Boca Post tracks police activity in Boca Raton and surrounding communities, including arrests, investigations, and significant law enforcement responses across southern Palm Beach County and nearby Broward cities. This page serves as a rolling index of confirmed police activity that may affect Boca Raton residents, commuters, and visitors.
Coverage includes arrest announcements, ongoing investigations, and major incidents reported by local police departments and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, as well as select nearby agencies when incidents have regional impact.
Latest Police Activity
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Larkspur Trail Nightmare: Lawsuit Dismissed, PBSO Response Questions Remain
A civil complaint filed in Palm Beach County lays out detailed allegations of negligence against a homeowner, a counseling provider, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office following a July 2022 assault at a Boca Raton residence.
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Police: Dunkin’ Employee Took Down Ex-Worker Accused of Trying to Grab Cash
Police say a former Dunkin’ employee tried to remove a $20 bill from a register at a Boca Raton shop, sparking a brief struggle with an employee.
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NEW CHARGES: Armed Man Hitched a Ride From Boca to Deerfield, Police Say
Police say an incident that began in Boca Raton ended with a man’s arrest after he jumped into the bed of a pickup truck and refused to get out.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Boca Raton Semi-Truck Crash
A Palm Beach County lawsuit alleges a commercial truck driver and his employer are responsible for a fatal rear-end crash on North Federal Highway that killed a Boca-area motorist in August 2025.
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UPDATE: PBSO Confirms West Boca Walmart Incident Was a Suicide; No Ongoing Threat
Deputies evacuated the Walmart at 22100 FL-7 in West Boca Raton during a large police response Tuesday night that authorities later confirmed was a suicide, with no threat to the public.
Recent Arrests in Boca Raton and Nearby Areas
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Boca Raton DUI Arrest Escalates, Man Charged With Taking Deputy’s Firearm
A Boca Raton man remains jailed after a late-night DUI arrest that escalated into multiple felony charges, including taking a law enforcement officer’s firearm.
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Police: Dunkin’ Employee Took Down Ex-Worker Accused of Trying to Grab Cash
Police say a former Dunkin’ employee tried to remove a $20 bill from a register at a Boca Raton shop, sparking a brief struggle with an employee.
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Boca Raton Man Arrested After Alleged Turnpike Stalking Spans 40 Miles, FHP Says
A Boca Raton man is facing a felony aggravated stalking charge after Florida Highway Patrol says he followed a woman for more than 40 miles along Florida’s Turnpike while making credible threats.
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NEW CHARGES: Armed Man Hitched a Ride From Boca to Deerfield, Police Say
Police say an incident that began in Boca Raton ended with a man’s arrest after he jumped into the bed of a pickup truck and refused to get out.
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NEW DETAILS: Undercover Buy at FAU Housing Led to Boca Raton Teen’s Fentanyl Trafficking Case
A Palm Beach County judge set a $100,000 bond Tuesday for a Boca Raton teen charged with fentanyl trafficking as court records detail an undercover buy near FAU housing and an arrest in Highland Beach.
About This Page
This page is part of Boca Post’s Public Safety coverage and provides a rolling overview of police activity in and around Boca Raton. Content is updated as arrests are made, investigations develop, and law enforcement agencies release new information.
Coverage includes confirmed police responses, arrest announcements, and major incidents reported by local and county law enforcement agencies. Details may change as investigations progress. For broader public safety coverage, including fire rescue and emergency response updates, visit our Public Safety hub.