By Jim Donnelly
Through our joint effort with the Margate Police Department to share updates with residents, this is a summary of Margate’s crime and arrests through February 18.
Bomb Threat
Bomb Threat at 500 NW 65 Avenue was reported on 02/14/2023.
Elderly Abuse / Neglect
A 79-year-old female was a victim of Elderly Abuse / Neglect on NW 68 Terrace was reported on 02/15/2023.
Theft -All Other
A 31-year-old male was a victim of Theft -All Other on NW 18 Street was reported on 02/16/2023. The total estimated loss was $35.
A 24-year-old male was a victim of Theft – All Other on S State Road 7 was reported on 02/16/2023. The total estimated loss was $446.
A 32-year-old female was a victim of Theft- All Other on Toscana Place was reported on 02/17/2023. The total estimated loss was $10.
Theft – Retail / Shoplifting
Publix Margate was the victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting at 7230 W Atlantic Blvd. It was reported on 02/16/2023. The total estimated loss was $500.
Walmart was the victim of Theft – Retail / Shoplifting at 5555 W Atlantic Blvd. It was reported on 02/17/2023. The total estimated loss was $156.
Auto Theft
A 44-year-old male was a victim of Auto Theft on Rock Island Road was reported on 02/19/2023.
A 37-year-old female was a victim of Auto Theft on Pinewalk Drive N reported on 02/20/2023.
Arrests
Vera, Jason Alexander, 29, was arrested on a Resisting Officer-Obstruct W/O Violence charge at 5699 W Atlantic Blvd/N State Road 7 on 02/19/2023.
Mills, Robert Lee, 58, was arrested on a Battery-Cause Bodily Harm-Domestic Violence charge on Lakeside Drive on 02/20/2023.
Griffiths, Trevon Ontony, 36, was arrested on a charge of Trespassing-Structure Or Conveyance on State Road 7 on 02/15/2023.
Hughes, Devonte Reshod, 29, was arrested on a charge of Larceny-Retail Theft 750 or More Dollars and Coordinate With Others at 5500 W Sample Road on 02/16/2023.
Richardson, Jeffery Jed, 35, was arrested on a charge of Lewd/Lascivious Exhibited By 18 Yoa Or Older Viewed by Less than 16 Yoa on SW 50 Avenue on 02/16/2023.
Randall, Samuel, 28, was arrested on a charge of Larceny-Retail Theft 750 or More Dollars and Coordinate With Others at 5500 W Sample Road on 02/16/2023.
Soza, Jeremy, 39, was arrested on a Violation Injunction Protection Order -Domestic Violence charge at 1200 N State Road 7 on 2/17/2023.
Becker, Richard Keith, 63, was arrested on a Trespassing-After Warning-Structure Or Conveyance charge at 2000 N State Road 7 on 02/17/2023.
Lewis, Jason Bernard, 32, was arrested on a Larceny-Petit Theft 2nd Degree 3rd Subsq Offense charge at 5555 W Atlantic Blvd on 02/17/2023.
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Author Profile
- A Coral Springs resident for over 30 years, Jim Donnelly has had a 40-year career as a photographer, videographer, and editor for South Florida affiliate news stations, along with CNN, ESPN, ABC Sports and News, NBC Sports and News, Fox News, and CBS. Donnelly has won several awards, including EMMY’s, for his team coverage. Currently, he owns Image Masters Photography and works as a Realtor.
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