Tamarac
Coverage of Tamarac in the Nexus archive.
- Man suffers stab wounds in Tamarac, deputies say
A man suffered stab wounds during a physical altercation between two men in Tamarac. The incident occurred near the 4900 block of North State Road Seven and involved blood at a 7-Eleven. Paramedics transported the victim to a hospital with serious injuries.
- Deputies search for 12-year-old girl who vanished in North Lauderdale
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for 12-year-old Kimora McMinns, who vanished in North Lauderdale on Sunday morning. She was last seen near Southwest 17th Street and described as 5 feet 4 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes, wearing black shorts, a black shirt, pink sandals, and a black and purple bonnet. Deputies requested the public to contact Detective Chris Blankenship with information.
- Search underway for 14-year-old girl reported missing from Tamarac
Authorities in Tamarac are searching for 14-year-old Malaysia Edwards, who was last seen near Northwest 62nd Avenue and 57th Street. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds, and was wearing a hoodie and shorts. The public is urged to contact BSO detectives with information.
- Teenage girl vanished 3 days ago in Tamarac, deputies say
A 14-year-old girl named Malaysia Edwards vanished early Monday morning in Tamarac, Florida. She was last seen near the 5800 block of Northwest 62nd Avenue and is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. Deputies are seeking public assistance to locate her.
- BSO detectives searching for 24-year-old man reported missing from Tamarac
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for Souleon Beaver, a 24-year-old man reported missing from Tamarac. He was last seen near the 8300 block of West McNab Road on Friday around 1:50 p.m., wearing a gray hoodie, shorts, and white sneakers. Authorities note he experiences mental illness and are urging the public to contact Detective Leonard Charla for information.
- McDonald’s customer attacks woman working at drive-thru in Tamarac, deputy reports
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.
- South Florida men sentenced in $2.2M Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme
Three South Florida men were sentenced for a Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme involving $2.2 million. They operated fraudulent medical equipment companies and submitted false claims. Vazquez must pay over $1.7 milliom in forfeiture and over $2.2 in restitution.
- Deputies search for missing 17-year-old girl
Broward County authorities are searching for 17-year-old Brisa Velasco, who was last seen in Tamarac wearing all black clothing. Deputies describe her as 5-foot-8, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, and urge the public to contact the Broward Sheriff’s Office with information.
- BSO detectives searching for teen missing from Tamarac
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are searching for 17-year-old Brisa Velasco, who was last seen in Tamarac on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. She is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing all black clothes. Authorities are asking for public assistance to locate her.