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1 killed after Brightline train collides with car on tracks in Pompano Beach
Read full article: 1 killed after Brightline train collides with car on tracks in Pompano BeachA woman was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday night after her car was struck by a Brightline train in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed.
Firefighters, civilian honored after saving victims following fatal BSO helicopter crash
Read full article: Firefighters, civilian honored after saving victims following fatal BSO helicopter crashPompano Beach Fire Rescue and community members came together Friday to honor their first responders who assisted victims after a Broward Sheriff’s Office helicopter crash killed two people last August.
Deputies ID driver who died in Pompano Beach rollover crash
Read full article: Deputies ID driver who died in Pompano Beach rollover crashA man was killed in an early morning single-vehicle crash Tuesday, and detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Tri-Rail, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue partner to prepare for worst-case scenario
Read full article: Tri-Rail, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue partner to prepare for worst-case scenarioTri-Rail partnered with Pompano Beach Fire Rescue Thursday to simulate a mass casualty event in case of a possible derailment.
BSO: Suspect arrested in Alabama after fatally shooting person over debt payment in Pompano Beach
Read full article: BSO: Suspect arrested in Alabama after fatally shooting person over debt payment in Pompano BeachBroward Sheriff’s Office detectives announced the arrest of a 20-year-old man Wednesday in connection with the fatal shooting of a person in Pompano Beach in June.
Driver swerves to avoid hitting cat, hits Broward house instead, fire rescue reports
Read full article: Driver swerves to avoid hitting cat, hits Broward house instead, fire rescue reportsA driver in Pompano Beach said he swerved to avoid hitting a cat late Wednesday morning, but wound up crashing his SUV into a house instead, according to fire rescue personnel.
BSO: Woman found dead identified as victim of shooting in Pompano Beach
Read full article: BSO: Woman found dead identified as victim of shooting in Pompano BeachPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. – An afternoon shooting is under investigation in Pompano Beach. According to Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call around 1:14 p.m. Thursday in the 700 block of Northwest Eighth Street. BSO has identified the woman as 39-year-old Jonelle Coleman of Pompano Beach. Deputies said they found Coleman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue was dispatched and the she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives investigating after baby found unresponsive inside Pompano Beach apartment
Read full article: Detectives investigating after baby found unresponsive inside Pompano Beach apartmentPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating after a baby died Monday morning in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed. According to BSO spokeswoman Gerdy St. Louis, Broward Regional Communications received a call shortly after 9 a.m. regarding an unresponsive infant at an apartment unit in the 500 block of Northwest 34th Street. St. Louis said deputies and first responders from Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to the home and the infant was transported to a local hospital where he or she died. No other details about the baby’s death were immediately released. Click here to receive breaking news alerts from Local10.com.
Man fatally shot during home invasion robbery in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Man fatally shot during home invasion robbery in Pompano BeachPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. – A man was killed early Monday morning during a home invasion robbery in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived to the home and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene and pronounced the man dead. Deputies have not disclosed what was taken during the robbery or why they believe the man was targeted. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $3,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Deputies investigating deadly shooting near Pompano Beach Walmart
Read full article: Deputies investigating deadly shooting near Pompano Beach WalmartPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Authorities in Broward County are investigating a deadly shooting. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a call came in of a shooting in the area of 1950 Northeast 49th Street in Pompano Beach. The address is located across the street from a Walmart Supercenter. He was taken to the hospital by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is urged to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
BSO searching for clues in homeless mans murder near Pompano Beach Burger King
Read full article: BSO searching for clues in homeless mans murder near Pompano Beach Burger KingPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. A 28-year-old homeless man was found shot near a Pompano Beach Burger King and 7-11 store Tuesday night. At approximately 9:39 p.m., Broward Sheriffs Office dispatchers received to the call of a shooting that happened between the Burger King and 7-11 on North Federal Highway. Another call was received at approximately 9:41 p.m. in reference to the shooting at 14 North Federal Highway. When BSO deputies arrived, they found the victim, later identified as Joseph Surace, suffering from a gunshot wound. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue transported Surace to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Sheriff: Silence is standing in the way of ‘Justice for Bree’
Read full article: Sheriff: Silence is standing in the way of ‘Justice for Bree’BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Bree Black’s killer remains on the loose. Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said the community can’t allow this and needs to speak up about what they witnessed the night she died. Combined with the offering from Broward Crime Stoppers, that brings the total reward up to $8,000. Bryan Tutler and Detective Louis Bonhomme are asking anyone with information about the murder to call 954-321-4377 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue paramedics found Bree Black dead on July 3.
After 30-foot fall in Bali, firefighter recovers at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood
Read full article: After 30-foot fall in Bali, firefighter recovers at Memorial Regional Hospital in HollywoodPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. – After a 22-hour flight, Michael Hughes made it back to South Florida on Thursday from Bali, where he fell about 30 feet while visiting an ancient temple. Hughes’ injuries included several broken ribs and five fractured vertebras in his back. His boss, Pompano Beach Fire Chief John Jurgle, said he was glad the firefighter made it back, and he was grateful for all of the support from the community. Hughes was hospitalized in Bali, but he really wanted to come home. Hughes will be recovering at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood.
Man killed when beams of steel fall on him at Pompano Beach business
Read full article: Man killed when beams of steel fall on him at Pompano Beach businessPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. - A 71-year-old truck driver was killed Monday morning when beams of steel fell on top of him at a metal company in Pompano Beach, authorities said. BSO's Technical Rescue Team was called in to help remove the victim's body from underneath the steel. "When all of this steel fell on him, no one was there at the time, but they did find him," King said. "And in order to remove that steel, they're going to have to use a crane and go piece by piece to remove this to recover him." It took authorities hours to lift the steel beams off Roulhac's body.
Man killed when steel falls on him at Pompano Beach business, authorities say
Read full article: Man killed when steel falls on him at Pompano Beach business, authorities sayPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. - A man was killed Monday morning when a piece of steel fell on top of him at a metal company in Pompano Beach, authorities said. According to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue spokeswoman Sandra King, the incident occurred around 6 a.m. at a business at 1621 NW 12th Ave.King said the man's body remains trapped under debris. Broward County's technical rescue team is working to remove the debris and the body, King said. No other details were immediately released. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
12-year-old boy struck by vehicle in Pompano Beach
Read full article: 12-year-old boy struck by vehicle in Pompano BeachA 12-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Pompano Beach. POMPANO BEACH, Fla. - A 12-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Pompano Beach. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue spokeswoman Sandra King said the boy was struck on Northwest 15th Avenue near Northwest 33rd Street. The boy was taken to Broward Health North. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Man killed, teen injured in separate fireworks-related accidents in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Man killed, teen injured in separate fireworks-related accidents in Pompano BeachPOMPANO BEACH, Fla. - A man was killed and a 15-year-old boy was injured Thursday in separate fireworks-related accidents in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed Friday. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue spokeswoman Sandra King said both incidents occurred around 10 p.m. He was taken by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to Broward Health North, where he died. A memorial for Tavares Hamilton is expected to be held Friday night. The teen was taken by Pompano Beach Fire Rescue to Broward Health Medical Center.