Margate Crime Blotter: Road Rage Incident Ends with Gun Brandished at Driver

Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between March 10 and March 16, 2026.

Incidents

Aggravated Assault (Road Rage)
Location: 6300 W. Atlantic Blvd
The victim reported an unknown male driving an orange “Daytona” Dodge Charger brandished a firearm following a road rage incident that began near Banks Road and Atlantic Boulevard. The suspect was described as a darker-complexioned male, possibly Black or Hispanic, with curly hair.

Weapons Violation (NIC Filed)
Location: 500 Rock Island Road
Joshua Littlepage, 47, was found sleeping inside a blue Ford Edge with a Glock 42 .380 handgun in plain view. The firearm’s serial number had been removed. He admitted to purchasing the weapon for $250 from an unknown individual in Fort Lauderdale. The firearm was seized as evidence.

Stalking / Cyberstalking (NIC Filed)
Location: Blue Runner Lane
Idra Odom, 41, was investigated following multiple incidents over four months involving threats to harm or kill victims and their children. Evidence included surveillance, online communication, and in-person encounters. A direct file was completed.

Theft (Juvenile)
Location: Walmart, 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd
A juvenile stole merchandise valued under $100. The individual is a repeat offender in Walmart’s system but received a civil citation for this incident.

Arrests

Domestic Violence – Simple Battery
Location: Margate Blvd
Defendant: Reginald Dortilus, DOB 12/17/1996
During an argument, Dortilus pushed the victim and slapped her on the shoulder, causing visible bruising.

Narcotics / Fleeing and Eluding / DWLS
Location: 1833 S. State Road 7
Defendant: Anthony Jacinthe, DOB 08/02/1996
Charged with four counts of possession of a controlled substance, fleeing/eluding, and two counts of driving while license suspended.

Felony Petit Theft / Resisting Without Violence / Violation of Probation
Location: Marshalls, 5461 W. Atlantic Blvd
Defendant: Marvin Lewis Gray, DOB 07/25/1988 (At Large)
Stole $412.77 in merchandise and fled. He was located nearby, ran into a Burger King restroom, and was detained.

Retail Theft
Location: Walmart, 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd
Defendant: Shanyda Romero, DOB 11/04/1987
Concealed $211.73 worth of merchandise under a blanket while using a motorized scooter and exited without paying.

Warrant Arrest (Self-Surrender)
Location: Margate Police Department
Defendant: Alkane Geffrard, DOB 10/13/1990
Turned himself in for an active warrant related to DUI and violation of probation.

Domestic Battery
Location: Lakeside Drive
Defendant: Reynaldo Lopez Jr., DOB 03/12/1987
The victim reported that the defendant became physical during an argument and hid her phone to prevent her from leaving or calling for help. Visible injuries were observed.

Domestic Battery by Strangulation
Location: Banks Road
Defendant: Marquel Stevenson, DOB 10/02/2002
Following a verbal dispute, the defendant choked the victim and pushed her to the ground.

Writ of Arrest – Child Support
Location: 4955 SW 5th Court
Defendant: Leroy Williams, DOB 02/26/1967
Arrested after officers discovered an outstanding writ during a domestic disturbance investigation.

Resisting / Fleeing / Hit-and-Run / Traffic Charges
Location: State Road 7 area
Defendants:

Malachi Henry, DOB 02/22/2004

Jeremiah Stewart, DOB 03/07/2004
The suspects fled from officers on dirt bikes, struck a police vehicle, and dragged an officer approximately 10 yards before being apprehended. Both were tased and taken into custody.

Domestic Battery (Victim Over 65) / Resisting Arrest
Location: SW 50th Avenue
Defendant: Niurka Diaz, DOB 06/05/1983

DUI
Location: 6600 W. Atlantic Blvd
Defendant: Enrico Ballen Ruesta, DOB 10/31/1987
Nearly crashed into police vehicles at an active crash scene.

Narcotics (Fentanyl & Marijuana)
Location: 601 NW 78th Terrace
Defendant: Corey Jones, DOB 05/13/1981
Found with 10.5 grams of suspected cannabis later determined to contain fentanyl.

Warrant Arrest
Location: 101 N. State Road 7
Defendant: Lawrence Rowe, DOB 10/08/2001

Fleeing / Resisting Without Violence
Location: 6526 W. Atlantic Blvd
Defendant: Kenneth Williams, DOB 08/02/1975
Attempted to flee officers while wearing all black and a mask; was tased and taken into custody.

Retail Theft
Location: Walmart, 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd
Defendant: Jacquelen Beard, DOB 10/03/1990
Stole $109.67 worth of merchandise.

Retail Theft
Location: Walmart, 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd
Defendant: Jameer Fanfan, DOB 06/21/1999
Stole merchandise valued at $4.12.

DUI / Narcotics / Tampering / Violation of Probation
Location: W. Atlantic Blvd & State Road 7
Defendant: Heidi Elizabeth Brumfield, DOB 07/05/1990

DUI / Possession of Cocaine
Location: 499 N. State Road 7
Defendant: Guillermo Sarria, DOB 12/19/1982

Trespass After Warning
Location: 5600 W. Sample Road
Defendant: Carl Jones, DOB 06/06/1964

Warrant Arrest
Location: 6251 SW 4th Street
Defendant: Storm Tillman, DOB 04/07/1989

Warrant Arrest – First-Degree Murder (Palm Beach County)
Location: 6280 W. Atlantic Blvd
Defendant: Alfonso McCray, DOB 04/03/1990
Arrested during a felony traffic stop after officers confirmed an active warrant for first-degree murder with a firearm.

Warrant Arrest (DWLS)
Location: 400 S. State Road 7
Defendant: Brentasia Graham, DOB 07/11/2001

Narcotics / Paraphernalia / Resisting Without Violence
Location: 1921 E. River Drive
Defendant: Hannah Elizabeth McGaugh, DOB 08/01/1993

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