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.
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BSO Pursuit in Tamarac Ends in Fatal Crash, Suspect Charged With Felony Murder
A Tamarac pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in a fatal crash, leaving one civilian dead and a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy injured as the suspect now faces a felony murder charge and multiple other counts.
Deputy-Involved Crash in Tamarac Leaves Driver Dead; Deputy and Suspect Injured
A civilian driver died after a deputy-involved crash late Monday in Tamarac that investigators say was connected to a stolen vehicle and an earlier BOLO issued by Margate Police.
Tamarac Man Arrested in Stolen $115K Florida Lottery Ticket Case
A Tamarac man is facing felony charges in Palm Beach County after state investigators say he tried to redeem a $115,733 Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 ticket that was reported stolen.
Teen Killed In Tamarac Shooting; Shooter Claims Self-Defense
A 16-year-old boy was killed in a late-night shooting in Tamarac, and detectives say the suspected shooter was released after claiming self-defense.
CRITICAL: Teen And Woman Shot In Tamarac
Editor’s note: This story has been updated. The latest developments appear at the bottom. TAMARAC , FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — At approximately 10:10 p.m. this evening, Dec. 31, Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a shooting in...