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 …
Crime and Safety
Margate Commission to Consider 3 Firefighters to a Truck
The Margate Commission is in the process of placing three firefighters on each fire truck.
Margate Police Department Hiring New Officers
Margate Police Department is accepting applications for certified and non-certified police officers who want to serve the community.
Margate Crime Update: Victim of Theft Has $5K Stolen
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 …
Margate Crime Update: Man Arrested for Masturbating Outside Woman’s Car Window
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 …
Margate Commissioner Arserio Advocates for a ‘Bear-y’ Special Handout for Police and First Responders
Margate City Commissioner Antonio Arserio proposes that police officers and first responders give children teddy bears in difficult situations.
Margate Appoints Michael Palma as Interim Chief in Wake of Harassment Scandal
Margate city commissioners on Monday appointed Major Michael Palma as Interim Chief of Police, replacing Joseph Galaska in the department’s top job.
Man Masturbating While Riding Child’s Bicycle in Walmart Parking Lot Arrested
A man caught masturbating on a child’s bicycle in a Walmart parking lot was arrested and charged with indecent exposure.
Margate Crime Update: Man Arrested For Assault With A Deadly Weapon
This is a summary of Margate’s crime and arrests through March 18, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Margate Police …
Margate Police Chief Resigns Amid Controversy: Offers Retirement After Investigation and Commission Debate
After a heated meeting that lasted from Wednesday evening to early Thursday morning, the Margate Commission decided to offer Police Chief Joe …
Man Arrested in Margate for Brandishing AK-47 at Ex-Girlfriend, Companion
A Margate man was apprehended at gunpoint following allegations from two individuals, including an ex-girlfriend, who reported he aimed an AK-47 rifle …
Margate Crime Update: 70-Year-Old Man Arrested For Domestic Violence
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 …
Police Union Calls for Margate Chief’s Resignation After Votes of “No Confidence”
Broward County’s Police Benevolent Association called for the resignation of Margate Police Chief Joseph Galaska Thursday after a majority of voting members …
Fired Barbershop Employee Arrested for Pointing Loaded Gun at Manager
A barbershop employee was arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon after pulling a gun on management after learning he …
Margate Police Department Seeks Public Assistance in Search for Missing Endangered Adult
The Margate Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s help in locating Jed Martinez, a missing, endangered adult.
Margate Crime Update: Police Investigate Burglary at Business, $34K Stolen
This is a summary of Margate’s crime and arrests through March 6, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Margate Police …
Margate Commission Grapples with Chief’s Controversial Texts, Calling for Resignation or Termination Amid Ethical Concerns
The Margate Commission had a heated discussion regarding Chief Joseph Galaska and his text messages during its February 6 meeting.
TV Installation Gone Wrong Ends After Man Stabs Repairman, Gets Shot in Self-Defense
A man was arrested after being shot by a TV installation repairman he stabbed during an altercation.
Margate Crime Update: 38-Year-Old Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure
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 …
Road Rage Escalates to Gunpoint Standoff at Margate Gas Station, Suspect Arrested
A man who allegedly pulled a firearm on a man pumping gas at a Margate gas station was arrested on assault with …
Report: Margate Police Chief Subjected Female Lieutenant to Harassment, Hostile Work Environment
An investigation into inappropriate text messages sent by Margate Police Chief Joseph Galaska found the chief subjected a female lieutenant to harassment …
Man Arrested After Pulling Firearm on Family Member Who Threw Away His Marijuana
A man was arrested after pulling a firearm on a family member who threw his marijuana away.
Margate Police are mourning the loss of one of their own.
One person was shot and another stabbed Monday afternoon at a residence in Margate, police said.
Neighborly Dispute Escalates into Violent Assault, Leaving Woman Severely Injured
A man is charged with felony assault causing bodily harm following an alleged violent attack on his neighbor…
Margate Crime Update: 29-Year-Old Man Breaks Into Occupied Home and Is Arrested
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 …
Margate Crime Update: $1300 Stolen from Robbery Victim
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 …
Woman Charged with Trespassing and Assault on Law Enforcement at Hospital
A woman is facing charges of trespassing and assaulting law enforcement officers after she attacked the officers while being removed from a …
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a pickup truck in Margate on Feb. 8, authorities said Monday.
Margate Crime Update: Theft of $94K on Marion Avenue
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 …