Pompano Beach

A driver accidentally hit the gas pedal instead of the brake, crashing into the front of a Pompano Beach convenience store. No injuries were reported, and the store owner stated the driver is a regular customer.

A fatal stabbing occurred in Pompano Beach, Broward County, around 7 p.m. Tuesday. Deputies found a stabbed man who later died at the hospital, and a suspect was detained.

Pompano Beach commissioners voted to renew their three-year policing contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) at an annual cost of $70 million, citing cost and logistical challenges of creating a municipal police force. The decision contrasts with Deerfield Beach, which is ending its BSO contract to reconstitute its own departments. Commissioners emphasized the move as a pragmatic choice for now, with plans to revisit the issue in the future.

A Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested for the fourth time in seven months, accused of violating a domestic violence injunction. The sergeant, Scott Nelson Nida, faces pending charges from prior incidents including domestic violence and vehicle theft. He is currently held in the BSO Main Jail awaiting a court appearance.

A McDonald’s customer attacked a woman working at the drive-thru in Tamarac, causing facial injuries. Surveillance video led to the arrest of Shalonda Walls, who confessed to the assault. She was charged with burglary with assault or battery and released on a $1,500 bond.

El 40º All Heart Volleyball Challenge en Pompano Beach recaudó fondos para el Ann Storck Center, una organización sin fines de lucro que apoya a personas con discapacidades del desarrollo. El evento incluyó 20 equipos de voleibol, rifas y donaciones de comida de negocios locales, con el objetivo de financiar programas educativos, residenciales y terapéuticos.

The 40th annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge in Pompano Beach raised funds for the Ann Storck Center, a nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Over 100 participants attended the event, which featured volleyball competitions, raffles, and meals donated by local businesses like Oceanic and Jet's Pizza.

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.

Body camera video shows Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and a fire captain rescuing an elderly woman from a sinking car in Pompano Beach. The deputies and off-duty firefighter pulled the woman to safety moments before her vehicle submerged in a canal.

A woman was rescued from a sinking car in Pompano Beach by Detective Robert Rutkowski, Deputy Zachary Kerin, and an off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire captain. The Broward Sheriff’s Office released body-worn camera footage showing their quick actions, which saved the driver's life.

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office are searching for 12-year-old Matthew Walker, who was last seen in Pompano Beach on Thursday at 4 p.m. He was wearing black and gray clothing, and authorities are asking the public for help locating him.

A man has been arrested for a fatal wrong-way crash that killed Nicholas Addis, the stepson of a former Coral Springs mayor. Sult President, 47, faces charges of driving under the influence and vehicular homicide after the collision in Pompano Beach on April 11.

Sult President, 47, was arrested for a fatal wrong-way DUI crash on April 11 in unincorporated north Broward, killing Nicholas Addis, 36. President had a blood alcohol level of 0.23% and was driving up to 75 mph. He faces charges including vehicular homicide and DUI resulting in death, with a $210,000 bond and strict release conditions.

A driver with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit caused a fatal wrong-way collision in Pompano Beach, killing Nicholas Addis. Sult President was arrested on charges including vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter, and his bond was set at $210,000 with conditions including a GPS monitor and alcohol detector.

A 78-year-old man was bitten by a baby alligator on his calf while releasing a turtle into a lake in Pompano Beach. The bite did not break his skin, and he was evaluated by fire rescue crews before being cleared.

An 85-year-old Coconut Creek woman lost $3,500 to a scam after mailing money to individuals she believed were providing prize money. Coconut Creek Police intervened, using body camera footage to warn her against further payments, as scammers often target seniors who are isolated and more likely to engage with unsolicited calls.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and Bass Pro Shops granted 12-year-old Benjamin Rodrigues a fishing boat to fulfill his wish after battling leukemia. The event, held in Dania Beach, included hospital treatments and family support, with Rodrigues expressing gratitude for the gift.

Broward County deputies arrested Victor Boyd after a shooting at a Pompano Beach Citgo gas station. The victim, a 45-year-old man, was shot in the ear and shoulder, and Boyd was identified by witnesses as 'Vic' in an orange Buick. Surveillance footage and a helicopter unit led to Boyd's arrest within 20 minutes, during which he discarded an object believed to be a gun into a canal.

BSO detectives identified Robert Freese, a man found dead near Lauderhill in 1975, 51 years after his body was discovered. Using modern forensic technology, they matched a fingerprint to Freese, revealing his identity and background, but his family remains unlocated, and the murder case is still unsolved.

The body of a man found in Lauderhill in 1975 was identified as Robert Freese using modern technology, including a fingerprint match. Detectives determined he was murdered and brought to the area, with efforts to locate his family ongoing.

A shooting in Pompano Beach resulted in one person being hospitalized and a suspect, Victor Stephen Boyd Jr., being arrested. The incident occurred on Northwest 15th Street, and Boyd faces charges of attempted murder with a firearm and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.

A convicted felon was charged with attempted murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon after a shooting in Pompano Beach. The suspect, Victor Steven Boyd Jr., was arrested in Margate following a traffic stop.