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Florida prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980s
Read full article: Florida prosecutor seeks to clear records of people charged with buying police-made crack in 1980sA Florida prosecutor says he will seek to vacate as many as 2,600 convictions of people who bought crack cocaine manufactured by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office between 1988 and 1990.
BSO: 8 suspected gang members arrested in connection with multiple shootings, murders
Read full article: BSO: 8 suspected gang members arrested in connection with multiple shootings, murdersThe Broward Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrests of eight suspects, who they say are believed to be members of a “violent, criminal gang.”
BSO: Man burglarizes Sheriff Gregory Tony’s vehicle, steals firearm magazines, among other items
Read full article: BSO: Man burglarizes Sheriff Gregory Tony’s vehicle, steals firearm magazines, among other itemsA man has been arrested after he burglarized a Broward Sheriff’s Office vehicle assigned to Sheriff Gregory Tony, the agency confirmed to Local 10 News Tuesday.
VIEW RESULTS TONIGHT: South Florida General Election Results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: VIEW RESULTS TONIGHT: South Florida General Election Results for Nov. 5, 2024Voters in South Florida and across the U.S. headed to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to cast their ballots in the General Election.
This Week In South Florida Episode: Oct. 20, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Oct. 20, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Lauren Brenzel, the campaign director of Yes on 4; Charles Whatley, the Broward County Sheriff candidate challenging Sheriff Gregory Tony; Lori Alhadeff, the chair of the Broward County School Board; and David Richardson, a candidate for Miami-Dade Tax Collector.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Oct. 20, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Oct. 20, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Lauren Brenzel, the campaign director of Yes on 4; Charles Whatley, the Broward County Sheriff candidate challenging Sheriff Gregory Tony; Lori Alhadeff, the chair of the Broward County School Board; and David Richardson, a candidate for Miami-Dade Tax Collector.
Woman who helped Broward deputies commit federal fraud pleads guilty
Read full article: Woman who helped Broward deputies commit federal fraud pleads guiltyA woman who helped three Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies to commit federal fraud was awaiting sentencing after recently pleading guilty to conspiracy to make false statements charges in Fort Lauderdale.
On 9/11, first responders in South Florida meet to remember lives lost
Read full article: On 9/11, first responders in South Florida meet to remember lives lostA Miami Beach fire rescue personnel and police officers stood near a red truck with a U.S. flag and an “Always Remember” sign during a pause to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
BSO honors Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson on 1st anniversary of fatal helicopter crash
Read full article: BSO honors Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson on 1st anniversary of fatal helicopter crashThe Broward Sheriff’s Office will gather Wednesday to honor the legacy and service of Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson, who died in a helicopter crash exactly one year ago in Pompano Beach.
Incumbent Gregory Tony secures Democratic nomination for Broward sheriff
Read full article: Incumbent Gregory Tony secures Democratic nomination for Broward sheriffIncumbent Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony secured the Democratic nomination for sheriff on Tuesday, and will face Independent candidate Charles Edward Whatley in the General Election in November.
This Week in South Florida: Democratic Broward sheriff candidates — sans Tony — talk crime
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Democratic Broward sheriff candidates — sans Tony — talk crimeThree out of the four Democratic candidates for Broward County sheriff appeared on “This Week in South Florida” on Sunday, with one notable exception: incumbent Sheriff Gregory Tony.
VIEW RESULTS: Broward County Primary Election
Read full article: VIEW RESULTS: Broward County Primary ElectionIn addition to selecting a candidate from each party for the U.S. Senate race, Broward County voters will be selecting their choices for U.S. and state congressional races for several districts, as well as selecting their choice for Broward sheriff.
Vote 2024: Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony faces 3 challengers in Democratic primary
Read full article: Vote 2024: Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony faces 3 challengers in Democratic primaryBroward County Sheriff Gregory Tony declined to speak to Local 10 News about his campaign to retain his position as he took part in a school shooter training event in Lauderdale Lakes Monday.
Questions arise after audit of new Broward Sheriff’s Office training facility
Read full article: Questions arise after audit of new Broward Sheriff’s Office training facilityThe Broward Sheriff's Office has unveiled its brand new training facility, but a shortfall in the construction budget tripped an audit.
New BSO training center honors MSD victims: ‘They will remember those names’
Read full article: New BSO training center honors MSD victims: ‘They will remember those names’The Broward Sheriff’s Office unveiled a new training center Thursday, designed to help deputies prepare for various critical scenarios like the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018.
Shaquille O’Neal helps BSO deliver new shoes to 100+ Broward County students
Read full article: Shaquille O’Neal helps BSO deliver new shoes to 100+ Broward County studentsOver 100 deserving Broward County middle schoolers gathered for an exhilarating event hosted by the Broward Sheriff’s Office and an NBA Hall of Famer on Thursday morning.
Sheriff announces arrests of ‘very bad, violent individuals’ in Pompano Beach operation
Read full article: Sheriff announces arrests of ‘very bad, violent individuals’ in Pompano Beach operationBroward County Sheriff Gregory Tony is scheduled to announce the results of an “operation aimed at combatting illegal narcotics sales, gun violence and homicides in Pompano Beach” Wednesday morning.
FDLE seeks to suspend Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s ability to enforce laws
Read full article: FDLE seeks to suspend Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s ability to enforce lawsThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement is seeking to suspend Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony's law enforcement certification, saying he broke the public's trust.
Broward sheriff addresses concerns of Pompano Beach residents amid spike in dangerous crimes
Read full article: Broward sheriff addresses concerns of Pompano Beach residents amid spike in dangerous crimesBroward County's top cop addressed concerned residents on Tuesday night following a series of shootings in Pompano Beach.
Videos show latest police shootings in Broward, Miami
Read full article: Videos show latest police shootings in Broward, MiamiVideos show deputy and police-involved shootings that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement was investigating in Broward County’s city of Pompano Beach and Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood.
Bodycam footage released of fatal shootout between deputies, Broward Transit employee
Read full article: Bodycam footage released of fatal shootout between deputies, Broward Transit employeeBroward County Sheriff Gregory Tony held a news conference Friday afternoon, where he released bodycam footage showing the Wednesday night shootout between three of his deputies and a Broward County Transit employee.
EX-BSO deputy convicted in COVID-19 relief fraud scheme
Read full article: EX-BSO deputy convicted in COVID-19 relief fraud schemeA former Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was convicted Tuesday of two counts of wire fraud for orchestrating a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Wednesday in a news release.
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s police certification at stake in hearing
Read full article: Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s police certification at stake in hearingAn administrative hearing in Tallahassee Tuesday could ultimately determine if Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony will be allowed to keep his police certification.
Ex-BSO lieutenant charged after using COVID loans to ‘enrich’ self, feds say
Read full article: Ex-BSO lieutenant charged after using COVID loans to ‘enrich’ self, feds sayA former Broward Sheriff’s Office jail lieutenant is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he received more than $100,000 in fraudulently-obtained COVID-19 relief loans.
Suspected serial killer, already on death row, indicted in 1998 Broward cold case
Read full article: Suspected serial killer, already on death row, indicted in 1998 Broward cold caseSeven months after Broward County deputies identified the victim of a nearly-25-year-old cold case murder, they now believe they’ve identified the killer.
BSO deputy accused of soliciting sex from teen out on bond, must wear ankle monitor
Read full article: BSO deputy accused of soliciting sex from teen out on bond, must wear ankle monitorA BSO deputy pays his bond and gets out of jail on a few conditions after he's charged with soliciting sex from a teenager girl he met, according to BSO, while responding to a call.
5 BSO employees appear in court after being accused of PPP loan fraud
Read full article: 5 BSO employees appear in court after being accused of PPP loan fraudFive of 17 Broward Sheriff’s Office employees suspected of fraudulently applying for and receiving Paycheck Protection Program loans appeared in court Thursday to be arraigned on federal charges.
Pro-Palestinian protest held at downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protest held at downtown Miami’s Bayfront ParkLaw enforcement agencies across South Florida beefed up their presence at Jewish schools and houses of worship ahead of planned pro-Palestinian demonstrations Friday.
Could more arrests within BSO be coming over fraudulent PPP loans?
Read full article: Could more arrests within BSO be coming over fraudulent PPP loans?17 deputies and detention deputies with BSO left the federal courthouse after being indicted on charges that include wire fraud related to the COVID relief fund program. And there may be more arrests on the horizon.
17 BSO employees charged in wide-ranging PPP loan fraud investigation
Read full article: 17 BSO employees charged in wide-ranging PPP loan fraud investigationBroward County Sheriff Gregory Tony is expected to join federal law enforcement officials Thursday for a news conference announcing the arrests of multiple Broward Sheriff’s Office employees suspected of fraudulently applying for and receiving Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Broward Sheriff gives Local 10 inside look at Real Time Crime Center aimed to make schools safer
Read full article: Broward Sheriff gives Local 10 inside look at Real Time Crime Center aimed to make schools saferBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony gave Local 10 News an inside look Wednesday at BSO’s Real Time Crime Center, which was designed in part to mitigate the threat of school violence.
Family of BSO helicopter crash victim seeks $50M in damages
Read full article: Family of BSO helicopter crash victim seeks $50M in damagesThe family of a woman who died after a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter crashed into a Pompano Beach apartment building nearly one month ago is taking legal action.
Broward commissioners vote to approve purchase of new helicopter after fatal BSO crash
Read full article: Broward commissioners vote to approve purchase of new helicopter after fatal BSO crashBefore the fatal crash last week, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony had warned county commissioners that a rescue helicopter needed to be replaced.
‘The pilot didn’t do anything wrong’: Aviation expert weighs in on BSO helicopter crash
Read full article: ‘The pilot didn’t do anything wrong’: Aviation expert weighs in on BSO helicopter crashAt a workshop in June, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony told the Broward County Commission that the rescue chopper that ended up crashing on Monday, killing two people and leaving four others injured, was on its last legs and needed to be replaced.
Brothers helped surviving helicopter crash victims after their apartment roof caved in
Read full article: Brothers helped surviving helicopter crash victims after their apartment roof caved inA Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue helicopter fell from the sky in a fiery crash on Monday morning, killing two people and injuring four others.
2 killed, 4 injured when BSO Fire Rescue chopper crashes into apartment building in Pompano Beach
Read full article: 2 killed, 4 injured when BSO Fire Rescue chopper crashes into apartment building in Pompano BeachA Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue helicopter crashed into an apartment building in Pompano Beach Monday morning, killing two people and injuring four others, authorities confirmed.
Broward’s school resource officers prepare for active shooter threat in Weston
Read full article: Broward’s school resource officers prepare for active shooter threat in WestonBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony and Peter Licata, Broward County Public Schools’ new superintendent, are relying on many of the lessons learned after the 2018 Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland to improve on-campus security.
Cause of death of BSO detective known for ‘The First 48’ revealed; colleague under investigation
Read full article: Cause of death of BSO detective known for ‘The First 48’ revealed; colleague under investigationDocuments newly obtained by Local 10 News revealed the cause of death for a well-known Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detective.
Man accused of fatal Pompano Beach convenience store shooting appears in court
Read full article: Man accused of fatal Pompano Beach convenience store shooting appears in courtAn 18-year-old man who detectives accused of firing a weapon during a shootout that killed a pregnant mother and a father and injured three others — including a boy — appeared in Broward County court on Wednesday morning.
Man arrested in fatal Broward shooting detectives say he was a part of when he was a teen
Read full article: Man arrested in fatal Broward shooting detectives say he was a part of when he was a teenDeputies arrested an 18-year-old man accused of firing a weapon during a shootout that killed a pregnant mother and a father of four and injured three — including a boy — in Broward County.
Deputies arrest 3 men for stunt driving in Fort Lauderdale, seize 6 cars, 2 weapons
Read full article: Deputies arrest 3 men for stunt driving in Fort Lauderdale, seize 6 cars, 2 weaponsBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony announced on Thursday that deputies arrested three men who are accused of stunt driving in Fort Lauderdale, and seized six cars and two firearms.
Broward deputies ask public to keep an eye out for antisemitic activity
Read full article: Broward deputies ask public to keep an eye out for antisemitic activityThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a bulletin warning local police agencies about antisemitic groups’ call for a national day of activism on Saturday.
Law office secretary escapes gunfire during fatal Broward deputy-involved shooting
Read full article: Law office secretary escapes gunfire during fatal Broward deputy-involved shootingA bank robbery suspect was killed right outside of the law office of Johnny McCray on Monday in Pompano Beach, and a woman who was working there was still shaken on Tuesday as she described what she witnessed.
Witness videos show fiery scene of fatal Broward deputies’ shooting
Read full article: Witness videos show fiery scene of fatal Broward deputies’ shootingWitnesses shared videos after the chase of a bank robbery suspect ended with him dead after a crash, a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies-involved shooting, and a fire on Monday in Pompano Beach.
Broward Sheriff: Bank robbery suspect dies after shootout with deputies in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Broward Sheriff: Bank robbery suspect dies after shootout with deputies in Pompano BeachSeveral deputies were involved in a fatal shooting on Monday morning in Pompano Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff not there as Broward commissioners discuss 911 troubles
Read full article: Sheriff not there as Broward commissioners discuss 911 troublesAfter the deadline for Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony to renew his agency’s contract with the county to run its troubled 911 system came and went, county officials say they’re still working with the sheriff and hopeful they can reach an agreement.
Could outside company handle Broward 911 calls? It’s possible, after BSO contract expires
Read full article: Could outside company handle Broward 911 calls? It’s possible, after BSO contract expiresBroward County commissioners could be looking at hiring an outside company to handle 911 calls after the county’s contract with the sheriff’s office expired on New Year’s Day.
Broward Sheriff shows ‘pattern of insensitivity’ with Jewish inmates, congresswoman says
Read full article: Broward Sheriff shows ‘pattern of insensitivity’ with Jewish inmates, congresswoman saysPolitical leaders and rabbis continued to question Tuesday why inmates in Broward County are being prohibited from practicing their religion while behind bars.
BSO announces DNA match in 1994 cold case murder; suspect deceased
Read full article: BSO announces DNA match in 1994 cold case murder; suspect deceasedBroward County Sheriff Gregory Tony and members of BSO’s Cold Case Homicide Unit and crime lab were set to announce an update in a 1994 cold case homicide Tuesday morning.
Deputies arrest 3 teens in cases of racist, antisemitic messages spray-painted in Weston
Read full article: Deputies arrest 3 teens in cases of racist, antisemitic messages spray-painted in WestonMultiple arrests have been made following several occasions of racist and antisemitic messages being spray-painted in Broward County.
Pembroke Park talks to Miramar about policing; bad blood with BSO boils over plan B
Read full article: Pembroke Park talks to Miramar about policing; bad blood with BSO boils over plan BPembroke Park’s interim police chief tells Local 10 News he’s confident the town won’t have a gap in police service once the town’s contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office expires Oct. 1, but, as of Friday, there’s still no plan in place.
Facing possible removal, report casts doubt on Sheriff Tony’s self-defense claim in ‘90s shooting
Read full article: Facing possible removal, report casts doubt on Sheriff Tony’s self-defense claim in ‘90s shootingAfter the Florida Commission on Ethics found probable cause to believe Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony “misused his public position” when he allegedly lied to get his first job at the Coral Springs Police Department, a report obtained by Local 10 News casts doubt on his self-defense claim in a 1993 shooting.
Board: Florida sheriff maybe lied about killing in his teens
Read full article: Board: Florida sheriff maybe lied about killing in his teensA Florida ethics commission has determined that the sheriff of one of the state's biggest counties appears to have lied when he didn’t disclose in his job application that he fatally shot another teenager when he was 14.
Florida ethics commission finds probable cause that Broward Sheriff Tony ‘lied, misused’ position
Read full article: Florida ethics commission finds probable cause that Broward Sheriff Tony ‘lied, misused’ positionThe Florida Commission on Ethics said Wednesday it has found probable cause to believe Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony “misused his public position” when he lied to get his first job at the Coral Springs Police Department.
‘We train so that we don’t get it wrong’: BSO deputies train for school shooting
Read full article: ‘We train so that we don’t get it wrong’: BSO deputies train for school shootingAs students prepare to go back to school, Broward County deputies trained for the worst-case scenario Thursday, holding an active shooter simulation at Deerfield Beach High School.
Broward 911 system among issues discussed at MSD Public Safety Commission meeting
Read full article: Broward 911 system among issues discussed at MSD Public Safety Commission meetingThe MSD commission met in Sunrise Tuesday to discuss a number of school safety issues, from the school guardian program to the Broward County 911 system.
Broward deputies shoot, kill man after deputy grazed by bullet, sheriff says
Read full article: Broward deputies shoot, kill man after deputy grazed by bullet, sheriff saysTwo Broward County deputies fired back at a man who pulled out a gun and fired at them, grazing a deputy’s head in North Lauderdale Saturday morning, Sheriff Gregory Tony said.
This new Broward service can help protect you from property fraud
Read full article: This new Broward service can help protect you from property fraudBroward County officials say they’re cracking down on property fraud and they’ve created a new program to help homeowners avoid becoming victims of a scam.
Here’s what could happen if Broward Sheriff Tony loses police certification
Read full article: Here’s what could happen if Broward Sheriff Tony loses police certificationAfter a panel found probable cause in the process to revoke Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony’s state law enforcement certification over allegations he made false statements on driver’s license applications, questions remain about what Tony’s role would look like if a state commission chooses to strip him of his certification.
Sheriff’s decertification process based on alleged driver’s license falsehoods, not ‘90s shooting
Read full article: Sheriff’s decertification process based on alleged driver’s license falsehoods, not ‘90s shootingAfter a state panel found probable cause in the process to revoke Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s law enforcement certification, an administrative document obtained by Local 10 News revealed the process stems from allegations that the Sheriff made false statements on multiple driver’s license applications.
Panel finds probable cause in process to revoke Sheriff Tony’s law enforcement certification
Read full article: Panel finds probable cause in process to revoke Sheriff Tony’s law enforcement certificationA state panel found probable cause to revoke Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s law enforcement certification, meaning the Sheriff’s ability to make arrests or otherwise act in a law enforcement capacity in Florida remains in jeopardy.
State panel to decide if Sheriff Tony keeps law enforcement certification
Read full article: State panel to decide if Sheriff Tony keeps law enforcement certificationA state panel will soon decide whether or not they will revoke Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s law enforcement certification for omitting he was acquitted of a murder in Philadelphia in 1993 when he was 14 years old.
BSO Parkland chief fired for ‘providing false information,’ details scant
Read full article: BSO Parkland chief fired for ‘providing false information,’ details scantThe Broward Sheriff’s Office has fired its top cop in the city of Parkland for “providing false information,” but the agency isn’t elaborating further.
‘Pillowcase Rapist’ charged in multiple cold cases in Broward County from 1980s
Read full article: ‘Pillowcase Rapist’ charged in multiple cold cases in Broward County from 1980sThe Broward Sheriff’s Office announced charges Tuesday against Robert Koehler, known as the “Pillowcase Rapist,” for cold cases from the 1980s.
BSO increasing patrols to protect schools following Texas shooting
Read full article: BSO increasing patrols to protect schools following Texas shootingBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony said his agency will be enhancing patrols at schools throughout the county following Tuesday’s school shooting in Texas.
BSO: Investigation concludes in deputies’ involvement in inmate’s death
Read full article: BSO: Investigation concludes in deputies’ involvement in inmate’s deathAfter an investigation by multiple agencies and the Broward State Attorney, the Broward Sheriff's Office has concluded the investigation into the death of an inmate who died while in custody, according to BSO.
Broward commissioner Mark Bogen discusses heated exchange with Sheriff Gregory Tony
Read full article: Broward commissioner Mark Bogen discusses heated exchange with Sheriff Gregory TonyBroward Commissioner Mark Bogen said he didn’t know how bad the issues at the 911 call centers were until he read about it in the newspaper.
Gov. Ron DeSantis still hasn’t made decision over Broward sheriff’s lies
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis still hasn’t made decision over Broward sheriff’s liesGov. Ron DeSantis said 100 days ago that he would review a state report that Broward County’s sheriff had lied about killing another teenager 30 years ago.
Broward sheriff, commissioner have heated back and forth while discussing county’s 911 problems
Read full article: Broward sheriff, commissioner have heated back and forth while discussing county’s 911 problemsBroward Sheriff Gregory Tony and Commissioner Mark Bogen got into an argument during Tuesday's commission meeting.
Unmarked BSO boat used for family fun, but who paid for it?
Read full article: Unmarked BSO boat used for family fun, but who paid for it?A veteran Broward County Sheriff uses a boat for years for his own personal use taking friends and family out on the water at the expense of taxpayers, yet he's only given a slap on the wrist. Local 10 investigates.
Sheriff fears dispatchers’ exodus amid complaints of unanswered 911 calls
Read full article: Sheriff fears dispatchers’ exodus amid complaints of unanswered 911 callsBroward County is feeling the impact of a nationwide shortage of 911 dispatchers.Sheriff Gregory Tony told Broward commissioners on Tuesday that 911 calls are going unanswered because dispatchers are leaving for better-paying jobs. BSO has 81 vacancies in the communications department.
BSO: About 200 arrested during years-long investigation into Deerfield Beach gang
Read full article: BSO: About 200 arrested during years-long investigation into Deerfield Beach gangAbout 200 people have been arrested during a years-long investigation into a violent gang that is based in Deerfield Beach, 24 of whom were arrested on Tuesday, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony announced during a news conference Thursday.