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Parkland Crime Update

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between November 3 and November 9, 2026. Below is a summary of the incidents and arrests reported during that period.

Incidents

Nov. 3 – Information Report

Deputies documented an information report in Parkland between 9:15 a.m. and 12:25 p.m. No victims were listed, and additional details were not released.

Nov. 6 – Information Report

An information report was filed in Parkland following an incident at approximately 1 p.m. No victims, suspects, vehicles or evidence were listed in the report. Additional details were not provided.

Nov. 7 – Suspicious Vehicle

Deputies responded to a Parkland residence regarding a suspicious white Kia Forte that had been parked on the road near a woman’s home on Nov. 6 at approximately 1 p.m.

The woman was not home when deputies responded, but another individual identified the vehicle as belonging to someone known to them. The report did not provide additional details about the circumstances.

Nov. 8 – Vehicle Damages Grass

Deputies responded to a residential complex in Parkland at approximately 7:25 a.m. after management requested a report documenting damage to the grass caused by one or more vehicles.

According to the report, the damage did not appear to be vandalism.

Death Investigation

Nov. 4 – Fatal Fall From Wheelchair

Deputies responded to a death investigation in Parkland at approximately 7:40 a.m.

According to the report, a man fell from his wheelchair and struck the back of his head on a tile floor. Following the fall, he complained of a headache and tooth pain before reportedly experiencing possible convulsions.

The report also indicated that the man’s overall health had been declining.

BSO homicide investigators responded to the scene. No additional findings or cause of death were provided in the bulletin.

Threats and Intimidation

Nov. 6 – Resident Threatens to Shoot Vehicle Tires

Deputies investigated a reported threat involving two Parkland residents.

According to the report, a resident allegedly threatened to shoot the tires of another resident’s vehicle.

The incident occurred sometime between noon Nov. 5 and 11:35 a.m. Nov. 6.

No arrests or additional details were listed.

Violation of Court Order

Nov. 6 – Repeated Violations of Domestic Violence Injunction

Deputies investigated allegations that April E. Vanderputten repeatedly violated an active, non-expiring injunction.

According to the report, Vanderputten was named as the respondent in an injunction protecting a man.

Investigators alleged that she violated the order on multiple occasions by contacting the protected individual directly through telephone calls and text messages and indirectly through a third party.

The violations reportedly occurred on several dates and were documented through supporting evidence.

Vanderputten was charged with violating an injunction under Florida Statute 741.31.

Authorities in Lighthouse Point attempted to locate Vanderputten, but neighbors told investigators she had moved out and might be homeless.

The report did not indicate that she had been taken into custody.

Domestic Disturbances

Nov. 7 – Former Boyfriend Appears at Woman’s Workplace

Deputies documented a noncriminal domestic disturbance involving a woman’s former boyfriend.

According to the report, the former boyfriend had been appearing at the woman’s workplace between Aug. 13 and Nov. 7.

The woman reported that no threats had been made and that there had been no verbal communication between them.

No criminal activity or arrest was reported.

Nov. 7 – Parents Disagree Over Demolition Work and Belongings

Deputies responded to a domestic dispute in Parkland at approximately 4:39 p.m.

According to the report, the disagreement involved parents disputing demolition work and personal belongings.

Investigators determined that the disagreement was civil in nature and identified no criminal activity.

Nov. 7 – Welfare Check Leads to Domestic Disturbance Report

Deputies responded to a welfare check in Parkland at approximately 9:44 p.m. after a man expressed concerns about his wife’s safety.

According to the report, deputies contacted the woman by telephone. She confirmed that she was safe and explained that she and her husband were going through a divorce.

The woman requested that her husband not contact her further.

Deputies informed the husband that his wife was safe and relayed her request.

No further law enforcement action was taken.

Fraud

Nov. 3 – Woman Loses $500 in Fake Disney Ticket Scam

A woman reported losing $500 after purchasing what she believed were legitimate Disney tickets.

According to the report, the woman purchased the tickets from an individual using the payment service Venmo sometime between Aug. 31 and Sept. 6.

After receiving QR codes from the seller, she attempted to use the tickets but was informed by Disney employees that the codes were fraudulent.

The woman reported the incident to authorities Nov. 3.

The estimated loss was $500.

Arrests

Nov. 4 – Woman Arrested After Allegedly Scratching Man’s Neck

Maria Isabel Contreras Gonzalez, 42, was arrested in Parkland on a misdemeanor charge of domestic battery.

According to the report, a man told deputies that Contreras Gonzalez scratched his neck during an incident Oct. 28.

The man provided photographs documenting the alleged injuries.

Deputies investigated the complaint Nov. 4 and took Contreras Gonzalez into custody.

She was transported to the Broward Sheriff’s Office Main Jail on a charge of touch or strike battery involving domestic violence.

The arrest occurred Nov. 4. The report did not provide additional details about the circumstances leading to the alleged altercation.

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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.