Margate Crime Update: Arrests for Domestic Battery, DUI, Warrants, and Retail Thefts

Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}

Margate Police responded to various calls through November 18. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Here is a breakdown of key events and arrests:

Domestic Battery

Nov. 12
Location: Intersection of Southgate Blvd and S. SR7
A verbal altercation escalated into violence when a suspect struck the victim 3–4 times with a closed fist, causing swelling and bleeding to the victim’s nose and mouth. The suspect left the scene before police arrived.

Theft

Nov. 12
Location: Verizon, 5600 W. Atlantic Blvd
A suspect wearing an Amazon vest stole two JBL headphones and a speaker, valued at $330, before leaving the store.

Theft

Nov. 13
Location: Wawa, 2000 N. SR 7
A suspect walked out with a case of beer. Coconut Creek Police detained the individual during a traffic stop.

Vehicle Burglary

Nov. 12
Location: 5560 W. Sample Rd
A victim’s backpack containing a laptop, video camera, Wi-Fi hotspot, birth certificate, and other paperwork was stolen from a locked Ford Maverick. There were no signs of forced entry.

Grand Theft

Nov. 13
Location: 6900 Atlantic Blvd
A stolen Avis rental vehicle, listed in the system since 2022, was recovered. Narcotics and a firearm were found in the 2023 Chevy Traverse.

Petit Theft

Nov. 14
Location: Orion Gas Station, 505 N. SR 7
A suspect exited a silver Chevy Trailblazer and stole five cases of beer, valued at $180, from a delivery pallet. The vehicle was reported stolen out of Miami.

Retail Theft

Nov. 14
Location: Dollar General, 5000 Coconut Creek Pkwy
A suspect stole approximately $300 worth of lotions and fled in a U-Haul van, later located in Pompano.

Retail Theft

Nov. 17
Location: Dollar Tree, 5570 W. Sample Rd
A heavyset suspect wearing a black jacket, red hat, and shorts stole two bags of merchandise before fleeing on foot.

Arrests

Domestic Battery

Nov. 16
Location: NW 65th Ave
Cardiff Robinson, 39, was arrested for striking the victim in the lip during a domestic argument.

Nov. 15
Location: 5298 W. Copans Rd
Moya Pitterson, 42, was arrested after driving improperly and hitting a median.

Petit Theft and Warrant

Nov. 15
Location: Walmart, 5555 W. Atlantic Blvd
Brenda Leatherwood, 65, was arrested for shoplifting and an active warrant for petit theft.

DUI

Nov. 16
Location: 1200 N. SR 7
Edwin Martinez Renderos, 35, was arrested for DUI after a traffic violation. He recorded a blood alcohol level of .246.

Child Molestation Warrant

Nov. 17
Location: W. River Drive
Anthony Dean, 54, was arrested on an active warrant from Fulton County, GA.

Warrant Arrest

Nov. 17
Location: 4900 Coconut Creek Pkwy
David Exalien, 45, was arrested on an active warrant during a traffic stop.

Warrant Arrest

Nov. 18
Location: 2099 N. SR 7
Evans Kancel, 30, was arrested on a trespassing warrant.

Grand Theft

Nov. 13
Location: 6900 Atlantic Blvd
A suspect was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle containing narcotics and a firearm.

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