Parkland Crime Update: Domestic Disputes, Death Investigation, and Arrests

by Sharon Aron Baron November 8, 2024

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The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between October 29 and November 4, 2024. Below is a detailed account of the incidents and arrests handled by local law enforcement during this period.

Here is a breakdown of key events and arrests:

October 22, 2024
Property Damage
Location: Watercrest Community, 8401 Watercrest Cir W
Time: 4:50 p.m.
Details: Damage was reported to a gate arm at Watercrest by a silver Toyota Highlander. Reported on October 29.

October 30, 2024
Aggravated Battery with Deadly Weapon (Domestic Violence)
Location: Parkland
Time: 12:53 p.m.
Details: An argument escalated when glass was thrown and shattered, causing minor injuries. The suspect was arrested and transported for medical clearance.

Battery (Domestic)
Location: 7705 N State Road 7 (Wawa)
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Details: A woman reported a physical altercation with her boyfriend but refused to provide further details.

Battery (Domestic)
Location: Parkland
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Details: Suspect arrested after intentionally spitting in the victim’s face.

November 1, 2024
Battery (Domestic)
Location: Parkland
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Details: An argument between two divorced individuals struck the other with a cell phone. Suspect arrested.

Battery
Location: Parkland
Time: 8:32 a.m.
Details: Both involved parties claimed mutual battery with no evidence or witnesses to confirm the primary aggressor.

Gunshots Reported
Location: Near Nob Hill Rd & Hillsboro Blvd
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Details: Resident reported hearing 16-17 gunshots. An aerial search was conducted, and no evidence was found.

Student Treated
Location: Parkland School
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Details: Female student was treated by the school nurse and released to her parents.

November 2, 2024

Death Investigation
Location: Parkland
Time: 2:55 p.m.
Details: An adult female was found deceased in her residence. The homicide unit responded to the scene.

Baker Act
Location: Parkland
Time: 10:49 p.m.
Details: Following a verbal domestic disturbance, an individual was transported to Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center under the Baker Act after making threats of self-harm.

Arrests:
Joel Escobar
Charge: Burglary (Occupied Dwelling, Unarmed)
Date: October 29, 2024

Gibson Blanc
Charge: Aggravated Battery with Deadly Weapon (Domestic Violence)
Date: October 30, 2024

April Elizabeth Vanderputten
Charge: Battery (Domestic Violence)
Date: October 30, 2024
Thomas Olusola Adesina
Charge: Battery (Domestic Violence)
Date: November 1, 2024

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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.