Police Department News Releases

Police Department Responds to Northside Fatal Shooting

Published on April 14, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department responded to a ShotSpotter along the 700 block of 37th Street on Monday, April 14.

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Nine Arrested During West Palm Beach Police Prostitution Operation

Published on April 14, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department conducted a prostitution operation on Monday, April 14, targeting criminal activity in the city.

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Police Department Concludes Successful Traffic Enforcement Operation

Published on April 11, 2025

Officers will continue to monitor traffic in the CityPlace area and address any issues as needed.

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Police Department Responds to Individual on I-95 On-ramp

Published on April 10, 2025

Several 911 callers advised the individual was walking in and out of traffic and climbing over the on-ramp wall.

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Five Arrested During West Palm Beach Police Prostitution Operation

Published on April 03, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department conducted a prostitution operation on Thursday, April 3, targeting criminal activity in the city.

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West Palm Beach Police Department Responds to Fatal Shooting

Published on April 02, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department responded to reports of a shooting along the 1100 block of Henrietta Avenue.

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West Palm Beach Police Officer Involved in Crash

Published on April 01, 2025

An officer with the West Palm Beach Police Department was involved in a crash at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Executive Center Drive

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Police Announce Guilty Verdict Reached in 2022 Homicide Case

Published on March 31, 2025

The investigation began on October 2, 2022, when officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered a male victim deceased.

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Suspect in Custody After Hours-long Standoff at Area Hotel

Published on March 29, 2025

Detectives determined a suspect had barricaded himself in a hotel room and was refusing commands to exit.

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West Palm Beach Police Conduct Parking Enforcement Operation

Published on March 27, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department, in partnership with CityPlace, is taking steps to make the roads safer for drivers and pedestrians visiting the lifestyle center downtown.

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West Palm Beach Police and Riviera Beach Police Arrest Two

Published on March 25, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department, with support from the Riviera Beach Police Department, recovered a vehicle stolen during an armed carjacking.

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Police Department Announces Return of Police Explorer Program

Published on March 24, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department is proud to announce the return of its Police Explorer Program.

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Police Respond to Shot Spotter on Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

Published on March 23, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department responded to a Shot Spotter along the 1300 block of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

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Traffic Management Efforts for the Palm Beach International Boat Show

Published on March 21, 2025

To ensure smooth traffic flow during the event, the West Palm Beach Police Department has implemented several proactive measures.

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Police Department Announces Arrest in Sexual Assault Investigation

Published on March 20, 2025

Based on the findings of the investigation and evidence collected, probable cause was established for the suspect's arrest.

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Police Announce Arrest of Hogans Street Shooting Suspect

Published on March 20, 2025

The incident, which left one victim with a gunshot wound, has been under active investigation since January.

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West Palm Beach Police Department Arrests Attempted Murder Suspect

Published on March 19, 2025

A 24-year-old man is facing attempted first-degree murder with a firearm, attempted robbery with a firearm, and unlawful use of a two-way communications device charges.

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West Palm Beach Police Department Responds to Crime Spree in Ironhorse

Published on March 14, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department responded to multiple incidents in the Ironhorse community around 6 p.m., on Friday, March 14.

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Six Arrested During West Palm Beach Police Prostitution Operation

Published on March 13, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department conducted a prostitution operation on Wednesday, March 12, targeting criminal activity in the city.

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West Palm Beach Police Arrest Murder Suspect

Published on February 28, 2025

Todd Reichert, 56, has been charged with first-degree murder in the disappearance of Laura Lee Willsey, 56, who was reported missing on July 30, 2024.

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West Palm Beach Police Department Arrests High School Volunteer

Published on February 24, 2025

The West Palm Beach Police Department Special Victims Unit arrests 25-year-old Tadarian Fields.

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Burglary Suspect Attempts to Flee on E-Bike

Published on February 13, 2025

A West Palm Beach man is facing multiple charges after attempting to flee from officers on an e-bike.

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Join Us for the 9th Annual Run with the Cops

Published on February 10, 2025

Join us on April 13, 2025, at the Meyer Amphitheatre in downtown West Palm Beach to run, walk or jog a certified 5K course along the intracoastal on S Flagler Dr. There will be a 5K, a Kids Dash (100 yards), a Virtual 5K and a Youth Sunrise Sprint.

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Teenager Arrested for Manslaughter and Tampering with Evidence

Published on February 08, 2025

Investigation revealed that a 19-year-old was fatally shot while inside a car with three other individuals ages 18, 16, and 16. The victim was transported to Delray Medical Center but later died from the gunshot wound.

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Mayor Keith A. James Names Tony Araujo West Palm Beach Police Chief

Published on February 03, 2025

Antonio “Tony” Araujo was appointed the new West Palm Beach Police Chief after confirmation by the West Palm Beach City Commission. The appointment is effective March 3, 2025. Mayor Keith A. James selected Chief Araujo after serving as the interim Police Chief since October 1, 2024.

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News Conference Set to Update Changes at the Police Department

Published on January 31, 2025

Mayor James will update the media and residents on leadership initiatives at the West Palm Beach Police Department.

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Man Who Made Bomb Threat at West Palm Beach Police Department Arrested

Published on January 13, 2025

A Palm Beach County man who called 911 reporting a bomb in the police department parking lot was arrested after causing a major disruption

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Bicyclist Critical after Hit-and-Run

Published on January 12, 2025

A 60-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck on his bicycle by a hit-and-run driver late Saturday night.

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Police Release More Information on Hit-and-Run Car

Published on January 10, 2025

West Palm Beach police have determined the type and approximate year of the car that was involved in a deadly hit and run last Saturday night.

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Police Searching for Deadly Hit and Run Driver

Published on January 07, 2025

West Palm Beach police are looking for the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian Saturday night in the 3200 block of Broadway.

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Ring in the New Year with Fanfare, not Gunfire

Published on December 30, 2024

West Palm Beach Police use Shotspotter™ to zero-in on illegal activity.

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Man Pushing Wheelchair Struck and Killed by Semi

Published on December 28, 2024

A man crossing Australian Avenue while pushing a wheelchair died after being hit by a tractor-trailer early Saturday morning.

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Overnight Crash Kills One Pedestrian, Injures Another

Published on December 28, 2024

An early morning crash claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman, and injured a 34-year-old man as they crossed a downtown street.

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Man With Gun Rams Police Cars, Takes Off

Published on December 22, 2024

A 21-year-old man driving recklessly who almost hit a pedestrian and ran a stop sign was quickly, and safely, arrested after almost running over an officer and crashing into two police cars and fleeing after the traffic stop.

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Deadly Crash Closes Village Boulevard

Published on December 18, 2024

FATAL CRASH - The crash involved a 2015 Ford F150 pickup truck and a 2008 Lexus LS460. The woman driving the Lexus, 68-year-old Maureen Andrea Wheeler, of West Palm Beach, died on the scene.

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Not on Our Block Bust Nets 16 and Counting

Published on December 17, 2024

A three-month-long undercover operation led to 16 arrests and disruption of drug dealing in a 5th Street neighborood Monday.

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Double Exposure Lands Flasher In Jail, Mug Shot

Published on December 12, 2024

A 36-year-old undocumented Guatemalan was arrested a second time, almost one year to the day for the same crime - exposing himself in public after asking women to take his picture.

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ORLANDO-AREA MAN DIES AFTER HIT-AND-RUN CRASH

Published on December 07, 2024

A 44-year-old man died crossing the road after getting struck by a hit-and-run driver late Friday night.

At 11:05 p.m. December 6, a 911 caller reported seeing an unconscious man lying in the road in the 2700 block of 45 Street, just west of Interstate 95. West Palm Beach Fire Department paramedics pronounced the man dead shortly after arriving.

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SOUTH DIXIE CRASH LEAVES ONE DEAD, ONE CRITICAL

Published on December 04, 2024

A Martin County man is dead and another remains in critical condition after both were ejected from a box truck that crashed with an SUV late Wednesday morning.

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UPDATED - TRAFFIC ADVISORY LEADING UP TO ELECTION NIGHT

Published on November 04, 2024

Downtown West Palm Beach traffic will be hampered through early Wednesday due to security measures and the expected crowd for the presidential candidate event at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY LEADING UP TO ELECTION NIGHT

Published on November 03, 2024

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Gunman Who Hunted Down Co-Worker Arrested

Published on October 30, 2024

The gunman who brutally opened fire on a co-worker Saturday night, critically wounding him, is in jail facing an attempted murder charge

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Red Lobster Robbery Suspect Arrested

Published on June 14, 2024

Red Lobster Robbery Suspect Arrested

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Miami Woman Mauled by Pitbull as She Saves Yorkie

Published on March 14, 2024

Miami Woman Mauled by Pitbull as She Saves Yorkie

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West Palm Beach Police Department Prepares for Accreditation Review

Published on February 13, 2024

West Palm Beach Police Department Prepares for Accreditation Review

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Local Businesses Unite to Distribute 1,000 Turkeys

Published on November 14, 2023

Local Businesses Unite to Distribute 1,000 Turkeys

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Construction Accident in West Palm Beach – One Injured

Published on June 15, 2023

Construction Accident in West Palm Beach – One Injured

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A Daughter’s Determination to Find Her Missing Mother

Published on December 13, 2022

A Daughter’s Determination to Find Her Missing Mother

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Detectives Make Arrest Made in 2021 Murder, Shooting

Published on November 01, 2022

Detectives Make Arrest Made in 2021 Murder, Shooting

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Convicted Felon Charged in Deadly Interstate Crime Spree

Published on October 27, 2022

Convicted Felon Charged in Deadly Interstate Crime Spree

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Woman Dies in One-Car Crash on Congress Avenue

Published on October 22, 2022

Woman Dies in One-Car Crash on Congress Avenue

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Car Stopped on Tracks Struck by Train

Published on October 14, 2022

Car Stopped on Tracks Struck by Train

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Teen Arrested in Violent Robbery of Senior

Published on September 14, 2022

Teen Arrested in Violent Robbery of Senior

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Sunday Morning Road Rage Shooter Arrested

Published on August 31, 2022

Sunday Morning Road Rage Shooter Arrested

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Man Killed After Friend Thought Gun Was Unloaded

Published on August 28, 2022

Man Killed After Friend Thought Gun Was Unloaded

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Road Rage Shooting Critically Wounds Woman

Published on August 28, 2022

Road Rage Shooting Critically Wounds Woman

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Student Arrested for Pistol Possession on Campus

Published on August 27, 2022

Student Arrested for Pistol Possession on Campus

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Shooting Leaves One Teen Dead, Another Wounded

Published on August 27, 2022

Shooting Leaves One Teen Dead, Another Wounded

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Child Pulled From Hotel Pool at Family Outing

Published on August 27, 2022

Child Pulled From Hotel Pool at Family Outing

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Tables Turned When Gunman Threatening to "Shoot up the Crowd" Was Shot and Killed

Published on August 08, 2022

Tables Turned When Gunman Threatening to "Shoot up the Crowd" Was Shot and Killed

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Bicyclist Dies From Injuries in Crash

Published on August 02, 2022

Bicyclist Dies From Injuries in Crash

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Three Dead in Domestic Dispute

Published on July 18, 2022

Three Dead in Domestic Dispute

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'Push' to Curb Gun Violence

Published on July 12, 2022

'Push' to Curb Gun Violence

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Two Teens Lose Fingers in Fireworks Mishaps

Published on July 05, 2022

Two Teens Lose Fingers in Fireworks Mishaps

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Celebratory Gunfire Downright Dangerous, Illegal

Published on July 04, 2022

Celebratory Gunfire Downright Dangerous, Illegal

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