A stolen car investigation that began in Coconut Creek led to a pursuit and a closure of the Florida Turnpike’s southbound lanes near Sunrise Boulevard after investigators say the driver struck two marked law enforcement vehicles.
Broward Sheriff’s Office cold case detectives arrested 59-year-old Melvin Kendrick after a renewed DNA review tied him to a 2015 kidnapping and sexual battery investigation in Tamarac, authorities said.
A 40-year-old scooter driver was killed after colliding with a northbound Brightline train at the Copans Road grade crossing in Pompano Beach, according to investigators.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office has begun targeted Sunday traffic enforcement in Weston following complaints about illegal street racing and dangerous motorcycle stunts near U.S. 27 and Griffin Road.