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Video shows man trying to break into Davie nail salon after asking for money
Read full article: Video shows man trying to break into Davie nail salon after asking for moneyThe Davie Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a man that was accused of trying to break into a nail salon on Monday.
Davie teams up with Hard Rock to create human trafficking awareness campaign
Read full article: Davie teams up with Hard Rock to create human trafficking awareness campaignThe town of Davie is partnering with the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
Trio arrested for residential burglaries in Broward, deputies say
Read full article: Trio arrested for residential burglaries in Broward, deputies sayThree men in their 20s are under investigation in more than a dozen residential burglaries over the past few weeks in Broward County. The homes were in Cooper City, Deerfield Beach, and Davie.
All clear given after Nova Middle School evacuated due to bomb threat
Read full article: All clear given after Nova Middle School evacuated due to bomb threatNova Middle School was temporarily evacuated Friday morning after the school received a bomb threat, but the all clear has since been given by the Davie Police Department, authorities confirmed.
Buscan a mujer para interrogarla por robo de arma de fuego en Davie
Read full article: Buscan a mujer para interrogarla por robo de arma de fuego en DavieLa policía de Davie publicó un volante el jueves que muestra imágenes de vigilancia de una mujer a la que quieren interrogar sobre el robo de un arma de un depósito de chatarra el mes pasado.
Dos adorables lémures fueron vistos en Broward, uno sigue suelto
Read full article: Dos adorables lémures fueron vistos en Broward, uno sigue sueltoEn un giro impactante, esta historia de "solo en Florida" no involucra a un cocodrilo en una piscina, sino a dos lémures adorables pero salvajes que parecen haber escapado de su hogar.
Two adorable lemurs have been spotted across Broward, and one is still on the loose
Read full article: Two adorable lemurs have been spotted across Broward, and one is still on the looseIn a shocking twist, this “only in Florida” story doesn’t involve a ‘gator in a swimming pool — it involves two adorable, yet wild lemurs who seem to have escaped from their home.
Detectives search for burglar who stole 157 birds valued at more than $75,000
Read full article: Detectives search for burglar who stole 157 birds valued at more than $75,000DAVIE, Fla. – Detectives are searching for a burglar who recently cut a hole in the roof of the Birdhouse pet store in Davie and entered through the drop ceiling to steal 157 birds valued at $75,500. This is their business,” Chicoine said. One is off in college.”The list of birds stolen included 70 sun conures valued at $35,000, 60 green-cheeked conure valued at $30,000, and 20 cockatiels valued at $4,000. The burglar also took five quaker parrots valued at $2,500, a female Eclectus valued at $2,000, and a Jardine Parrot valued at $2,000. Hong is asking anyone with information about the birds’ whereabouts to call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.
1 injured in Davie crash near Liberty Park, police say
Read full article: 1 injured in Davie crash near Liberty Park, police sayDAVIE, Fla. – One person was injured during a car crash on Monday afternoon near Liberty Park in Davie. According to Sarah Andeara, a spokeswoman for the Davie Police Department, the crash was at the intersection of Southwest 136th Street and Southwest Eighth Street. Fire Rescue personnel airlifted the person who suffered potentially life-threatening injuries to Broward General Hospital, according to Andeara. Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Emily Hales contributed to this report
2 FBI agents killed in Sunrise working child porn case
Read full article: 2 FBI agents killed in Sunrise working child porn case“Every day, FBI Special Agents put themselves in harm’s way to keep the American people safe,” a statement from Wray, the FBI director, read. “Special Agent Alfin and Special Agent Schwartzenberger exemplified heroism today in defense of their country. #BREAKING info from @FBI: Two FBI #Agents are deceased and three are wounded. Ad“The FBI Agents Association mourns the loss of two FBI Special Agents killed in the line of duty today,” FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) President Brian O’Hare said in a statement. “FBI Special Agents risk their lives to protect our country, and the loss of these Agents is devastating to the entire FBI community and to our country.
Davie firefighters train on how to rescue animals during emergencies
Read full article: Davie firefighters train on how to rescue animals during emergenciesDAVIE, Fla. – A group of Davie firefighters met on Thursday at Robbins Park to train with a few of the Davie Police Department’s horses and their handlers on how to rescue animals during emergencies. Vincent Martinez, the battalion chief of the Davie Fire Rescue Department’s training division, said the town’s residents own horses, cows, goats, and lamas. She is the owner of the Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue, an instructor, and an expert on horse-handling issues. Rebecca Husted trained a group of firefighters on how to rescue animals on Thursday in Davie. Davie firefighters train on how to rescue animals during emergencies“Many people when they show up on these scenes, they want to try to get in and do something,” said Husted.
School bus driver saves 5 children from fire in Davie
Read full article: School bus driver saves 5 children from fire in DavieDAVIE, Fla. – A school bus driver rescued a group of children when the bus caught on fire on Thursday afternoon in Davie, police said. The fire started in the back of the bus while the driver was on State Road 84 East near Hiatus Road, according to Sarah Andeara, a spokeswoman for the Davie Police Department. “The driver quickly pulled the school bus over and evacuated 5 children,” Andeara wrote in a news release. Davie Fire Rescue personnel extinguished the flames while police officers temporarily blocked traffic. No one was injured6 PM REPORT
Police investigating possible DUI after car goes into canal in Davie
Read full article: Police investigating possible DUI after car goes into canal in DavieDAVIE, Fla. – A driver was rescued from an SUV that went into a canal after police received reports of a single-car crash early Sunday morning. Davie Police Department said they responded to the 4300 block of Southwest 45th Street around 4:15 a.m. and that’s when they found a vehicle in a canal. The driver — who police said was the only occupant — was still inside. Officers went into the canal and were able to get the person out of the SUV. According to Davie police, the accident is being investigated as a DUI — driving under the influence.
Thief steals FedEx cargo truck; abandons it behind Walmart
Read full article: Thief steals FedEx cargo truck; abandons it behind WalmartDAVIE, Fla. – A thief stole a FedEx truck on Friday afternoon from a parking lot near Nova Southeastern University in Davie. The Isuzu cargo truck vanished from 7901 SW 36 St., according to Sarah Andeara, a spokeswoman for the Davie Police Department. The thief traveled southbound on University Drive and didn’t go very far. Officers respond to a report that a FedEx truck was stolen on Friday in Davie. (Local 10 News)Officers found the truck abandoned behind the Walmart Supercenter at 4301 S. University Dr., police said.
Body of missing 21-year-old man found in Davie lake, police say
Read full article: Body of missing 21-year-old man found in Davie lake, police sayDAVIE, Fla. – The body of a 21-year-old man was found in a Davie lake Monday, police say. Nicolas Pineda had been reported missing, and investigators believe he drowned overnight. Officers from the Davie Police Department received a call about a missing person around 9 a.m. and responded to the area of the 3100 block of Palm Trace Landings Drive. They say they found several articles of clothing near the shoreline of the lake, and a dive team located the deceased body underwater. It’s unclear if there was any foul play, and it’s also unclear if Pineda lived in the gated community.
Driver leaves 2 pedestrians injured in Davie
Read full article: Driver leaves 2 pedestrians injured in DavieDAVIE, Fla. – Two people were injured after a driver ran them over on Friday night in Davie, police said. Kelvin Urbaez, a spokesman for the Davie Police Department, said officers were investigating the crash at 4100 Davie Rd. The officers closed Davie Road during the investigation.
Protests spring up across Broward, and they have a key thing in common youth
Read full article: Protests spring up across Broward, and they have a key thing in common youthPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. The movement taking place on our streets is largely a youth movement. That could be seen from Pembroke Pines to Hollywood to Davie on Wednesday afternoon. A peaceful student-led sit-in in the courtyard of Pembroke Pines city center was largely made up of students from the Somerset Arts Conservatory many of whom had just graduated virtually that morning. On Tuesday, a peaceful protest organized by two teenage students took place in Coral Springs, and another march happened near Sawgrass Mills in Sunrise. County commissioners met Tuesday and discussed ways that they can respond to the message sent loudly by the community through these protests.
While police chief investigated, Town of Davie announces acting chief
Read full article: While police chief investigated, Town of Davie announces acting chiefDAVIE, Fla. – The former police chief of the Town of Davie will be acting police chief while an investigation continues into alleged remarks made by Davie Police Chief Dale Engle. Patrick Lynn, who served as Davie’s Police Chief for almost 10 years before he retired in 2017, was named acting police chief Thursday by Town Administrator Richard J. Lemack. Engle is on paid administrative while allegations brought forward by the Fraternal Order of Police against are being investigated. The Florida State Fraternal Order of Police sent a letter to the Town of Davie's administrator about remarks allegedly made by Davie Police Chief Dale Engle. (WPLG)The letter stated that Engle had been approached by officers and service aides who inquired about safety protocols and protections regarding the coronavirus.
Woman accused of illegally performing cosmetic procedures at Davie home
Read full article: Woman accused of illegally performing cosmetic procedures at Davie homeDAVIE, Fla. – A woman was arrested Monday on accusations that she was illegally performing cosmetic procedures at her home in Davie. An undercover detective contacted Jimenez via social media and inquired about meeting the suspect for a cosmetic consultation, the arrest report stated. Police said Jimenez scheduled an appointment for the detective for the morning of Feb. 12. According to the arrest report, Jimenez said she would charge $550 for the injections and that she only accepts cash or payments through apps like Cash App and Zelle. According to the arrest report, Jimenez denied injecting the victim with anything and claimed she only applied a topical solution to the woman’s abdomen.
Man dies after shooting in front of Davie home
Read full article: Man dies after shooting in front of Davie homeA Monday night shooting left a family in mourning in Davie and a killer on the loose, according to the Davie Police Department. Lt. Mark Leone, a spokesman for the department, said officers found a man dead inside a car about 9 p.m. in the driveway of a home at 2700 SW 116 Ave., in the Majestic Groves community. Leone said the man was shot several times and the detectives’ investigation was ongoing Tuesday afternoon. Detectives have yet to release the identity of the shooting victim. According to the multiple listing service that real estate brokers use, the 3-bedroom home was listed for $1.08 million on Dec. 6.
Suspected motorcycle club members sought in man's fatal beating
Read full article: Suspected motorcycle club members sought in man's fatal beatingDAVIE, Fla. - Davie Police Department detectives are still searching for the suspected motorcycle club members responsible for a brutal beating that resulted in a 57-year-old man's death last year. Detectives suspect they were Outlaw Motorcycle Club members. Michael Kline was beaten July 4, 2018, outside of the Road Dawgs Saloon at 13010 W. State Road 84. Kline's son also told police officers he remembers seeing several Outlaw Motorcycle Club members there, and his father had argued with one of them a few weeks earlier. Before the beating, Kline left the bar to buy cigarettes at a nearby Exxon gas station.