Broward Sheriff's Office

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is seeking help locating Jacques Voltaire, an 82-year-old man reported missing from the 7600 block of Kimberly Boulevard in North Lauderdale. Voltaire was last seen on Wednesday around 11 a.m. wearing a blue shirt and black pants. The family has noted that he suffers from dementia.

Pompano Beach commissioners voted to continue a new contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) due to cost and access to specialized units. The agreement, costing $71 million for the next fiscal year, includes a 5% annual rate increase cap and a 90-day termination clause. A city police department would take three years to establish, according to Commissioner Darlene Smith.

A shooting occurred in the parking lot of a Walmart in North Lauderdale, resulting in one person being wounded and another detained. Authorities from the Broward Sheriff's Office and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded, but no arrests have been made yet.

A suspect was killed after exchanging gunfire with six Broward sheriff’s deputies and a Plantation police officer. The suspect, who was armed and wanted for fleeing and eluding, was observed at a Wawa gas station before the confrontation. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement will investigate the incident.

A 68-year-old man, Van Helman Newbold, is missing and was last seen near the 1700 block of Southwest 64th Terrace in North Lauderdale on June 16. He was wearing blue jean shorts, a white shirt, and black sneakers. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact BSO Missing Persons Detective Chris Blankenship or the BSO non-emergency number.