Margate Police Department
Coverage of Margate Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Search underway for missing woman from Margate
Margate Police are searching for 18-year-old Tehlia Madison Myrie, who was last seen leaving her residence on July 20 en route to Woodmont Hospital via Uber. She is described as 5'5", 120 pounds, with brown eyes, braided black hair, and was wearing a black sweatshirt, gray sweatpants, and a white beanie.
- Margate police seek woman, 18, reported missing, endangered
The Margate Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate 18-year-old Tehlia Madison Myrie, who was reported missing and endangered. She was last seen leaving her home around noon on Monday and was heading to HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital via Uber. Police provided her physical description and clothing details to aid in the search.
- Man previously accused of dumping feces-filled backpack on ex now faces vehicle homicide charge: Cops
Daniel Edward Niemiec, a 21-year-old man previously accused of domestic violence involving a feces-filled backpack, faces a new charge of vehicular homicide after a February 2 crash in Margate. Police allege he caused the crash by speeding at 90 mph in a 45-mph zone, resulting in a passenger's death and injuries to a driver.
- Search underway for 88-year-old man reported missing from Margate
The Margate Police Department is searching for 88-year-old Roosevelt Tukes, who was last seen at 5996 NW 1st Street on Wednesday. Tukes, who has early onset dementia, is described as six feet three inches tall with gray hair and beard, last seen in a gray sweat suit. Authorities urge the public to contact them with any information.
- Broward elementary school teacher arrested; accused of bringing stun gun on campus
A 27-year-old teacher at Liberty Elementary School in Broward County was arrested for allegedly bringing a stun gun to school and showing it to two employees. The stun gun was confiscated by a school resource officer, and she faces charges of possession of a weapon on school grounds.
- Margate police seek senior reported missing, endangered
The Margate Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating 78-year-old Inara Reina, reported missing and endangered. She was last seen in Margate on Friday, wearing a white shirt and pink leggings, and may be driving a silver Volkswagen Tiguan with Florida license plate HZJR86.
- Search underway for missing 78-year-old woman reported missing out of Margate
The Margate Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 78-year-old Inara Reina, who was last seen near Northwest 18th Street and North Rock Island Road. She is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing 110 pounds, with white hair, and was last seen wearing a white shirt and pink leggings.
- Man accused of masturbating near girl on Broward County Transit bus
A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly masturbating in front of an 11-year-old girl on a Broward County Transit bus. He was previously arrested in November 2025 for similar behavior at a Tri-Rail Station. The suspect is being held at Broward County Main Jail on a $50,000 bond.