{Coconut Creek Police}
Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from August 18 to August 24, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.
Incidents
Stolen Trailer
A trailer reported stolen from Pompano Beach was recovered at a residence at 4360 Vinkemulder Road between Aug. 15 and Aug. 18.
Suspicious Incident
A door window at Chase Bank, 4809 Coconut Creek Parkway, was damaged by a projectile between Aug. 17 and Aug. 18.
Police Assist
Police assisted another agency with a Baker Act incident at Coconut Creek High School, 1400 NW 44th Ave., on Aug. 18.
Attempted Scam
An attempted scam was prevented at the Wells Fargo branch at 5321 Lyons Road on Aug. 18.
Baker Act
A person at The Hammocks was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Aug. 18.
Illegal Dumping
An illegal dumping violation was reported near Hilton Road and Lyons Road between Aug. 17 and Aug. 18.
Domestic Disturbance
A verbal disturbance between a stepmother and stepson was reported at Banyan Trails on Aug. 18. No crime was committed.
Traffic Stop
Police conducted a traffic stop in the 4200 block of West Atlantic Boulevard on Aug. 18.
Property Damage
Property damage was reported at 2395 NW 36th Ave. on Aug. 18.
Domestic Disturbance
A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Sprouts on Lyons Road on Aug. 18.
Fleeing Motorcycles
Four people riding electric motorcycles fled from police near 5500 NW 40th St. on Aug. 18.
Search Warrant
Property damage was reported during the execution of a search warrant at Legacy Apartments on West Atlantic Boulevard on Aug. 19.
Domestic Disturbance
A domestic disturbance was reported at Country Club Lakes on Aug. 19. Police said there was insufficient evidence of a battery, and no arrest was made.
Found Property
Found property was turned over to police at 4800 West Copans Road on Aug. 19.
Credit Card Fraud
A fraudulent online pickup order valued at $879 was reported at Walmart on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 19.
Traffic Investigation
Police investigated a Crime Stoppers tip at 3303 Aruba Way on Aug. 19.
Property Damage
A small crack was discovered on the windshield of a Coconut Creek Police Department vehicle at 4800 West Copans Road on Aug. 19.
Drug Investigation
Police executed a narcotics search warrant at Legacy Apartments on West Atlantic Boulevard on Aug. 19.
Police Information
Police documented an informational report at Breckenridge II on Northwest 52nd Street on Aug. 19.
Oxycodone Possession
A traffic stop at 4200 West Sample Road on Aug. 19 resulted in an arrest for felony possession of oxycodone. The suspect was taken to the Broward County Main Jail.
Domestic Disturbance
A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Monarch Station on West Sample Road on Aug. 20.
DUI
Police made a DUI arrest near North State Road 7 and Creekside Drive on Aug. 20. The suspect was taken to the Broward County Main Jail.
Property Damage
Property damage was reported after firefighters forced entry into a residence at Applewood Village IV on Aug. 20.
Lost Property
Lost property was reported at 4900 West Copans Road on Aug. 20.
Publix Theft
Merchandise valued at $36 was stolen from Publix at 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway on Aug. 20. The suspect was released with a notice to appear.
Police Assist
Police assisted the Broward Sheriff’s Office with an incident at Coconut Creek High School on Aug. 20.
Traffic Stop
Police conducted a traffic stop at 3900 Lyons Road on Aug. 20 involving a seized Florida license plate.
Juvenile Taken Into Custody
A 15-year-old was taken into custody at Coconut Creek High School on Aug. 20 on no-bond pickup orders and transported to the Broward Juvenile Assessment Center.
Animal Complaint
Allegations of animal neglect were investigated on Northwest 42nd Avenue on Aug. 20.
Bicycle Theft
A bicycle valued at $300 was stolen and later recovered at Publix on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 20. A suspect was released with a notice to appear.
Trespassing
A person who allegedly refused to leave after receiving a trespass warning at Coconut Creek Plaza was released with a notice to appear on Aug. 20.
Court Order Violation
Police investigated a possible court order or domestic violence injunction violation at Cypress Shores on Aug. 20.
Lost Property
Lost property was reported on Coconut Creek Boulevard on Aug. 20.
Domestic Disturbance
A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at North Creek on Aug. 21.
Suspicious Incident
Police responded to Walgreens at 4600 Coconut Creek Parkway on Aug. 21 regarding a reported shoplifting. The suspect had left before officers arrived.
Animal Complaint
Police investigated an animal complaint and Crime Stoppers tip at Julia Gardens on Aug. 21.
Baker Act
A 15-year-old student at Coconut Creek High School was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Aug. 21.
Baker Act
A juvenile at Golden Raintree IV was taken into custody under the Baker Act during a child protective services investigation on Aug. 21.
Package Theft
A package valued at $9 was reported stolen from a residence in Wynmoor between Aug. 18 and Aug. 21.
Domestic Disturbance
A domestic disturbance was reported at Bell Apartments on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 21.
Sick Person
Police responded to a report involving a sick person at Wynmoor on Aug. 21.
False Fire Alarm
A woman allegedly pulled a fire alarm at Planet Fitness, 4911 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Aug. 21.
Walgreens Theft
Merchandise valued at $27 was reported stolen from Walgreens at 4600 Coconut Creek Parkway between Aug. 21 and Aug. 22.
Police Information
Police documented an attempted incident at Applewood Village IV on Aug. 22.
Domestic Disturbance
A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Evergreen Lakes on Aug. 22.
Walmart Theft
Merchandise valued at $493 was reported stolen from Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 22.
Property Damage
Property damage was reported on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 22.
Domestic Disturbance
A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Bell Apartments on Aug. 22.
Baker Act
A person at Bell Apartments was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Aug. 22.
Child Injured
Police responded to Legacy Apartments on Aug. 22 after a 4-year-old reportedly suffered an electrical injury.
Domestic Battery
A domestic battery was reported at Centura Park on Aug. 22. A man was arrested and taken to the Broward County Main Jail.
E-Bike Theft
An electric bicycle was reported stolen from Cusano’s Bakery on West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 23.
Crime Stoppers Tip
Police investigated a Crime Stoppers tip near Cocoplum Circle on Aug. 23.
Fraud Report
Police investigated a report of fraud on State Road 7 on Aug. 23 and determined it involved mistaken identity.
Stolen U-Haul
A 26-foot U-Haul truck was reported stolen from 5431 Johnson Road between Aug. 20 and Aug. 23.
Vehicle Theft
A vehicle was reported stolen from Breckenridge on Aug. 23.
Vehicle Burglary Attempt
An attempted theft from a vehicle was reported at Breckenridge on Aug. 23. No property loss was reported.
Suspicious Social Media Post
Police investigated a video posted on Instagram involving the Dave Thomas Education Center, 4690 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Aug. 24.
Walmart Theft
Merchandise valued at $618 was stolen from Walmart at 5571 West Hillsboro Boulevard on Aug. 24. A suspect was taken to the Broward County Main Jail on a probation violation.
Theft From Building
Property valued at $500 was reported stolen from a building at Breckenridge between Aug. 23 and Aug. 24.
Police Assist
Police assisted another agency with an incident on Wiles Road on Aug. 24.
Baker Act
A 39-year-old at Legacy Apartments was taken into custody under the Baker Act on Aug. 24.
Missing Adult
A 28-year-old woman was reported missing and endangered from Golden Raintree III on Aug. 24. She was last seen Aug. 20.
Domestic Disturbance
A verbal domestic disturbance was reported at Vista Verde on Aug. 24.
Arrests
Gedarious Antwan Geffrard, 31, was arrested Aug. 19 on a charge of possession of cannabis with intent to sell, manufacture or deliver.
Kevin Danastor, 24, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of possession of oxycodone.
Shane Andrew Dudas, 36, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, first offense.
Alvin Maurice Brown, 49, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of retail theft.
Kenneth Tyrone Tharpe, 39, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of petit theft, second degree, first offense.
Fritzgerald Casimir, 46, was arrested Aug. 20 on a charge of trespassing after failing to leave a property.
Markendel Alexis, 30, was arrested Aug. 22 on a felony charge of committing retail theft with two or more prior convictions.
Daryl Paul Mahoney, 55, was arrested Aug. 22 on a charge of battery.
Geterria Laquay Williams, 31, was arrested Aug. 24 on a charge of petit theft, second degree, first offense.
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