Pompano Beach Stops the Use of ShotSpotter Gun Technology

By Attiyya Atkins ShotSpotter, a tool used by Broward Sherriff’s Office to track gun shots with the goal of reducing gun violence in the city, was not renewed by the City of Pompano Beach. ShotSpotter is a gunshot surveillance system that uses sensor-based technology to detect and locate outdoor gunfire in real time. Once the […]

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POMPANO BEACH MAN ARRESTED ON SECOND-DEGREE MURDER

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for second degree-murder after fatally shooting his roommate in Pompano Beach. Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. At approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a shooting call near the […]

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Domestic Violence Victim Speaks Out About Horrific Conditions at South Florida Shelter Prior

Former Heads of Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Tiffany Carr and Patricia Duante, Arrested and Charged Grand Theft, Fraud and Official Misconduct Felonies After Syphoning Funds Designated for 42 Florida Domestic Violence Shelters By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – Koreen Nottage huddled in a dark corner with just enough lighting to record a clandestine […]

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Fear in Schools: Safety, Security, and Broward County Public Schools

Clear backpacks and metal detectors to be discussed at upcoming school board meeting By Attiyya Atkins and Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, Fl – The last months of the school year have been a trying time for students, parents, and teachers. Aside from the regular duties of finalizing assignments, prom, graduation, and other end-of-the-year events, schools […]

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Teen Arrested for Bomb Threats Throughout the County

In less than 24 hours, detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Threat Management Unit (TMU) in collaboration with the Hollywood Police Department, Coral Springs Threat Management Unit and Coconut Creek Police Department arrested a 16-year-old accused of making false reports of bomb threats to several schools in Broward County and Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International […]

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Residents Tips Led to Arrest of 18-year-old in Collier City Triple Drive-by Shooting

By Kristen Hernandez Collier City – Tips from the public and relentless detective work all came together and led to the arrest of Damian Wastene Charmant, an 18-year-old man who was just 17 at the time of the February shooting, according to a press conference held by the Broward Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. Critical Crime […]

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