Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between June 23 and June 29, 2026.
Incidents
Burglary
A residential burglary was reported in the 7800 block of Northwest 78th Avenue on June 23.
A vehicle burglary was reported in the 5400 block of West Copans Road on June 28.
Auto Theft
A vehicle was reported stolen from the 5400 block of West Copans Road on June 24.
A vehicle was reported stolen from the 5000 block of Southwest Eighth Court on June 24.
A vehicle theft was reported from the 1700 block of North State Road 7 on June 24.
Retail Theft
Retail theft was reported at a business in the 2000 block of North State Road 7 on June 23.
Retail theft was reported at a business in the 7200 block of West Atlantic Boulevard on June 24.
Retail theft was reported at a business in the 700 block of South State Road 7 on June 26.
Fraud
Fraud involving unauthorized use of a credit card or ATM card was reported in the 1300 block of Southgate Boulevard on June 25.
Credit card/ATM fraud was reported in the 2100 block of North State Road 7 on June 26.
Battery
Multiple battery incidents were reported throughout the city, including on Northwest 76th Terrace, State Road 7, Royal Palm Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard, Southwest Fifth Terrace and Sable Circle.
Domestic Disturbances
Domestic disturbance calls were reported throughout the week in the 1900 block of Northwest 65th Avenue, 3300 block of Cornforth Lane, 8100 block of West Atlantic Boulevard, 7800 block of Northwest First Street, 7100 block of Northwest 72nd Terrace, Sample Road, 4100 block of Northwest 62nd Way, 3300 block of Cabret Lane, 6500 block of Winfield Boulevard, 5200 block of Banks Road, 5700 block of Lakeside Drive, 6100 block of Lake Drive, 6100 block of Northwest 20th Street, 6000 block of Northwest 66th Avenue, 5700 block of Lakeside Drive, 6700 block of Northwest First Street, 4900 block of North State Road 7 and 5700 block of Margate Boulevard.
Baker/Merchant Fraud
Incidents involving forged or fraudulent checks were reported at businesses on State Road 7, Northwest 15th Street, Northwest 81st Avenue, Northwest 17th Street, Margate Boulevard, Northwest 65th Avenue, Winfield Boulevard, North State Road 7 and West Atlantic Boulevard.
DUI
A driver was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop in the 700 block of North State Road 7 on June 27.
Drug Offenses
A narcotics offense was reported in the 6700 block of West Atlantic Boulevard on June 26.
Death Investigation
Police investigated a death in the Royal Palm Boulevard area on June 24.
Arrests
The following individuals were arrested between June 23 and June 29:
Nicholas Weidman, 26, arrested for grand theft of a motor vehicle.
Cortez Arsenio, 25, arrested for driving while license suspended or revoked.
Shyan Duncan, 26, arrested for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
Bryce Simore, 20, arrested for reckless driving.
Daniel Medero, 38, arrested for fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement.
Juan Ruiz, 53, arrested for DUI.
Ishana Singh, 20, arrested for domestic battery causing bodily harm.
Charles Salom, 56, arrested for grand theft.
Amanda Johnson-Koutsis, 36, arrested for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
Patrisha Roelie, 33, arrested for domestic battery by strangulation.
Dale Alderson, 44, arrested for DUI.
Nelson Torres, 36, arrested for domestic battery.
Francisco Vasquez, 36, arrested for domestic battery.
Balkumar Lal, 45, arrested for felony domestic battery.
Shemika Franco, 43, arrested for trespassing.
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