
Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}
The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between September 1 and September 7, 2026.
Incidents
Fraud
A fraud resulting in an estimated loss of $1,225 was reported in the Highlands Circle area on Sept. 1.
Burglary
An attempted residential burglary was reported in the area of Northwest 69th Avenue on Sept. 1.
Auto Theft
A vehicle theft that occurred in the area of Southwest Seventh Court on Aug. 28 was reported Sept. 1.
A vehicle theft at 5082 Coconut Creek Parkway was reported Sept. 3. The vehicle was reportedly taken between Aug. 21 and Sept. 3.
Drugs/Narcotics
A narcotics offense was reported at 3000 Rock Island Road on Sept. 1.
Threats/Intimidation
A threat or intimidation incident was reported in the area of Northwest 79th Avenue on Sept. 2.
Theft
A theft resulting in an estimated loss of $267 was reported in the area of Northwest 54th Terrace on Sept. 2.
A theft resulting in an estimated loss of $150 was reported in the Lakeside Drive area on Sept. 3.
A theft resulting in an estimated loss of $6,600 was reported at 2801 N. State Road 7 on Sept. 6.
A theft resulting in an estimated loss of $46 was reported at Lester’s, 4701 Coconut Creek Parkway, on Sept. 7.
Retail Theft
A shoplifting incident resulting in an estimated loss of $180 was reported at Rack Room Shoes, 5317 W. Atlantic Blvd., on Sept. 2.
A shoplifting incident resulting in an estimated loss of $1 was reported at Dollar Tree, 5570 W. Sample Road, on Sept. 2.
A shoplifting incident resulting in an estimated loss of $48 was reported at Broward Meat and Fish, 3201 N. State Road 7, on Sept. 4.
A shoplifting incident involving an estimated loss of $122 was reported at 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd. on Sept. 6.
Hit-and-Run
A hit-and-run was reported in the Seville Street area on Sept. 2.
Aggravated Assault
An aggravated assault was reported at 3285 N. State Road 7 on Sept. 4.
Elder Abuse/Neglect
A case of alleged elder abuse or neglect was reported in the West Atlantic Boulevard area on Sept. 5.
Battery
A battery was reported at 2800 N. State Road 7 on Sept. 6.
Another battery was reported at 590 S. State Road 7 on Sept. 6.
A domestic violence-related battery was reported in the Northwest 80th Avenue area on Sept. 6.
Arrests
Jessica Jimena Castro Perez, 30, was arrested Sept. 1 on a charge of leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage.
Ryan Marcus Merovee, 23, was arrested Sept. 1 on a felony charge of possessing a controlled substance without a prescription.
Bryant Mitchell Eubanks, 23, was arrested Sept. 2 on a felony charge of fleeing or eluding police with disregard for the safety of people or property.
Jose Augusto De Souza, 39, was arrested Sept. 5 on a charge of driving under the influence, second offense.
Bobby Gene Graham, 49, was arrested Sept. 5 on a charge of resisting an officer without violence.
Matthew Bryant Thorpe, 31, was arrested Sept. 5 on a felony charge of domestic aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Kion Okeeffe Kerr, 31, was arrested Sept. 6 on a battery charge.
Carlos F. Belmontealarcon, 40, was arrested Sept. 6 on a felony charge of battery on an officer, firefighter or emergency medical worker.
Jose Alberto Arrasco Castillo, 28, was arrested Sept. 6 on a felony charge of battery on an officer, firefighter or emergency medical worker.
Alexis Salomon, 60, was arrested Sept. 6 on a theft charge.
Chester Francois Davis, 34, was arrested Sept. 6 on a felony warrant.
Danielle Marie Mast, 40, was arrested Sept. 6 on a charge of domestic violence-related battery causing bodily harm.
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