Crime and Safety

Margate families can get an up-close look at police and fire vehicles while enjoying some sweet treats during an upcoming Touch-a-Truck event.

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between August 4 and August 10, 2026.

A Margate man faces an attempted murder charge after police say he fired a gun at his brother during a family dispute …

A Margate man faces stalking and cyber sexual harassment charges after police say he sent sexually explicit videos of a woman to …

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between July 28 and August 3, 2026.

A Margate man is accused of repeatedly attacking his sister with a machete as her 1-year-old daughter lay beside her, leaving the …

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between July 21 and July 27, 2026.

A Margate man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he chased a woman who was sleeping on a bench, choked …

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between July 14 and July 19, 2026.

A man previously arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend and dumping feces-filled backpack contents on her is now charged with vehicular homicide …

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between July 7 and July 13, 2026.

A Margate mother was arrested again after police say her Atlantic West Elementary child continued missing school despite a court order requiring …

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between June 16 and June 22, 2026.

A Tamarac man was arrested in connection with a March crash in Margate that left a motorcyclist fighting for his life with …

The Margate Police Department earned reaccreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation on June 25.

The Margate Fire Department Advanced Life Support (ALS) team is an up-and-coming force in the Florida Cup competition.

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between June 16 and June 22, 2026.

A Lauderdale Lakes commissioner is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, according to a Margate Police investigation that was later referred …

A Margate woman was arrested after police say she fired a gun into a lawn to announce her arrival for a child …

A man is accused of ramming an undercover police SUV, fleeing on foot through Margate neighborhoods, swimming across a canal, and being …

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between June 16 and June 22, 2026.

A 91-year-old former Margate resident was arrested after police discovered an active warrant tied to a 2025 hate crime case in which …

Two teens were arrested after Margate Police and BSO Aviation tracked them through a multi-city Broward chase involving two vehicles before they …

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between June 9 and June 15, 2026.

Margate police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 15-year-old girl who left her home after a …

A Pompano Beach man was arrested after Margate police say he engaged in a lewd act near an 11-year-old girl aboard a …

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between June 2 and June 8, 2026.

Margate homeowners can expect to pay $305 per year for fire rescue services, according to a preliminary assessment rate set by the …

Margate Police arrested a woman wanted in Puerto Rico on child kidnapping and custody deprivation charges after authorities say she took her …

A Lubavitch Hebrew Academy security guard was arrested after investigators said he drew a rifle at a driver during a heated confrontation …