Margate Crime Blotter: Weapons Violation, Burglary, and Fraud Reported Feb. 11–15

Margate Police responded to various calls through February 15. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Weapons Violation

Location: 61 S State Road 7, Margate, FL

Time: Between 11:59 p.m. on 02/10/2025 and 12:00 a.m. on 02/11/2025

Description: Weapons violation (completed).

Reported: 02/11/2025

Fraud – Worthless Check

Location: 5790 Margate Blvd, Margate, FL

Time: Between 7:50 p.m. on 02/10/2025 and 2:18 a.m. on 02/11/2025

Description: Fraud involving a worthless check (completed).

Reported: 02/11/2025

Sexual Battery

Location: Not disclosed

Time: Between 12:00 a.m. on 02/09/2025 and 11:00 p.m. on 02/10/2025

Reported: 02/11/2025

Burglary – Building/Structure

Location: 1308 N State Road 7, Margate, FL

Time: 9:11 a.m. on 02/11/2025

Reported: 02/11/2025

Estimated Loss: $1

Theft – All Other

Location: 286 N State Road 7, Margate, FL

Time: 10:21 a.m. on 02/11/2025

Reported: 02/11/2025

Battery

Location: NW 29th St, Margate, FL

Time: Between 4:45 p.m. on 02/10/2025 and 9:15 a.m. on 02/11/2025

Reported: 02/11/2025

Other Reports

Information Report: No victim listed.

Location: 750 S State Road 7, Margate, FL

Time: Between 3:00 p.m. on 02/06/2025 and 10:14 a.m. on 02/11/2025

Reported: 02/11/2025

Arrests

Christopher Gabay Smith – Arrested for burglary (building/structure) at 1308 N State Road 7 on 02/11/2025.

Joseph Edward Lewis – Arrested for theft (all other) at 286 N State Road 7 on 02/11/2025.

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