Crime and Safety

The Margate Police Department is seeking new officers and offering opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

Margate firefighters rescued a dog from a burning home Monday afternoon while battling a fire that set two homes ablaze, authorities said.

The Margate Police Department responded to a variety of incidents and made multiple arrests between June 24–30, 2025.

A man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stalking and threatening his ex-girlfriend with a loaded firearm during a disturbing series …

A man drowned after falling into the water while fishing in Margate on Sunday, police said.

Authorities are investigating after a man was found dead early Wednesday morning at a bus stop in Margate.

A man is facing felony charges after allegedly attacking a homeless man with a steel mallet, leaving the victim unconscious and requiring …

Margate Police responded to various calls through June 14. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …

The Margate Fire Department welcomed three new firefighters as full-fledged members of the agency Tuesday.

Margate Police responded to various calls through June 14. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …

A Margate man is facing grand theft charges after police say he stole a luxury Rolls-Royce worth as much as $300,000, dismantled …

A Transportation Security Administration agent from Margate was arrested Wednesday for allegedly hitting a 79-year-old airline passenger at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, …

Margate Police responded to various calls through June 9. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …

A man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he attacked his wife during a domestic incident that included threats involving …

Margate police officers seeking promotions will face new requirements to advance their careers.

Margate Police responded to various calls through May 26. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …

Margate Police responded to various calls through May 26. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …

A man who became irate after being asked to leave a Margate McDonald’s is now facing charges of trespassing and misusing the …

Margate Police responded to various calls through May 19. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …

A Margate man was arrested after police say he violently attacked his wife during an argument sparked by her playing video games …

A man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly choking a woman and stopping her from leaving during an argument over infidelity, with …

Margate Police responded to various calls through May 12. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …

Margate Police responded to various calls through May 5. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …

A man is facing an aggravated assault charge after allegedly pointing a firearm at a car full of teens following a “ding …

The Margate Fire Cadets recently earned some significant honors.

A man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to steal kratom from a Mobile gas station convenience store and causing thousands …

A Cleveland Clinic employee was arrested after allegedly placing “SWASTICAR” stickers on two Tesla vehicles parked outside HCA Florida Northwest Hospital.

A terrifying scene of domestic violence played out in Margate as a woman fled her home while her armed boyfriend chased her …

Jurors in a Broward County courtroom watched as prosecutors continued building their case in a long-delayed trial stemming from a 2019 Margate …

Margate Police responded to various calls through April 28. Below is a detailed account of the incidents handled by local law enforcement …