
By Jim Donnelly
Through our joint effort with the Coconut Creek Police Department to share updates with residents, this is a summary of Coconut Creek’s crime and arrests through August 14.
Battery
A 53-year-old male was the victim of Battery – Simple Touch/Strike against an employee at Home Depot on N State Road 7 was reported on 08/08/2023.
Theft – Retail/Shoplifting
Sunglass Hut was the victim of Theft – Retail/Shoplifting on Lyons Road was reported on 08/08/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,004.
Kohls was the victim of Theft – Retail/Shoplifting on N State Road 7 was reported on 08/10/2023. The total estimated loss was $503.
Publix was the victim of Theft – Retail/Shoplifting on Coconut Creek Parkway was reported on 08/08/2023. The total estimated loss was $400.
Theft – From Motor Vehicle
A 55-year-old male was the victim of Theft – From Motor Vehicle was reported at Advenir on 08/08/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,500. A lock was damaged, and tools were taken from a covered truck bed.
A 29-year-old male was the victim of Theft – From Motor Vehicle in the Planet Fitness Parking Lot on Hillsboro Blvd was reported on 08/10/2023. The total estimated loss was $1,380.
Vehicle Theft – Auto
A 32-year-old male was the victim of Vehicle Theft – Auto was reported on 08/08/2023. The total estimated loss was $500.
A 35-year-old male was the victim of Vehicle Theft – Auto at Coco Parc was reported on 08/10/2023.
Infiniti Of Coconut Creek was the victim of Vehicle Theft – Auto W Sample Road was reported on 08/09/2023.
A 69-year-old male was the victim of Vehicle Theft – Auto on Antigua Circle was reported on 08/10/2023.
Criminal Mischief – Other
Windmill Park was the victim of Criminal Mischief – Other on Lyons Road was reported on 08/09/2023. An EV charging station was damaged.
Fraud – Other
Palm Aluminum And Glass was the victim of Fraud – Other on Lyons Road was reported on 08/09/2023. The total estimated loss was $30,277.
A 63-year-old male was the victim of Fraud – Impersonation at Winston Park on NW 51 Court was reported on 08/10/2023. The total estimated loss was $867. An unknown subject purchased items online.
A 42-year-old male was the victim of Fraud – Use Of Credit Card on Coconut Creek Parkway was reported on 08/12/2023. The total estimated loss was $594.
Suspicious Incident
A Suspicious Incident on Cocoplum Circle was reported on 08/11/2023. A male claiming to be a Special Agent came to the reporter’s residence to ask for the children’s information.
Arrests
Lacarte, Ershline Sabrina, 27, was arrested on a Touch Or Strike/Battery charge at 5560 NW 44 Way on 08/08/2023.
Perezbatista, Elvis, Francisco, 28, was arrested on a charge of Dui 1 Offense at 4200 W Hillsboro Blvd on 08/08/2023.
Rodriguez, Guzman, Rafael, Armando, 23, was arrested on a charge of Driving License Suspended at 5501 Lyons Road on 08/08/2023.
Hernandez, Salgador, Rodrigo, 28, was arrested on a Engaging/Business/Contract W/O License charge at 2300 Lyons Road on 08/08/2023.
Kong, Darren, Delano, 19, was arrested on a charge of Criminal Mischief Over $200 Under $1000 at 4449 Lyons Road on 08/09/2023.
Mcfarland, Kelly, Nicole, 30, was arrested on a charge of Dui 1 Offense at 3700 Coconut Creek Parkway on 08/09/2023.
Tueros, Javier A., 41, was arrested on a charge of Dui 2nd Offense at 2500 Lyons Road on 08/11/2023.
Battle, Gerome, Eugene, Daniel, 23, was arrested on a charge of Carrying Concealed Firearm at 4901 W Sample Road on 08/11/2023.
Leiva Gutierrez, Valeria, Nathalia, 22, was arrested on a Battery – Simple Touch/Strike charge on 08/13/2023.
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- A Coral Springs resident for over 30 years, Jim Donnelly has had a 40-year career as a photographer, videographer, and editor for South Florida affiliate news stations, along with CNN, ESPN, ABC Sports and News, NBC Sports and News, Fox News, and CBS. Donnelly has won several awards, including EMMY’s, for his team coverage. Currently, he owns Image Masters Photography and works as a Realtor.
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