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Just got your license? Congrats! 🎉 But that freedom comes with responsibility. Drive like your life and your friends’ lives depend on it — because they do! #FLTeenSafeDriver

💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic violence doesn’t always leave visible scars. It can happen behind closed doors, in homes that seem happy from the outside, and to people who may be afraid to ask for help. Today, our Plantation Police Department employees wore purple to honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month, show their support for survivors, and help raise awareness about an issue that affects individuals and families in every community. This October, we stand with survivors, honor their courage, and remind our community that no one deserves to live in fear. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. Help is available, and reaching out can be the first step toward safety. As a community, we all have a role to play. Check on the people you care about, listen without judgment, and help connect those in need with available resources. 💜 You deserve to feel safe. You deserve to be heard. Help is available. 📞 If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential support, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

📊 Check out what your officers were busy with in September.

🚨 ARREST ALERT: Sexual Offender, Fail to Register On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Plantation Police officers arrested John Edward Williams, 68, after determining he was living at a Plantation address not listed as his registered address. Williams, a registered sex offender, was charged with Failure to Change Address and Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Officers transported him to the Broward Sheriff's Office Main Jail.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Mid 1990s, Chief Sharrett swearing in Officer Brian Kendall, Mike Paduano, and Shawn Burst #FlashbackFriday #ThrowbackThursday

Today Chief Schlegel met with Principal Levine from Plantation Park Elementary as part of an ongoing stakeholder outreach effort. The meeting gave Chief Schlegel an opportunity to introduce himself, discuss the strong partnership between the Police Department and the school, and reinforce our shared commitment to a safe, secure learning environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Distinguished Performance Award 🏆 On March 29, Plantation officers recovered a stolen Rolls-Royce valued at approximately $400,000 and encountered a suspect believed to be connected to the theft. While the investigation was underway, a search of the suspect revealed a concealed object that investigators believed could be the vehicle’s key fob. Sergeant McWilliams had already worked an 11.5-hour shift and was heading home when he learned the suspect was refusing to surrender the item. As the leader of his shift’s Special Enforcement Team (SET), he chose to step back in—authoring a search warrant that was quickly approved by a judge. With the assistance of PPD detectives, the item was recovered and confirmed to be the stolen vehicle’s Rolls-Royce key fob. The investigation ultimately led to additional charges, including grand theft of the first degree. But this recognition is about more than one case. Sgt. McWilliams leads by example. When SET was established, he developed and taught a lesson to his team on how to properly prepare search warrants. When the opportunity came to put that training into practice, he did exactly that—and helped turn a difficult investigation into a solved case. His commitment to duty, leadership and willingness to go the extra mile made a direct difference in this investigation and will help his team serve future victims even better. Congratulations, Sgt. McWilliams, on being recognized with the Distinguished Performance Award. Your example is what leadership looks like. 👏🏼👮‍♂️

Are you speeding? We are watching. 👀 If you’ve been in Plantation long enough, you know the saying. We have zero tolerance for drivers who put our residents and visitors in danger. On Saturday, October 3, officers observed a Ford Mustang traveling at a high rate of speed, swerving in and out of traffic and driving aggressively. Officers paced the vehicle and determined it was traveling 120 mph on W. Broward Blvd. between N. Pine Island Road and Nob Hill Road. The driver, 21-year-old Brodsky Andris, was arrested and charged with speeding 100+ mph and reckless driving. His vehicle was towed, and he was transported to BSO Main Jail. Later that same day, officers observed a group of dirt bike riders traveling recklessly and at high speeds on State Road 7 and W. Broward Blvd. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the riders fled. One of the dirt bikes was later observed pulling into a driveway. Officers made contact with 28-year-old Jordan Freeman, who initially refused commands to get on the ground. After a brief struggle, officers took Freeman into custody. Freeman was charged with fleeing, resisting arrest, and reckless driving. His dirt bike was towed, and he was transported to BSO Main Jail. Too many people are injured or killed every year because of reckless driving. We don't want to see that number grow. So, just like the old Plantation saying goes: Are you speeding? We are watching. And yes, we are. Drive safe, Plantation. 🚔

The roadway has been cleared and is now open. Thank you for your patience. (9:45 AM)

TRAFFIC ALERT: PD & FD are on scene of a vehicle rollover at W. Broward Blvd and University Drive. Eastbound traffic will be delayed while crews work to clear the roadway.

🚨 Police Blotter 🚨 🏠 Thursday, 09/24/2026 – Burglary Arrest Officers responded to a residence near 11800 SW 3rd Street after a caller reported a male subject in the backyard trying door handles. Officers established a perimeter and located the subject in the home's rear patio area. The subject was taken into custody, charged with Burglary, and transported to BSO Main Jail. 🛍️ Sunday, 09/27/2026 – Shoplifting Arrests Officers arrested two subjects at Wawa (13 S. State Road 7) for shoplifting. Officers transported both subjects to BSO Main Jail. 🚫 Sunday, 09/27/2026 – Trespassing Arrest Officers responded to Publix (3901 W. Broward Blvd.) regarding a female previously trespassed from the store. Officers located her inside the store and placed her under arrest. Officers transported her to BSO Main Jail. 🚔 Sunday, 09/27/2026 – DUI Arrest Following Hit-and-Run Officers responded to a rear-end crash at W. Sunrise Blvd. and N. State Road 7. One driver reported that the vehicle that struck her fled the scene. Lauderhill Police officers located and stopped the vehicle, and Plantation officers responded to investigate. The driver was suspected of being under the influence and subsequently arrested following a DUI investigation. He was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Crash, Failure to Use Due Care, DUI, and DUI Property Damage and transported to BSO Main Jail. 🏃 Tuesday, 09/29/2026 – Theft Arrest Officers responded to Marshalls after a subject allegedly stole merchandise and fled the store on foot. Officers located the subject hiding behind a vehicle, and a brief foot chase ensued before they took him into custody. Officers charged him with Grand Theft and Resisting Arrest and transported him to BSO Main Jail. #PoliceBlotter

UPDATE: Horemar has been located and safely reunited with family. Thank you for helping to share the message. (6:00 PM)

💙 Support like this means a lot. Thank you to the @NatPoliceAssoc for sending us thank-you cards and pledges of support for our officers. These cards were filled out by people who wanted to take a moment to show their appreciation for the men and women who serve in law enforcement. Every handwritten message reminds us that our officers' work matters, and that people stand behind them. To everyone who took the time to write a card: thank you for supporting our officers and for taking the time to let them know. 🇺🇸💙

🚨 Police Blotter 🚨 🚔 Wednesday, 09/16/2026 – Wanted Subject Arrested Officers made contact with a subject in the 800 block of NW 98th Ave. and discovered he had three active Broward County felony warrants for Burglary, Criminal Mischief, and Theft. The warrants were confirmed, and the subject was arrested and transported to BSO Main Jail. 🔫 Thursday, 09/17/2026 – Firearm & Drug Arrests During a traffic stop in the 4600 block of W. Broward Blvd., officers smelled and observed marijuana inside the vehicle. A search resulted in the recovery of a loaded firearm, marijuana, THC, clear baggies, and a scale. The driver was charged with multiple drug and firearm offenses, as well as Running a Red Light. The passenger was also charged with multiple drug offenses and Failure to Wear a Seatbelt. Both were transported to BSO Main Jail. 🔫 Thursday, 09/17/2026 – Shoplifting Leads to Firearm Arrest Officers responded to JCPenney after a male suspect allegedly stole merchandise and fled the store without paying. Officers located the suspect in a nearby parking lot and recovered the stolen merchandise, valued at $325, and a loaded firearm with its serial number scratched off. Officers also determined the suspect was a convicted felon. He was charged with Theft, Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Possession of an Altered Firearm and transported to BSO Main Jail. 🚗 Friday, 09/18/2026 – Wanted Subject Arrested During Traffic Stop Officers conducted a traffic stop in the 1800 block of N. Hiatus Road and discovered the driver's license was suspended. Officers also confirmed two active Broward County warrants for Possession of Narcotics. The driver was arrested and transported to BSO Main Jail. 🚔 Wednesday, 09/23/2026 – Wanted Subject Arrested Officers made contact with a female in the 4800 block of NW 7th Drive and discovered she had active Broward County warrants for Burglary and Theft. The warrants were confirmed, and she was arrested and transported to BSO Main Jail. #PoliceBlotter