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 February 26, 2024.
Fraud
A Fraud-with/Computer/ATM victim on Antigua Circle was reported on 02/20/2024. The total estimated loss was $7,171. A Coinbase cryptocurrency account was hacked, and over $7,200 was stolen.
A victim of Fraud – Wire/Computer/ATM on Coconut Creek Parkway was reported on 02/20/2024. The total estimated loss was $500.
A victim of Fraud – Other at Wynmoor was reported on 02/22/2024. Prepaid card fraud was reported.
Animal Complaint
A victim of Animal Complaint – Other on NW 69 Court was reported on 02/20/2024.
Theft
A victim of Theft From a Motor Vehicle (Multiple) on N State Road 7 was reported on 02/24/2024. The total estimated loss was $10,280. Public Storage had multiple trailers broken into, and equipment was stolen.
A victim of Theft – From a Building at Tallwood on NW 67 Street was reported on 02/25/2024. The total estimated loss was $3,200.
A victim of Theft – From a Motor Vehicle at Fern Forest on S Lyons Road was reported on 02/25/2024. The total estimated loss was $592.
A victim of Theft – All Other at Tradewinds Park on 3600 W Sample Road was reported on 02/24/2024. The total estimated loss was $420.
A victim of Theft – From a Building at Wynmoor on Antigua Circle by a known subject was reported on 02/20/2024. The total estimated loss was $325.
A victim of Theft – All Other at Applewood Village IV was reported on 02/23/2024. The total estimated loss was $100. A Kohl’s package was stolen.
A victim of Theft – From a Motor Vehicle at Center Point on NW 49 Terrace was reported on 02/21/2024.
A victim of Theft – From a Building on NW 44 Avenue was reported on 02/22/2024.
Disturbance
A victim of a Disturbance – Other on Johnson Road was reported on 02/23/2024. A Tradewinds Elementary teacher reported an intellectually impaired kindergarten student was observed on Tik-Tok videos with his mother being guided to curse and lip-sync a song with cursing.
Battery
A victim of Battery – Simple Touch/Strike at Buttonwood Hammocks was reported on 02/23/2024. Battery on Person 65YOA or older was reported.
A victim of Aggravated Battery at Country Lakes Mobile Home Park was reported on 02/23/2024.
Arrests
Macri, Donald, Richard, 42, was arrested on a charge of Dui Alcohol Or Drugs 2 Offense at 4000 Wiles Road on 02/20/2024.
Cartagena, Ternell, Dejuan, 22, was arrested on a charge of Sexual Battery Victim 12 Years Less 18 Years By Person 18 Years Or More at 5430 Lyons Road on 02/21/2024.
Gutches, Justin, Daniel, 24, was arrested on a Battery On Person 65 Years Of Age Or Older charge at 2005 NW 49 Avenue on 02/23/2024.
Irizarry, Oscar, 51, was arrested on a Touch Or Strike/Battery charge at 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway on 02/24/2024.
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Author Profile
- 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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