Parkland Crime Blotter: Robbery by Sudden Snatching Reported After Domestic Dispute

by Sharon Aron Baron September 24, 2025

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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between September 16 and 22, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement.

Incidents

Information Report
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 5901 Pine Island Rd
September 16, 3:00 p.m. – A Fortify Tip was received about a student possibly vandalizing school property.

Residential Burglary/Auto Theft
Parkland
September 17, 4:26 a.m. – Unknown suspects entered an occupied residence, stole a set of car keys, and drove off with a Land Rover. Estimated loss: $5,200.

Information Report – Rotted Utility Pole
5500 Godfrey Rd
September 17, 6:00 p.m. – A rotted utility pole gave way after tree trimming.

Information Report – Medical Call
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 5901 Pine Island Rd
September 18, 8:37 a.m. – Coral Springs Fire Rescue responded to a district employee suffering stomach pain.

Burglary Conveyance
Primary Learning Pre-School, 5993 W Hillsboro Blvd
September 18, 7:00 a.m. – A Volkswagen SUV was burglarized after its windows were left open. Items stolen included a driver’s license, a black key fob valued at $250, and $700 cash. Estimated loss: $970.

Information Report
Westglades Middle School, 11000 Holmberg Rd
September 18, 11:27 a.m. – School staff filed an information report.

Domestic Battery by Strangulation (Reported Delayed)
Parkland
September 18 – A woman reported that in August 2024, her husband pushed her down and choked her during an argument.

Retail Theft
CVS, 7621 N State Rd 7
September 18, 12:14 p.m. – A suspect stole hygiene items and diapers valued at $163.

Retail Theft
CVS, 7621 N State Rd 7
September 18, 12:45 p.m. – A suspect stole lotions valued at $167.

Threat Assessment Report
Westglades Middle School, 11000 Holmberg Rd
September 18, 10:00 a.m. – Behavioral threat assessment conducted involving a juvenile male.

Robbery by Sudden Snatching/Dating Violence
Parkland
September 19, 3:47 p.m. – A woman allegedly forced entry into an ex-boyfriend’s home and snatched his phone before fleeing. Estimated loss: $1,500.

Theft
Parkland
Between September 15–17 – Jewelry, including a watch and bracelet valued at $25,000, was stolen from a residence during a move.

Burglary Conveyance (Attempted)
Parkland
September 20, 9:02 p.m. – A suspect attempted to enter a blue BMW without permission.

Fire
Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End
September 20, 10:02 p.m. – Deputies responded to a trash bin fire. No damage beyond the bin.

Fraud – Credit Card/ATM
10815 Oceano Way
September 20, 1:26 p.m. – Fraudulent charges totaling $232 were made on a corporate credit card attached to a Panera Bread account. Charges were reversed.

Arrests

Chad Adam Geartner, 42
Parkland
Arrested September 18 on charges of domestic battery by strangulation (felony).

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Sharon Aron Baron

Sharon Aron Baron is a Parkland resident and editor of Talk Media. She has been covering Parkland news since 2012. Parkland Talk was created to provide News, Views, and Entertainment for the residents of Parkland.