Coconut Creek Police responded to various calls from March 10 to March 16, 2026. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.
Crime Incidents
Baker Act
3631 NW 19th St
March 10, 1:10 a.m.
Individual taken into custody under the Baker Act at Centura Parc.
Aggravated Assault/Battery – Elderly
Wynmoor
March 10, 3:50 a.m.
Woman charged with battery and tampering with a witness.
Battery / Aggravated Assault (Related Cases)
6800 NW 39th Ave (Country Lakes MHP)
Reported March 10
Incident involved a 14-year-old; related aggravated assault case reported.
Fire Incident
Lyons Creek Middle School, 4333 Sol Press Blvd
March 10, 3:20 p.m.
Student lit paper on fire in a bathroom sink.
Fleeing and Eluding Police
Lyons Road and Wiles Road
March 10, 10:45 p.m.
Driver fled from law enforcement.
Trespassing
Publix, 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway
March 11
Woman issued notice to appear.
Weapon on School Property
Tradewinds Elementary, 5400 Johnson Rd
March 11
Student found in possession of a knife.
Domestic Disturbances
Multiple locations including Coral Tree Circle, Mimosa Terrace, Sleepy Orange Lane, Hillsboro Blvd, and Monarch Station
March 11–15
Incidents involved verbal disputes; parties separated.
Criminal Mischief
Julia Gardens
March 12
Property damage to gate; no prosecution at this time.
Battery (Multiple Incidents)
Cypress Shores and Country Club Lakes
March 12
Domestic-related incidents; no arrests reported.
DUI / Traffic-Related Incidents
3600 W Sample Rd and 5430 Lyons Rd
March 12–14
Traffic stops resulted in DUI investigations and arrests.
Theft from Vehicle (Firearm)
Lincoln of Coconut Creek
Reported March 13
Firearm stolen; estimated loss $385.
Retail Theft
Key Food, 4301 W Hillsboro Blvd
March 13
Delayed shoplifting reported; estimated loss $2,381.
Property Damage (Multiple Incidents)
Locations include NW 42nd Terrace, Regency Lakes, and Winston Park Blvd
March 13–14
Reports include residential and vehicle-related damage.
Aggravated Assault / Domestic Incident
4799 NW 7th Manor (Coco Palms)
March 15
Incident involved aggravated assault, child neglect, and domestic battery.
Suspicious Incidents
Locations include Avalon Apartments and Walgreens
March 14–15
Investigations conducted; details limited.
Arrests
Tiffany Amber Williams, 46
Charge: Battery on a person 65 or older (Felony)
Date: March 10
Brandon E. Benedetto, 34
Charge: Petit theft (third or subsequent offense) (Felony)
Date: March 10
Virginia Lee Sullivan, 41
Charge: Trespass after warning (Misdemeanor)
Date: March 11
Mackentoche Philius, 44
Charge: Driving with a license suspended (third or subsequent offense) (Felony)
Date: March 12
Michael A. Bentivegna, 37
Charge: DUI (Misdemeanor)
Date: March 12
Edward Stanley Blakely, 58
Charge: DUI (Misdemeanor)
Date: March 14
Mitchell Gerard Guest, 30
Charge: Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (dating violence) (Felony)
Date: March 15
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