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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Boca Raton Man Charged in PBSO Child-Solicitation Sting
PBSO says a Boca Raton man contacted undercover detectives and negotiated sex acts with someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl during an online sting.
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Local Celebrity, Rapper POORSTACY Dies at 26 in Boca Raton
Emerging artist POORSTACY died early Saturday following a “incident” at a Boca Raton hotel.
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CANCELED – Silver Alert: 75-Year-Old Man Missing From Boca Raton
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for James Griffin from Boca Raton in Palm Beach County.
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Teen Arrested After Food Court Scare at Town Center Mall, Police Say
Boca Raton Police say surveillance video showed no shots fired during a fight in the Town Center food court, but an 18-year-old was arrested for carrying a concealed gun.
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ANIMAL CRUELTY: West Boca Man Accused Of Abusing Horses, Arrested
Deputies arrested a Boca Raton man after ten horses were discovered in deteriorating physical condition inside unsanitary stalls on a rural property west of the city, according to investigators.
Recent Arrests in Boca Raton and Nearby Areas
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VIDEO: Boca Raton Man Accused of Leaving Crash That Hit Police Vehicle
A 73-year-old Boca Raton man is accused of striking a police cruiser during a traffic stop on Military Trail and driving home without stopping.
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POLICE: Boca Raton Asphalt Subcontractor Arrested For Knife Incident
BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — Boca Raton police arrested a subcontracted paving worker last week after officers say he held a pocketknife to a coworker’s ribs and later to the man’s throat during an assignment off North Dixie Highway, according to an arrest affidavit. Craig Michael Johnson, 55, was taken into…
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ANIMAL CRUELTY: West Boca Man Accused Of Abusing Horses, Arrested
Deputies arrested a Boca Raton man after ten horses were discovered in deteriorating physical condition inside unsanitary stalls on a rural property west of the city, according to investigators.
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Boca Man’s Threats Sparks Heavy Police Response
An armed son who police say threatened to kill his father and shoot responding officers is behind the NE 4th Way shutdown on Wednesday.
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Boca Woman Accused Of Fleeing BRPD Three Times Before DUI Arrest
A Boca Raton woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she fled from officers three separate times before finally being arrested on Plaza Real.
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.