Pompano Beach Fire Rescue
Coverage of Pompano Beach Fire Rescue in the Nexus archive.
- BSO: Parts of US 1 in Pompano Beach closed after pedestrian killed in crash
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on South Federal Highway in Pompano Beach, leading to the closure of southbound lanes of U.S. 1 during an ongoing investigation by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit. The driver was injured and hospitalized.
- Deputy’s video shows ‘incredible rescue’ from sinking car in Pompano Beach
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.
- Baby alligator bites man, 78, after releasing turtle at lake in Pompano Beach, Fire rescue says
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.
- Broward couple arrested after daughter, 2, tested positive for cocaine, BSO says
A Broward couple, Charles Bernard Adams and Alexandra Adams, were arrested on child neglect charges after their 2-year-old daughter tested positive for cocaine. Both parents also tested positive for multiple drugs, and their 4-year-old daughter was removed from their custody. They were ordered to undergo substance abuse evaluation and random drug testing with no contact allowed with their children.