Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between April 14 and April 20, 2026.
Incidents
Domestic Disturbances (Non-Criminal):
Several incidents were reported across the city, including Jubilee Way, Lakewood Circle, NW 64th Terrace, Hogan Creek Road, NW 21st Street, and Banks Road. No victims reported.
Battery:
Multiple victims reported in separate incidents on East Laurel Drive, SW 56th Terrace, Bluerunner Lane, SW 11th Street, and Winfield Boulevard.
Aggravated Assault:
Victim reported near NW 7th Court.
Sexual Battery:
Protected victim reported incident occurring between February and April.
Lewd/Lascivious Molestation:
Reported on North State Road 7 involving a 22-year-old victim.
Kidnapping / False Imprisonment:
Incident reported on West 68th Terrace.
Suspicious Incidents / Vehicles:
Numerous reports across Royal Palm Boulevard, Monte Carlo Place, NW 18th Street, Banks Road, Dogwood Lane, and other locations.
Criminal Mischief:
Damage reported on NW 3rd Street.
Property Damage:
Incident reported on Margate Boulevard and NW 65th Avenue.
Information Reports:
Various reports taken throughout the city including Coconut Creek Parkway, Margate Boulevard, Pinewalk Drive, Winfield Boulevard, and State Road 7.
Civil Matter:
Reported on North State Road 7.
Missing Person:
Reported on NW 80th Avenue.
Death Investigations:
Two separate cases reported on Colonial Drive, NW 64th Terrace, and NW 74th Avenue.
Found Property:
Reported on South State Road 7.
Baker/Marchman Act:
Multiple cases including SW 7th Street, Royal Palm Boulevard, and NW 9th Street.
Theft & Property Crimes
Retail Theft / Shoplifting:
Incidents reported at Dollar General, Bath & Body Works, Publix, and other retail locations. Losses ranged from about $5 to $984.
Theft – All Other:
Large theft reported at Banks Road with an estimated loss of $30,000.
Theft from Building:
Reported on North State Road 7 with an estimated loss of $768.
Auto Theft:
Vehicle stolen on NW 64th Terrace with an estimated loss of $70,000.
Burglary Conveyance:
Vehicle burglary reported on SW 2nd Street.
Burglary Residence:
Incident on North Cortez Drive Circle with an estimated loss of $300.
Fraud – False Pretenses:
Reported on Royal Palm Boulevard with an estimated loss of $4,000.
Drug & Weapons Offenses
Drug/Narcotics Offenses:
Multiple incidents reported on State Road 7, Atlantic Boulevard, and Copans Road.
Weapons Violation:
Incident reported on NW 80th Avenue.
Arrests
Carrying Concealed Firearm:
18-year-old arrested on North State Road 7.
Marijuana Possession Over 20 Grams:
20-year-old arrested on North State Road 7.
Petit Theft (Larceny):
23-year-old arrested on West Atlantic Boulevard.
Battery (Touch or Strike):
Multiple arrests including incidents on SW 56th Terrace and North State Road 7.
Drug Possession (Controlled Substance Without Prescription):
27-year-old arrested on State Road 7 and Copans Road.
Aggravated Stalking (Domestic Violence):
58-year-old arrested on SW 11th Street.
Warrants:
Multiple individuals arrested on active warrants, including incidents on West Atlantic Boulevard and State Road 7.
Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon (Domestic Violence):
58-year-old arrested near NW 7th Court.
Stalking / Cyberstalking:
27-year-old arrested at Celebration Pointe.
Weapon Offense (Missile into Dwelling/Vehicle):
29-year-old arrested on NW 80th Avenue.
Battery Causing Bodily Harm (Domestic Violence):
79-year-old arrested on NW 68th Terrace.
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