attorney to better understand the court process, potential penalties, available defenses, and next steps under Florida law.
Understanding Your Legal Options
Anyone facing charges after an arrest in Palm Beach County may consider speaking with a qualified criminal defense attorney. An attorney can review the allegations, explain the legal process, and help evaluate options based on the specific facts of the case.