Coconut Creek Police arrested a man who tried to steal a new TV from a teenager Saturday, authorities said.
Kevin Deutsch
Kevin Deutsch
Kevin Deutsch is an award-winning journalist and author of two nonfiction books. He covers general assignment news and Jewish community issues for Talk Media. He has also worked as a staff writer at The Miami Times, the Rio Grande SUN, the New York Daily News, Newsday, The Miami Herald, The Palm Beach Post, The Riverdale Press, and Bronx Justice News.
Coconut Creek Police Identify Woman Found Murdered in 1981
Coconut Creek police on Wednesday said they have identified a murder victim whose identity was unknown for 45 years.
‘Generations’: How Coconut Creek’s New Holocaust Monument Honors Loss and Resilience
At first glance, the Holocaust monument appears weighty and solemn—dark plates of steel rising directly from the ground. But it is the …
Bomb Threats to Coconut Creek Schools Prompt North Broward Prep to Cancel Classes
Bomb threats reported Wednesday morning at North Broward Preparatory School and Coconut Creek High School prompted a police response in Coconut Creek, …
Broward ER Doctor Kills Woman in Coconut Creek, Then Takes His Own Life, Police Say
A Broward emergency medicine doctor killed a woman in Coconut Creek Saturday before taking his own life in what detectives are investigating …
Coconut Creek Police Issue Scam Alert After Bank Fraudster Comes to Woman’s Home
The Coconut Creek Police Department has issued a scam alert after an 81-year-old woman was targeted in what authorities described as a …
Jeff’s Bagel Run, a fast-growing Florida bagel brand built from a grassroots “bagel run” during the pandemic, has opened a new location …
Coconut Creek Poised to Launch New Police Drone Program
Coconut Creek commissioners on Thursday will consider a pair of resolutions that together would help launch a new police drone program…
Coconut Creek Police Warn Residents After Woman Loses Hundreds in Phone Number Scam
The Coconut Creek Police Department is urging residents to be cautious when searching online for local business phone numbers after a city …
Five Suspects Arrested for Shoplifting Spree at New Burlington in Coconut Creek
Five males accused of stealing merchandise from the new Burlington store in Coconut Creek Plaza were arrested Monday night after running from …
2 Dogs Suffer Smoke Inhalation in Coconut Creek House Fire
Coconut Creek Police and firefighters are investigating the cause of a house fire that left two dogs with smoke inhalation Tuesday night, …
Police K9 Arlo Helps Corner Trespassers at Monarch High School
A silent alarm at Monarch High School early Saturday led to a swift police response and a quick surrender—thanks to one very …
Developers Close $68 Million Deal For Land Slated to Become Coconut Creek’s Downtown
Developers have closed on the $68 million purchase of 170 acres of land in Coconut Creek for development of Mainstreet Coconut Creek, …
Two Killed in Crash Including Coconut Creek Motorcyclist
A Coconut Creek man and a juvenile female were killed when the motorcycle they were riding crashed into a car, authorities said …
Coconut Creek Police Warn Residents of ‘Dr. Sanjay Gupta’ AI Scam After Resident Falls Victim
The Coconut Creek Police Department is warning residents about a scam using the name and likeness of CNN medical commentator and brain …
Coconut Creek Police Issue Scam Alert After Resident Targeted in Microsoft Support Scam
The Coconut Creek Police Department is warning residents about the return of the Microsoft Support scam after a 72-year-old man fell victim …
Coconut Creek Police Seek Help Identifying Fire Station Vandal
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of vandalizing Coconut Creek Fire Station 50.
Coconut Creek Police are cautioning residents about a recent wave of scams aimed at Bitcoin account holders after a local woman was …
Coconut Creek Police Arrest Three Men Accused of Car Burglaries in Banyan Trails
Coconut Creek police say three men who came into the city looking to break into cars left in handcuffs early Saturday morning.
Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Coconut Creek Monday afternoon, police said.
Coconut Creek Police Warn Residents of Phony Loan Scam After Senior Targeted
Coconut Creek Police are alerting residents to a new scam after an 80-year-old man in the city was tricked out of money …
Coconut Creek Police Warn of Social Security Scam That Targeted Senior
olice are warning Coconut Creek residents about a phone scam in which callers pose as Social Security Administration agents to trick victims …
Governor Signs Bill Naming Coconut Creek Bridge for Fallen War Hero Daniel Agami
A bridge in Coconut Creek will soon bear the name of a local hero, after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation to honor …
Coconut Creek Police Nab Walmart iPad Thieves After Foot Chase
Two men were arrested in Coconut Creek Saturday after allegedly stealing Apple iPads from a local Walmart and attempting a brazen escape, …
The Coconut Creek Police Department is warning residents to be on alert after a local woman narrowly avoided falling victim to an …
Burglar Arrested After Breaking Into Computer Lab at Coconut Creek High School
A man broke into a computer lab at Coconut Creek High School on Sunday before police arrested him for burglary, authorities said.
Car Crashes Into Building Column, Damages Business in Coconut Creek
A car hit a building column at Winston Park Plaza in Coconut Creek on Monday afternoon, causing damage to a dry cleaning …
Search On for Thieves Who Stole “Copious Amounts” of Makeup From Coconut Creek Sephora
Coconut Creek Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who stole “copious amounts” of makeup from the Sephora …
The Coconut Creek Police Department is warning residents to be on the lookout for a work-from-home scam that recently targeted a 25-year-old …
Coconut Creek Police Arrest Car Burglar Who Stole Credit Cards
Coconut Creek Police have arrested an alleged car burglar they say stole and used a victim’s credit cards, authorities said.
Scam Alert: Conmen Impersonating Police Sergeant, Bank Employee Target Coconut Creek Residents
A conman impersonating a Coconut Creek Police sergeant has been phoning residents as part of a scam, the police department said Tuesday.
Police Make Arrest in Killing of 15-Year-Old Boy Stabbed at Coconut Creek Park
Authorities on Tuesday arrested a juvenile in the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy on the Winston Park Nature Trail in April …
Shooter Who Killed Teen in Coconut Creek Acted in Self Defense, Prosecutors Say
The shooter who killed a 19-year-old man in Coconut Creek last November was acting in self-defense during a drug deal and will …
Coconut Creek Woman Loses Thousands of Dollars in Bitcoin Scam
A Coconut Creek woman lost several thousand dollars in a Bitcoin scam, authorities said.
Coconut Creek Police Seek New Officers, Dangle $7,500 Signing Bonus
The Coconut Creek Police Department is hiring officers and offering a $7,500 signing bonus to qualified candidates.

