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Parkland Crime Update

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between October 13 and October 19, 2026.

Incidents

Residential Burglary

A residential burglary was reported in Parkland on Oct. 14 after a woman preparing to move out of her home discovered that several belongings had been stolen overnight. According to deputies, the items were removed between 6:01 p.m. Oct. 13 and 9 a.m. Oct. 14 through an unlocked rear sliding glass door. The resident had disconnected her home alarm system and exterior security camera the previous day. During a neighborhood canvass, a next-door neighbor told investigators that the home’s lights were on around 7:40 p.m. Oct. 13 and that a white pickup truck was parked in the driveway. The neighbors did not have security cameras. Investigators collected latent prints from inside the residence. Although the report’s summary lists an estimated loss of $4,000, the incident’s official loss field lists $2,800.

Stalking and Suspicious Activity

Possible GPS Tracker on Vehicle. A Parkland woman contacted deputies Oct. 13 after becoming concerned that her husband might have placed a GPS tracking device on her vehicle. The woman told investigators that she had a cellphone application linked to her husband’s Amazon account that awarded her points when he made purchases. Through the application, she noticed that a GPS tracking device had been purchased. She became suspicious that the device might have been installed on her vehicle, although her husband was incarcerated at the Broward County Main Jail at the time of the reported incident. The woman took her vehicle to a specialist, who partially disassembled it to search for a tracker but found nothing. Deputies also inspected the vehicle and used an application called AirGuard to search for tracking devices. No tracker was located. The report noted that the district did not have specialized GPS tracker tracking capabilities.

Possible Stalking Involving Apple AirTag. A woman reported a possible stalking incident Oct. 13 after receiving notifications that an Apple AirTag might be traveling with her vehicle. According to the report, the woman believed the tracking device might be associated with someone she was casually dating. The reported activity occurred between Oct. 5 and Oct. 13. The bulletin does not indicate whether deputies located a tracking device or identified a suspect.

Suspicious Driver Possibly Photographing Resident. A Parkland resident reported suspicious activity that occurred around 12:20 p.m. Oct. 13 while he was pressure-cleaning his driveway. The resident told deputies that an unknown driver pulled out a cellphone and appeared to take a photograph or video of him before driving away. The report does not indicate whether the driver was identified or whether any crime occurred.

Suspicious Man Checking Doorframe. Deputies documented a suspicious-person complaint involving a man seen examining the top of a home’s doorframe between 4:30 and 4:45 p.m. Oct. 15. Investigators reviewed surveillance footage of the incident but did not observe any attempted forced entry. The incident was reported Oct. 16.

Suspicious Man Looking Into Residence. A Parkland woman contacted deputies Oct. 16 after observing a man approach her front door and look inside her residence. The woman told investigators that a similar incident had occurred two days earlier. The latest incident was reported at approximately 2:17 p.m. The bulletin does not indicate whether the man was identified or whether he attempted to enter the home.

Fraud and Theft

Credit Card Used Fraudulently to Purchase Smartwatch. A Parkland resident reported that someone fraudulently used a credit card to purchase a smartwatch. According to the report, the unauthorized purchase occurred around 2:58 p.m. Oct. 15, and the smartwatch was delivered to an address in Kissimmee, Florida. The fraudulent activity was documented between Oct. 15 and Oct. 16. The bulletin does not provide the purchase amount or identify a suspect.

Missing Passport Reported. A Parkland woman contacted deputies Oct. 15 to report that she had lost her passport somewhere inside her residence. The incident was listed under theft in the bulletin, with an estimated loss of $130, although the deputy’s narrative classified it as lost property. The passport was believed to have gone missing between Sept. 1 and Sept. 15. No theft or suspect was identified in the narrative.

Domestic Disturbances and Welfare Checks

Domestic Dispute Between Boyfriend and Girlfriend: Deputies responded to a Parkland residence Oct. 13 after receiving a request for a welfare check involving a possible domestic disturbance. The caller reported hearing what appeared to be a domestic dispute over a landline telephone. When deputies investigated, they determined that a boyfriend and girlfriend had been involved in a verbal argument. Investigators found no evidence of physical violence or other criminal activity. The incident was classified as a noncriminal domestic disturbance.

Juvenile Taken for Mental Health Evaluation. Deputies responded to the Wawa at 7705 N. State Road 7 around 3:30 a.m. Oct. 13 after encountering a juvenile experiencing a mental health crisis. According to the report, the juvenile expressed suicidal intentions and said he planned to use a knife to harm himself. Deputies took the juvenile into protective custody under Florida’s Baker Act and transported him to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health for evaluation. His parents were notified at their residence.

Welfare Check Leads to Forced Entry. Deputies conducted a welfare check at a Parkland residence around 8:21 a.m. Oct. 13 after receiving a request from a concerned friend. Upon arriving, deputies heard a person yelling from . inside the residence. Deputies forced entry into the home to check on the occupant. Fire Rescue personnel subsequently transported the person to a hospital. The bulletin does not provide additional details about the individual’s condition or the circumstances requiring medical attention.

Other Reported Incidents

Student’s Vulgar Note Prompts Investigation. Deputies investigated a report of alleged threats involving a student at a Parkland school Oct. 14. According to the report, a school representative showed deputies a note allegedly written by another student that contained crude and vulgar language. The representative explained that the student accused of writing the note was enrolled in an exceptional student education class and that the school principal was aware of the situation. After reviewing the circumstances, deputies were advised that the note did not contain threats. The incident was documented as an information report rather than a criminal offense.

Resident Complains About HOA Tree-Trimming Violations and Fees Deputies documented a Parkland resident’s complaints about homeowners association tree-trimming violations and related fees Oct. 15. The resident had made verbal and email complaints regarding the dispute and indicated an intention to obtain legal representation. Supporting documentation was uploaded to the Sheriff’s Office evidence system. No criminal offense was identified in the bulletin.

Customer and CVS Employees Dispute Prescription. Deputies responded to CVS at 7621 N. State Road 7 on Oct. 17 following an altercation between store employees and a customer. The dispute involved a prescription that had not been filled. The incident occurred between approximately 2:31 and 2:40 p.m.

Witness Reports Altercation Outside Building. A Parkland resident reported witnessing an altercation outside a building Oct. 18. The incident occurred between approximately 5:45 and 6:02 p.m. According to deputies, the witness did not know the relationship between the people involved.

Woman Finds Unidentified Orange Liquid in Water Bottle. A Parkland woman contacted deputies Oct. 19 after discovering an unidentified orange liquid in a water bottle in her bedroom. According to the report, the woman had already taken a sip from the bottle before noticing the substance. Approximately 90 minutes later, she was not displaying any observable adverse effects. The substance had not been identified at the time of the report, and deputies did not establish that a criminal offense had occurred. The incident was documented as an information report.

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