Through our joint effort with the Margate Police Department to share updates with residents, this is a summary of Margate’s crime and arrests through May 13, 2024.
Elderly Abuse
A victim of Elderly Abuse / Neglect on 11 Circle was reported on 05/0712024.
Fraud
A victim of Fraud – All Other on NW 67 Avenue was reported on 05/07/2024. The total estimated loss was $1,600.
Theft
Walmart was a victim of Theft—retail / Shoplifting on W Atlantic Blvd, which was reported on 05/07/2024. The total estimated loss was $514.
A victim of Theft – All Other on NW 80 Avenue was reported on 05/11/2024. The total estimated loss was $280.
A victim of Theft—retail / Shoplifting on W Atlantic Blvd was reported on 05/09/2024. The total estimated loss was $244.
A victim of Theft- All Other on NW 63 Avenue was reported on 05/07/2024. The total estimated loss was $100.
CVS Pharmacy was a victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting on N State Road 7 was reported on 05/08/2024.
Failure To Return Rental Vehicle
UHaul Moving And Storage was a victim of Failure To Return Rental Vehicle on N State Road 7 was reported on 05/07/2024.
Death Investigation
A victim of Death Investigation on NW 59 Avenue was reported on 05/11/2024.
A victim of Death Investigation on NW 29 Court was reported on 05/13/2024.
Battery
A victim of an Aggravated Battery on SW 7 Street was reported on 05/11/2024.
A victim of Battery on Banks Road was reported on 05/11/2024.
Burglary
A victim of Burglary Conveyance on SW 7 Street was reported on 05/12/2024. The total estimated loss was $663.
Bomb Threat
A victim of a Bomb Threat on N State Road 7 was reported on 05/13/2024.
Arrests
Ruddy, Aaron Peter, 55, was arrested on a charge of Warrant at 3120 Holiday Springs Blvd on 05/07/2024.
Brown, Javon, 20, was arrested on a charge of Larceny—Grand Theft Of a Firearm at Schooner Terrace on 05/07/2024.
Simpson, Guillenno, 43, was arrested on 05/07/2024 at 5555 W Atlantic Blvd on a charge of larceny—other theft.
Soto Lopez, Ruben Alberto, 49, was arrested on 05/09/2024 at 5555 W Atlantic Blvd on a charge of larceny—petit theft 1 degree 100 less than 750 dollars.
Fagundes, Sonia M., 66, was arrested on a charge of Battery – Cause Bodily Harm – Domestic Violence at S Brandywine Drive on 05/09/2024.
Wright, Jimmy Dell, 49, was arrested on a charge of Touch Or Strike / Battery / Domestic Violence at Banks Road on 05/10/2024.
Beckett, Bruce Edwin, 28, was arrested on a charge of Dui Alcohol Or Drugs 1 Offense at 400 N State Road 7 on 05/11/2024.
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