Margate Crime Update: Drug Possession, Burglaries and Assaults Reported

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

Burglary – Conveyance

Location: 20th St, Margate
Time Frame: March 11, 2025, between 5:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025
Estimated Loss: $30

A vehicle burglary was reported when an unknown suspect gained access to a vehicle and took items valued at approximately $30. No suspect information was provided.

Driving Under the Influence

Location: 5299 NW 29th St / Banks Rd, Margate
Date of Incident: December 16, 2024, at 5:28 p.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025

A DUI incident that occurred in December 2024 was officially reported in March 2025. Details regarding the suspect’s impairment level and potential charges were not disclosed in the initial report.

Warrant / Pick-up Order

Location: 5568 SW 7th St, Margate
Time Frame: March 11, 2025, between 12:30 p.m. and 12:31 p.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025

Law enforcement executed a warrant at the listed address, resulting in a pickup order. No further details were provided regarding the suspect or charges.

Non-Arrestable Traffic Offense

Location: 1919 N State Road 7, Margate
Time Frame: March 11, 2025, at 3:49 p.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025

A traffic-related offense was documented. The exact violation was not specified in the report.

Elderly Abuse / Neglect

Location: Winfield Blvd, Margate
Time Frame: March 11, 2025, between 4:01 p.m. and 4:02 p.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025

A report of elderly abuse or neglect was filed involving a 76-year-old woman. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged mistreatment.

Non-Arrestable Traffic Offense

Location: 1300 N State Road 7, Margate
Time Frame: March 11, 2025, between 3:34 p.m. and 4:07 p.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025

A non-arrestable traffic violation was documented. No further information was available regarding the infraction.

Battery

Location: 6500 Margate Blvd, Margate
Time Frame: March 11, 2025, between 4:21 p.m. and 5:52 p.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025

A battery incident was reported. No suspect details were included in the report.

Burglary – Residence

Location: Terrace, Margate
Time Frame: March 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025
Estimated Loss: $1

A residential burglary was reported, but the reported estimated loss was just $1. It is unclear if the reported value was an error or if the victim was targeted for another reason.

Information Report

Location: 6180 NW 2nd St, Margate
Time Frame: March 11, 2025, at 6:38 p.m.
Reported: March 11, 2025

Arrests

March 11, 2025

• Luis Ramirez, 45, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance near 5400 NW 15th St.
• Maria Gonzalez, 33, was arrested for petit theft at a retail store on the 5600 block of W Sample Rd.
• Jonathan Reyes, 29, was arrested for battery – domestic violence near the 7000 block of NW 1st St.

March 12, 2025

• William Carter, 52, was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop at 6500 W Atlantic Blvd.
• Derrick Collins, 26, was arrested on an out-of-county warrant near 5800 SW 8th St.

March 13, 2025

• Marcus Holloway, 40, was arrested for grand theft auto near the 300 block of S State Road 7.

March 14, 2025

• Antonio Rivera, 31, was arrested for possession of cocaine at a gas station on NW 31st Ave.

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