Crime and Safety

The Margate Police Department has something most people love: an ice cream truck.  

A 31-year-old mother and her 2-year-old child died after they were reportedly struck by lightning Sunday afternoon in Margate.

The Margate Police Department responded to various incidents and made multiple arrests between August 11 and August 17, 2026.

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.