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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between February 25 and March 3, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement.

Theft and Burglary

Theft – A man reported that a woman he met at a casino stole his property after spending the night at his home. The estimated loss was $4,980. (02/25/25)

Theft – A woman reported her pocketbook stolen after leaving it unattended in her shopping cart at Publix on University Drive. The suspect later attempted to use her credit cards at Walmart in Coral Springs. Estimated loss: $200. (02/25/25)

Burglary (Vehicle) – A man reported his vehicle was burglarized overnight at a Parkland clubhouse. The front passenger-side window was damaged, and items valued at $1,190 were stolen. (03/02/25)

Lost and Found Property

Lost Property – A resident filed a report after a cosmetics order was marked as delivered on February 10 but never received. (02/25/25)

Found Property – A passerby discovered an abandoned bicycle near Ternbridge Trail and a canal. (03/01/25)

Information Reports

Student Feud – A report was filed at Westglades Middle School regarding an ongoing dispute among three students. (02/25/25)

False Threat – A Florida Fortify Tip was submitted about a student making threats at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The report was investigated and deemed false. (02/27/25)

Social Media Harassment – A student at MSD High School posted another student’s name and home address on social media after being suspended. (02/27/25)

Gun Buyback – An anonymous individual surrendered three firearms and an air rifle at the Parkland District Office for the Gun Buyback program. (02/28/25)

Sports Injury – A 13-year-old lacrosse player was transported to Broward Health after injuring their knee during a game. (03/01/25)

Domestic Disturbances

Verbal Dispute – A mother and son argued over the use of a vehicle. The son left to stay with a friend while resolving the issue. (03/01/25)

Welfare Check – A man called police after his mother’s husband claimed she was not home, prompting concern for her safety. Officers responded, and no criminal activity was reported. (02/27/25)

Baker Act Cases

Mental Health Crisis – Deputies responded to Wawa on N. State Road 7 after a man was found disoriented and uncooperative. He was transported to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health. (02/27/25)

Traffic Complaint Turns to Baker Act – A man at Nob Hill Road and Loxahatchee Road was taken into custody under the Baker Act and transported for mental health evaluation. (02/27/25)

Juvenile Arrests

Weapon on School Property – A juvenile male at Westglades Middle School was arrested for possession of a butterfly knife. He was transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center. (02/28/25)

Arrests

Violation of Injunction – An individual was arrested in Parkland for violating an injunction for protection related to domestic violence. (02/28/25)

Domestic Battery by Strangulation – A suspect was arrested in Parkland on charges of committing domestic battery by strangulation. (03/01/25)

Aggravated Stalking – April Elizabeth Vanderputten, 46, was arrested at 7914 Shenandoah Lane on charges of aggravated stalking related to domestic violence. (03/03/25)

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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.