The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between September 2 and 8, 2025. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement.
Animal Bite
Date/Time: Sept. 2, 7:10 a.m.
Location: Parkland
Details: A woman reported being bitten on the inner thigh by a tan Labrador Terrier while walking outside. She was treated at MD Now Urgent Care.
Threat Assessment Report
Date/Time: Sept. 3, 10:52 a.m.
Location: Riverglades Elementary, 7400 Parkside Dr.
Details: A low-level threat assessment was completed. No victims or suspects.
Assist Other Agency
Date/Time: Sept. 3, 1:20 p.m.
Location: Park Trails Elementary, 10700 Trails End
Details: Deputies responded to a juvenile male experiencing a seizure. EMS transported him to Baptist Health Coral Springs.
All Other Arrestable Offenses
Date/Time: Reported Sept. 3
Location: Parkland
Details: A woman reported that a nude photo of her, allegedly taken by her estranged husband in 2015, was posted on Facebook. The photo was removed after a confrontation. She was advised to pursue civil action.
Criminal Mischief
Date/Time: Sept. 3, 3:45 p.m.
Location: Pine Island Rd.
Details: A landscaper intentionally struck and damaged a passing vehicle’s passenger mirror.
Stray Dog
Date/Time: Sept. 3, 7:37 p.m.
Location: Pine Trails Park
Details: Deputies responded to a stray dog call. A citizen volunteered to house the dog until the owner is located.
Domestic Battery
Date/Time: Sept. 3, evening
Location: Parkland
Details: A 15-year-old girl kicked her father during an argument. The father declined to pursue charges. The juvenile was taken into custody and transported to JAC.
Battery
Date/Time: Aug. 29, 2:43 a.m. (reported Sept. 3)
Location: Parkland
Details: A verbal dispute between two women escalated into unwanted physical contact. No injuries. The victim declined charges.
Baker Act
Date/Time: Sept. 4, 11:53 a.m.
Location: Parkland
Details: A woman was found wandering in the roadway in an altered mental state. She was taken to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral for treatment.
Property Damage
Date/Time: Sept. 4, 12 p.m.
Location: Parkland
Details: A 2025 Hyundai Kona sustained a broken driver’s window, possibly from lawn service debris.
Death Investigation
Date/Time: Sept. 5, 5:53 a.m.
Location: Aston Gardens, 9411 Aston Gardens Ct.
Details: A 91-year-old woman passed away of natural causes. She had a DNR, and her doctor will sign the death certificate.
Burglary Conveyance
Date/Time: Sept. 5, overnight
Location: Parkland
Details: A vehicle was broken into with $100 in losses reported. Victim signed a burglary affidavit.
Domestic Disturbance (Non-Crime)
Date/Time: Sept. 6, 12:34 a.m.
Location: Parkland
Details: A woman reported her ex-boyfriend repeatedly knocking on her door, yelling, and refusing to leave. No probable cause for a crime. She was advised on seeking a restraining order.
Theft – Bicycle
Date/Time: Sept. 6, reported 1:24 p.m.
Location: 5851 Holmberg Rd.
Details: A resident reported his one-year-old bicycle, valued at $450, stolen from outside his front door.
Burglary Conveyance
Date/Time: Sept. 6, 9 p.m.
Location: Parkland
Details: A woman discovered damage to the ignition/key fob of her unlocked vehicle. No items were missing. Vehicle processed for prints with negative results.
Fraud – All Other
Date/Time: Sept. 5, 2 p.m.
Location: Parkland Bay
Details: A resident discovered a fraudulent Credit Union account opened in her name. No monetary loss.
Fraud – Jury Duty Scam
Date/Time: Sept. 6, 8 p.m.
Location: Parkland
Details: A woman received a scam call alleging missed jury duty with charges pending. She sent $950 before realizing it was fraudulent.
Arrests
Sept. 2: John Patrick Fletcher, 43, of Parkland, arrested on charges of sexual battery involving a victim under 12.
Sept. 3: Francis Ignatius Farnum, 46, of Parkland, arrested on charges of grand theft between $750 and $5,000.
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