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Parents arrested after Broward baby found safe following Amber Alert
Read full article: Parents arrested after Broward baby found safe following Amber AlertA mother and father who do not have custody of their 8-month-old daughter were arrested Wednesday after an Amber Alert was issued for her, authorities confirmed.
Pembroke Pines police arrest sex offender and accused serial masturbator
Read full article: Pembroke Pines police arrest sex offender and accused serial masturbatorPembroke Pines Police arrested a 59-year-old man this week after he was accused of committing multiple sex crimes throughout South Florida, authorities confirmed Thursday.
‘He was my hero’: Service held for Pembroke Pines motorman who died after crash
Read full article: ‘He was my hero’: Service held for Pembroke Pines motorman who died after crashA service was held Monday in Broward County to honor Officer Charles “Charlie” Herring, a Pembroke Pines Police Department motorman and father of four who died while on duty.
Man arrested for stealing Honda vehicles in southern Broward County, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested for stealing Honda vehicles in southern Broward County, deputies sayA man was arrested Friday morning on accusations that he has been stealing Honda vehicles in southern Broward County, authorities confirmed.
Broward County teams launch diving operation to locate cars underwater with potential bodies inside
Read full article: Broward County teams launch diving operation to locate cars underwater with potential bodies insideBroward Sheriff’s Office and Pembroke Pines Police are collaborating to find and recover missing vehicles in Broward County waterways.
Police searching for the second suspect in car jacking crime in Pembroke Pines
Read full article: Police searching for the second suspect in car jacking crime in Pembroke PinesMembers of the Pembroke Pines Police Department responded to a report of a carjacking that occurred at 10740 Washington Street on Saturday.
Taekwondo instructor faces more voyeurism charges in Broward County, police say
Read full article: Taekwondo instructor faces more voyeurism charges in Broward County, police sayDetectives announced Thursday that they have identified more victims of voyeurism at a Taekwondo Academy, according to the Pembroke Pines Police Department.
Man steals $1,300 worth of wine and seafood from Broward Whole Foods
Read full article: Man steals $1,300 worth of wine and seafood from Broward Whole FoodsPembroke Pines police released a photo of a man they say stole over $1,300 worth of items from the Whole Foods Market at 14956 Pines Boulevard on July 15.
WATCH: New video released after shots fire inside Pembroke Lakes mall
Read full article: WATCH: New video released after shots fire inside Pembroke Lakes mallPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. Surveillance video from inside the Pembroke Lakes mall shows the scary scene when shots rang out and shoppers began running for their lives. Pembroke Pines Police Department said that on Friday at 2:14 p.m., two men approached Elite Fine Jewelry inside the mall. While inside, one of the suspects began to smash the glass displays while another suspect began to grab jewelry out of the cases. Gabriela Arraiz, who works at Charmed Jewelry, a kiosk inside the mall told Local 10: The guy that works here, he tells me just run, run. Pembroke Pines police said the pair will be charged with armed robbery.
1 injured, 1 dead after domestic violence shooting in Pembroke Pines
Read full article: 1 injured, 1 dead after domestic violence shooting in Pembroke PinesPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – A domestic violence incident in Pembroke Pines left a woman injured and a man dead on Friday, according to the Pembroke Pines Police Department. Shooting investigation continues in Pembroke Pines' Estancia communityFire Rescue personnel rushed the woman from the four-bedroom home to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood where she remained on Saturday morning. Friday shooting investigation continues in Pembroke PinesThe investigation prompted officers to close Southwest 191st Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets near the St. Edward Catholic Church. Detectives are asking anyone with information about the domestic violence attack to call the Pembroke Pines Police Department at 954-431-2200 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. Detectives investigate shooting in Pembroke PinesLocal 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Wilson Louis contributed to this report.
FDLE’s update on probe: 20 officers fire weapons during fatal shooting
Read full article: FDLE’s update on probe: 20 officers fire weapons during fatal shootingMIRAMAR, Fla. – A Florida Highway Patrol trooper and at least 19 law enforcement officers from four different agencies fired their weapons during a recent fatal police-involved shooting in Broward County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The Dec. 5 police-involved shooting remains under investigation, but the FDLE revealed one of the officers was from the Pembroke Pines Police Department, three officers were from the Miramar Police Department and 15 officers were from the Miami-Dade Police Department. “We have made a tremendous amount of progress on our investigation," Special Agent Troy Walker said about the ongoing probe. Four people died -- including UPS driver Frank Ordonez -- in the Dec. 5 shooting on Miramar Parkway. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has yet to complete the investigation.
Police officer, man hospitalized after incident in Pembroke Pines
Read full article: Police officer, man hospitalized after incident in Pembroke PinesPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – A police officer and a man were taken to a hospital following a domestic incident in Pembroke Pines, according to the Pembroke Pines Police Department. The man was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital with injuries, but he was forced to be restrained to a gurney by officers. “I have lived here for over 20 years, so I never have seen something like this,” said resident Pablo Powsang. An officer from the Pembroke Pines Police Department was also taken to a hospital with injuries. “Pembroke Pines has been changing a lot because I have been living here since 1986,” Powsang said.
Department pays for officer’s sexual massages to arrest 4 Chinese women for prostitution
Read full article: Department pays for officer’s sexual massages to arrest 4 Chinese women for prostitutionThe women, who didn’t have a Florida Department of Health license to practice massage therapy, are facing prostitution charges. In the women’s four arrest reports, the officer reported spending nearly $450. The officer reported Huang grabbed his penis and offered oral sex for an extra $20. After the massage, Xin said a “four-hand massage” would be $80 for 30 minutes, the report said. Li, Huang, Xin and Shi face charges of practice without a license and soliciting prostitution.
Possible grenade found during garbage sorting at Pembroke Pines Waste Management
Read full article: Possible grenade found during garbage sorting at Pembroke Pines Waste ManagementPembroke Pines Police DepartmentPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - Pembroke Pines police are investigating after a possible grenade was found Monday morning during garbage sorting at Waste Management. Local 10 News reporter Ian Margol was at the scene at 20701 Pembroke Road and was told that an employee spotted the device and immediately notified authorities. Margol said the device appeared to be an old ammunition box with a canteen in it and an old grenade right underneath it. It's unclear who discarded the device or from where exactly it came. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Pembroke Pines police sergeant wins multiple gold medals, breaks records at global games
Read full article: Pembroke Pines police sergeant wins multiple gold medals, breaks records at global gamesJennifer Martin with the Pembroke Pines Police Department is considered one fierce, determined and driven woman. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Pembroke Pines police sergeant wins gold, sets records at World Police and Fire Games
Read full article: Pembroke Pines police sergeant wins gold, sets records at World Police and Fire GamesPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - Sgt. Jennifer Martin with the Pembroke Pines Police Department is considered one fierce, determined and driven woman. She has now competed in five World Games and won 24 gold medals, with a total medal count of 38. A swimmer since she was only 8 years old, Martin received a scholarship to college for her aquatic abilities. She also makes sure to mention how thankful she is for the amazing support she's received along the way.
Police searching for classic Chevy Chevelle stolen from Pembroke Pines detailing business
Read full article: Police searching for classic Chevy Chevelle stolen from Pembroke Pines detailing businessPolice are searching for this 1972 Chevrolet Chavelle that was stolen from a Pembroke Pines auto detailing business. PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - Police in Pembroke Pines are searching for a stolen car that many would consider a classic. A flyer was sent out Wednesday by the Pembroke Pines Police Department asking for the public's help finding a stolen two-door gray 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. According to police, the car was stolen from Quality Detailing, located outside the Sonoco gas station at 1700 North University Drive. Anyone with information about the location of the vehicle is urged to contact the Pembroke Pines Police Department at 954-431-2225 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
Pembroke Pines police sergeant had right of way at time of crash, police say
Read full article: Pembroke Pines police sergeant had right of way at time of crash, police sayPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - The Pembroke Pines Police Department held a news conference Monday, at which time police confirmed Sgt. John Baker, who was seriously injured over the weekend in a motorcycle crash, remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. Authorities said Baker was on his way to work Saturday morning on his police-issued motorcycle when he was struck by a car at 14800 Sheridan St. in Pembroke Pines. Baker had the right of way, according to police. Friends have set up a GoFundMe page to assist the Baker family during the sergeant's recovery.
BSO investigates crash that seriously injured Pembroke Pines police sergeant
Read full article: BSO investigates crash that seriously injured Pembroke Pines police sergeantThe Pembroke Pines Police Department held a news conference Monday, at which time they confirmed Sgt. John Baker, who was seriously injured over the weekend in a motorcycle crash, remains hospitalized... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Pembroke Pines police sergeant remains hospitalized after weekend crash
Read full article: Pembroke Pines police sergeant remains hospitalized after weekend crashJohn Baker, who supervises the Pembroke Pines Police Department's traffic unit, remained hospitalized on Sunday after he was injured in a crash that prompted the shutdown of Sheridan Street at... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Police officer remains hospitalized after Pembroke Pines crash
Read full article: Police officer remains hospitalized after Pembroke Pines crashJohn Baker, who supervises the Pembroke Pines Police Department's traffic unit, remained hospitalized on Sunday after he was injured in a crash that prompted the shutdown of Sheridan Street at... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Veteran police officer remains hospitalized after crash in Pembroke Pines
Read full article: Veteran police officer remains hospitalized after crash in Pembroke PinesPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - Sgt. John Baker, who supervises the Pembroke Pines Police Department's traffic unit, remained hospitalized on Sunday after he was injured in a crash that prompted the shutdown of Sheridan Street at Interstate 75 on Saturday. Baker was riding a police-issued motorcycle and was on duty when he was involved in the crash about 7 a.m. Saturday at 14800 Sheridan St., in Pembroke Pines, according to Amanda Conwell, a spokeswoman for the police department. Baker's crash comes a few weeks after a 30-year-old deputy died in a crash. Deputy Benjamin Nimtz died July 21.
Officers arrest 9 students for breaking into school in Pembroke Pines
Read full article: Officers arrest 9 students for breaking into school in Pembroke PinesPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - Officers arrested a group of students, ages 16 to 20 years old, on Tuesday after a burglary at Charles W. Flanagan High School in Pembroke Pines. Pembroke Pines Police Department officers believe the group broke into the school at 12800 Taft Street about 11:50 p.m. on Monday. "When officers arrived, the suspects were seen running through the halls and courtyard," said Amanda Conwell, a spokeswoman for the Pembroke Pines Police Department. Deputies in a Broward Sheriff's Office helicopter and police dogs from the Miramar and Pembroke Pines police departments participated in the search. The students are facing charges of burglary and trespassing on school grounds.
Lost piglet found wandering in Pembroke Pines
Read full article: Lost piglet found wandering in Pembroke PinesPembroke Pines PD / TwitterPEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - Police found an intruder walking the grounds of West Broward High School on Wednesday morning, but it was of the four-legged variety. The Pembroke Pines Police Department is hoping to reunite a little piglet with its owner after it was found wandering the baseball field outside the school. If you recognize the pig, please call the Pembroke Pines Animal Assistance Program at 954-431-2200. With any luck, this little guy can go wee, wee, wee... all the way home. pic.twitter.com/y6gkEue9HF Pembroke Pines PD (@PPinesPD) July 17, 2019Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.