Boca Raton Police Blotter

January 15th, 2008

Fatal crash

Boca Raton police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred in the 1000 block of West Palmetto Park Road about 7:10 a.m. Sunday.

Public Information Officer Sandra Boonenberg said a pickup truck was heading east on Palmetto when the driver lost apparently lost control and went up onto the median where it struck a number of trees. It went back into the road and crossed the three eastbound lanes of Palmetto Park Road and hit a tree

Police said the driver, identified as Brian J. O’Shea, 25, of SW 1st Street, Boca Raton, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is asked to please contact Traffic Homicide Officer Michael Lawlor at (561) 620-6103.

Jewelry Stolen

Boca Raton police are investigating a burglary at a home reported Dec. 15. The owner said that during the past few weeks, a gold ring worth $1,000 was taken along with a gold woman’s ring worth $800 and a pistol. Police said they found no signs of forced entry.

Pill Taken

A woman who arrived home about 10 p.m. on Dec. 15 may have caused a robber to flee, police said. Investigators said a suspect entered the house and removed one prescription pill. He apparently ran out when the occupant drove up. Witnesses said he may have fled in a black car, said police.

GPS Removed

Boca Raton police received a report Dec. 15 that someone entered a car parked on East Camino Real and stole a global positioning system (GPS) from the center console.

Simple Assault

Boca Raton police arrested a man on a charge of simple assault after he allegedly struck his wife about 1:30 a.m. Dec. 16, police said.

Beer theft

Five juveniles entered a Glades Road convenience store Dec. 16, but the store clerk refused. One of them then stole a 12-pack of Corona. They five left in two separate cars, police said.