Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from January 27 to February 2, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.
Incidents
• Background Investigation — Report taken at 4800 W. Copans Road. No victims listed.
• Battery (Simple) — Fight reported near NW 42 Avenue involving two individuals. No prosecution pursued.
• Juvenile Disturbance — Dave Thomas Education Center reported a non-physical disturbance involving four students.
• Retail Theft — Three juveniles concealed merchandise at Publix, 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway. Trespass warnings issued.
• Juvenile Disturbance — Lyons Creek Middle School reported concerning comments made by two sixth-grade students.
• Battery (Simple) — Caregiver struck by roommate at Tallowood Mobile Home Park. Victim declined prosecution.
• Vehicle Theft — 2022 red Infiniti reported stolen from Infiniti Collision Center, 5501 W. Sample Road.
• Criminal Mischief — Multiple incidents reported in Applewood Village involving graffiti written on residential walls.
• Domestic Battery Incident — Physical altercation reported on Sunshine Drive.
• Grand Theft — Purse stolen from a shopping cart at Publix, loss estimated at $6,800.
• Attempted Retail Theft — Attempted shoplifting incident at Walmart, Hillsboro Boulevard. Trespass warning issued.
• Driving Under the Influence — DUI arrest following traffic stop near Hillsboro Boulevard and Lyons Road.
• Drug Arrest — Traffic stop near Sample Road resulted in seizure of marijuana over 20 grams.
• Drug Trafficking Arrest — Traffic stop near Lyons Road resulted in seizure of approximately 841 grams of cannabis and paraphernalia; intent to distribute charges filed.
• Juvenile Disturbance — Incident between two students at Winston Park Elementary.
• Battery (Simple) — Mutual combat reported at Broward College.
• Domestic Disturbances — Multiple verbal domestic disturbances reported across the city with no arrests made.
• Criminal Mischief — Bayport residence reported bedroom window shattered causing approximately $500 damage.
• Fraud Cases — Several fraud reports filed, including: $9,800 loss related to earlier financial fraud.
$27,500 scam involving victim providing money to unknown suspects.
$2,000 Zelle transfer scam.
• Suspicious Incidents — Reports filed in multiple communities, including Legacy and Vista Verde.
• Dating Violence Battery — Arrest made at Bell Apartments.
• Theft from Vehicles — Vehicle burglaries reported at Legacy Apartments and Broward College parking areas.
• Domestic Violence Battery — Arrest made in Cocobay community.
• Trespassing Incident — Arrest made at Promenade for loitering and prowling.
• Delayed Vehicle Theft — Vehicle theft reported in Vista Verde from December incident.
• Elder Abuse Investigation — Elder neglect incident under investigation in Wynmoor.
• DUI Arrests — Additional DUI arrests reported near Lyons Road locations.
Arrests
• Richard J. Harris, 77 — Arrested on Capias warrant.
• Chris Evans Mitchel, 18 — Arrested for possession of cannabis with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver.
• Nilton Ferreirademoura, 67 — Arrested for DUI.
• Jenel Paul, 23 — Arrested for possession of cannabis with intent to sell/manufacture/deliver.
• Hugo Ferreiradearaujo, 46 — Arrested on lewd or lascivious molestation charge involving a minor.
• Sir P. N. Fearon, 30 — Arrested for sexual battery of an adult victim.
• Joselyn Palumbo, 43 — Arrested for dating violence battery.
• Ladarious X. Walker, 20 — Arrested for trespassing in an unoccupied structure.
• Katherine Brown Castetter, 56 — Arrested for DUI.
• Gustavo Alberto Riveramonge, 67 — Arrested for DUI.
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