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Margate Police {Aiden Palmer}

Margate Police responded to various calls through December 22. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Incidents:

Domestic Disturbance (Non-Crime)

Location: 801 Banks Rd, Margate, FL

Date/Time: 13:05, 12/17/2024

Reported: 12/17/2024

Details: Officers were dispatched to resolve a domestic dispute that did not involve criminal activity. No victims or further actions were noted.

Theft – Retail / Shoplifting

Victim: Marshalls

Location: 5461 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL

Date/Time: 17:30-17:32, 12/17/2024

Reported: 12/17/2024

Estimated Loss: $59

Details: A shoplifting incident was reported at Marshalls, with merchandise taken during the brief time window. The suspect was detained by store security.

Lost Property

Location: 6503 Winfield Blvd, Margate, FL

Date/Time: Between 00:00, 12/10/2024 – 17:38, 12/17/2024

Reported: 12/17/2024

Estimated Loss: $30

Details: The victim reported a lost item, but there were no further details or criminal implications.

Lost Property

Location: 3213 N State Road 7, Margate, FL

Date/Time: 19:33, 12/17/2024

Reported: 12/17/2024

Details: A report of lost property with no additional details provided.

Information

Location: 12 E Palm Dr, Margate, FL

Date/Time: 20:45, 12/17/2024

Reported: 12/17/2024

Details: Officers responded to a call for informational purposes, with no crime or ongoing investigation noted.

Domestic Disturbance (Non-Crime)

Location: 10 E Palm Dr, Margate, FL

Date/Time: 01:12, 12/18/2024

Reported: 12/18/2024

Details: This is a follow-up on an earlier disturbance call with no criminal activity. The situation was resolved without further escalation.

Arrests:

Lloyd Adalgo Blackford

Charge: Homicide – Negligent Manslaughter / Aggravated Neglect of Elderly Disabled Adult

Location: 6810 SW 7th St, Margate, FL

Date: 12/17/2024

Details: Arrested following a fatal incident involving negligent care of an elderly disabled adult, resulting in the death of the victim. The case is under investigation.

Anthony Jerome Davis

Charge: Larceny – Petit Theft 2nd Degree, 3rd Subsequent Offense

Location: 5461 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL

Date: 12/17/2024

Details: Arrested for a theft at Marshalls. This is Davis’s third theft offense, escalating the charges to a felony.

Aaron Peter Ruddy

Charge: Probation Violation – Felony

Location: 250 Rock Island Rd, Margate, FL

Date: 12/18/2024

Details: Arrested for violating the terms of his probation. Ruddy was placed under arrest following a warrant issued by the courts.

Samuel Charles Howard

Charge: Drive While License Suspended, 2nd Offense

Location: 619 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL

Date: 12/18/2024

Details: Arrested for operating a vehicle with a suspended license. This was Howard’s second offense, resulting in misdemeanor charges.

Jonathan Nicholas McCal

Charge: Drugs – Possession of Controlled Substance Without Prescription

Location: 20 S State Road 7, Margate, FL

Date: 12/19/2024

Details: McCal was arrested after being found in possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. The arrest follows a routine traffic stop.

Casius Johnny

Charge: Larceny – Other Theft

Location: 32 S State Road 7, Margate, FL

Date: 12/19/2024

Details: Arrested for stealing merchandise from a local retailer. Johnny was caught on security footage, which led to his arrest.

Kirk Wayne McBean

Charge: Touch or Strike / Battery / Domestic Violence

Location: NW 75th Ave, Margate, FL

Date: 12/19/2024

Details: Arrested on charges of domestic battery after an altercation with a family member. The victim sustained minor injuries.

Ernest Karentae Engram

Charge: Warrant

Location: 7946 W Sample Rd, Margate, FL

Date: 12/20/2024

Details: Engram was arrested due to an active warrant for his arrest, which was executed after he was located by officers.

Preston Ian Michael Porter

Charge: Criminal Mischief – Damage Property, Criminal Damage Property, Over $20, Under $1000

Location: Winfield Blvd, Margate, FL

Date: 12/21/2024

Details: Arrested after damaging property at a local business. Porter caused damage to a vehicle by keying it.

Luis Perez

Charge: Kidnapping / False Imprisonment

Location: NW 8th St, Margate, FL

Date: 12/22/2024

Details: Perez was arrested on charges of kidnapping after an incident where the victim was restrained against their will. He is facing serious felony charges.

George Ho

Charge: Touch or Strike / Battery / Domestic Violence

Location: Winfield Blvd, Margate, FL

Date: 12/22/2024

Details: Arrested after an altercation with a domestic partner. Ho was charged with battery after hitting the victim during a dispute.

David Ricardo Gomez Ruiz

Charge: DUI – Alcohol or Drugs, 1st Offense

Location: 569 W Atlantic Blvd / N State Road 7, Margate, FL

Date: 12/22/2024

Details: Arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop where his blood alcohol content was found to be above the legal limit.

William Eloy Oyola Vicens

Charge: Battery – Commit Domestic Battery by Strangulation

Location: W Laurel Dr, Margate, FL

Date: 12/22/2024

Details: Arrested on felony charges after allegedly strangling a domestic partner during a violent altercation. This charge carries severe penalties due to the nature of the violence.

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