Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between July 14 and July 19, 2026.
Incidents
Driving Under the Influence
A DUI investigation was conducted in the 300 block of North State Road 7 on July 14.
Death Investigations
Two separate death investigations were reported, one in the 1200 block of Northwest 80th Avenue on July 14 and another on South Brandywine Drive later that evening.
Battery
A battery was reported in the Southwest Third Street area on July 14.
Another battery was reported in the Northwest Eighth Street area on July 17.
A third battery occurred in the 6700 block of Northwest 22nd Court on July 18.
Animal Abuse / Neglect
An animal abuse or neglect investigation was reported in the 3400 block of Banks Road on July 15.
Elder Abuse / Neglect
An elder abuse or neglect investigation was reported on North Brandywine Drive on July 15.
A second elder abuse or neglect case was reported in the 6800 block of Southwest Seventh Street on July 17.
Theft
Merchandise valued at approximately $42 was stolen from a business in the 5300 block of West Atlantic Boulevard on July 15.
Two thefts of motor vehicle parts were reported on July 16, one in the Southwest 56th Terrace area and another in the Southwest 69th Avenue area.
Fraud
A fraud investigation involving a reported loss of $2,283 was reported in the 400 block of North State Road 7 on July 16.
Aggravated Battery
An aggravated battery was reported in the Northwest First Street area on July 16.
Burglary
A burglary to a conveyance with approximately $400 in reported losses occurred in the Northwest 17th Street area on July 16.
A second burglary to a conveyance with about $155 in reported losses was reported near Coconut Creek Parkway on July 17.
Missing Person
A missing person was reported in the 6400 block of West Seventh Street on July 18.
Property Damage
Property damage was reported on Northwest 80th Avenue on July 14.
Another property damage incident was reported on Merrick Lane on July 19.
Drug Offense
A narcotics investigation was reported in the 6300 block of Southgate Boulevard on July 19.
Arrests
Jose Antonio Cotto, 35, was arrested on a charge of DUI (second offense).
Raymond Obrien, 30, was arrested on a charge of trespassing on a structure or conveyance.
Martina Diane Kendrick, 42, was arrested on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.
Tarah Andre, 29, was arrested on a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge involving property damage.
Jesse Dave Corbitt, 36, was arrested on a domestic violence battery charge.
Gregory Jacques, 42, was arrested on a charge of trespassing on a structure or conveyance.
Machel Samora Baker, 23, was arrested on a felony charge of fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement with lights and sirens activated.
Jordan Estyben Rows Lan, 30, was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability.
Jorge Daniel Villanueva, 35, was arrested on a felony charge of driving while license suspended or revoked as a habitual traffic offender.
Leon Rigoberto Diaz De Leon, 53, was arrested on a battery charge.
Shawnn Kaedyn Blasioli, 19, was arrested on a charge of DUI (first offense).
Isabella Garcia, 20, was arrested on a felony charge of possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
Leestevens Leroy, 18, was arrested on a petit theft charge involving merchandise valued between $100 and $750.
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