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Margate Crime update by Margate Talk

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between September 23 and 29, 2025.

Crime Blotter

Petit Theft @ Culver’s
Location: 5510 W. Copans Rd.
A juvenile suspect was observed on camera stealing $268 from the cash register. A sworn statement and video were collected. The suspect was issued a Juvenile Civil Citation and released to his father.

Petit Theft – NW 29th St.
Date: 09/21/25
Suspect: Andras Szappanos (DOB 10/28/79, W/M)
Szappanos allegedly moved out of his residence and took a portable LG air conditioning unit valued at $400, which had been loaned to the homeowner.

Theft @ Dollar General
Location: 700 S. SR 7
Two Black females stole several food items valued at $49.09 and fled in a white sedan.

Petit Theft @ Publix
Location: 7230 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Date: 09/23/25, 6 p.m.
Defendant: Roy Inmon (DOB 09/08/84, B/M)
Inmon stole $230.40 worth of personal care items. Publix desired prosecution.

Auto Theft
Location: 5469 SW 11th St.
Between 7:30 p.m. on 9/23/25 and 6:50 a.m. on 9/24/25, a 2019 white Honda Civic (FL tag) was stolen from the parking lot.

Criminal Mischief @ 5700 Coconut Creek Pkwy
A white male in his 40s, wearing a white T-shirt, was refused bus entry for not wearing shoes. As the bus departed, the suspect struck a side window, causing it to crack.

Burglary Conveyance – SW 7th Ct.
No forced entry. A 2019 Honda Civic was entered, and a .45 caliber Glock handgun was stolen from the floorboard. Surveillance showed a black sedan and a suspect wearing gloves exiting the vehicle at 1:03 a.m.

Strong-Arm Robbery and Theft @ 700 S. SR 7
Two suspects left the store without paying. When the manager tried to intervene, he was punched, and the suspects stole additional property before fleeing. Officers later located the suspects, and a show-up resulted in positive identification. Both were arrested.

Bicycle Theft
Location: 601 Kathy Lane
A blue 24-inch boys’ Huffy “Rock It” bike, valued at $75, was stolen on 09/23/25.

Domestic Battery – Lakeside Dr.
Defendant: Nathaniel Cadet (DOB 04/19/01, B/M)
Cadet allegedly grabbed, pushed, and scratched the victim against her will. He was gone on arrival, and a NIC was filed.

Domestic Battery NIC @ 220 SW 56th Ave.
Suspect: Rowan Smith (DOB 04/07/97, B/M)
Smith allegedly pushed the victim and engaged in further violence. He was gone on arrival. A NIC was filed.

Battery/Dating Violence & Probation Violation @ NW 1st St.
Defendant: Roy Lee Addison (B/M)
Addison battered the victim during an argument, causing scratches. He fled before police arrived. A NIC was filed.

Fleeing & Eluding, Reckless Driving @ 6000 Southgate Blvd.
Defendant: Cory Swisher (DOB 02/18/96)
Swisher fled a traffic stop in a silver Nissan Altima and drove recklessly. His vehicle was later located unoccupied at a family member’s home. A NIC was filed.

Arrests

Trespass After Warning @ 1815 N. SR 7 (Emergency Towing)
Defendant: Jayda Orelhomme
Entered the tow yard after being told not to. Released on an NTA arrest.

Violation of Probation (Juvenile) @ 700 S. SR 7
Juvenile found violating curfew at 10:45 p.m. A fake handgun and live 9mm rounds were located. Arrested and TOT JAC.

DUI @ 840 SW 55th Ter.
Defendant: Fritz Donatien (DOB 01/07/88, B/M)

DWLS/Habitual Traffic Offender @ 490 N. SR 7
Defendant: Jonathan Ductant (DOB 10/03/91, B/M)
Stopped while driving at TD Bank during a fraud investigation. Arrested and TOT BSO.

DUI @ 3400 Banks Rd.
Defendant: Michael Pye (DOB 12/13/69)

Petit Theft 3rd Subsequent Offense & Felony Probation Violation @ Walmart
Defendant: Bobby Vanover (DOB 05/11/82, W/M)
Concealed $44.69 worth of food. Arrested and TOT BSO Main Jail.

DUI & Multiple Traffic Violations @ 3200 blk of N. SR 7
Defendant: Matthew Paul Sorbey (DOB 02/18/96, W/M)
Arrested and TOT BSO.

Possession of Controlled Substance @ W. Atlantic & N. SR 7
Defendant: Rymsley Devalon (DOB 06/29/91, B/M)

Aggravated Child Abuse Arrest @ NW 80th Ave.
Mother arrested after battering her 16-year-old daughter over shoes. Victim sustained injuries. TOT BSO.

Warrant Arrest @ 800 N. SR 7
Defendant: Enrique Adolfo Tueros (DOB 12/24/06, W/M)

Battery & VOP Arrest @ SW 7th St.
Juvenile arrested after assaulting another foster child, violating probation.

DUI @ 1500 N. SR 7
Defendant: Elkin David Atehortua (DOB 08/16/76, H/M)
Arrested for DUI refusal. TOT BSO.

Possession of Controlled Substance (Cocaine, Fentanyl) & Drug Paraphernalia @ 1100 N. SR 7
Defendant: Kevin Barnett (DOB 05/16/83, B/M)

Retail Theft & Warrant Arrest @ Walmart, 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd.
Suspect passed all points of sale without paying and had an active warrant. Arrested and TOT BSO.

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