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👏 Congratulations to Officer Marlisia Williams, our September 2026 Officer of the Month! Just two months removed from Field Training, Officer Williams demonstrated exceptional initiative, investigative skills, and dedication while taking the lead on a complex investigation involving elderly victims targeted by a suspect posing as a caretaker. Recognizing connections between two cases, Officer Williams worked tirelessly to gather evidence, coordinate with neighboring agencies, and track down leads. Her investigative work, including obtaining a mobile tracking warrant, played a critical role in identifying and apprehending the suspect, who was charged in both Plantation cases. Officer Williams’ commitment to protecting our community’s most vulnerable residents and her determination to see the investigation through to the end exemplify the very best of our profession. Please join us in congratulating Officer Williams on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have her serving our Plantation community. 💙👏

UPDATE: Officers have cleared the scene and traffic is open. (10:15 PM)

TRAFFIC CRASH: W. Broward Blvd & State Road 7 Officers are on scene of a traffic crash at the intersection of West Broward Boulevard and State Road 7. The intersection is closed. Please find an alternate route and avoid the area.

UPDATE: The roadway is now open. (8:20 PM)

Officers are on the scene of a traffic crash in the 5000 block of W. Sunrise Blvd. The eastbound lanes of W. Sunrise Blvd. at the Florida Turnpike will be closed for an extended period of time. Please avoid the area and find an alternate route.

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Early 2000s, Officers Phil Toman and Randy Hamilton. #FlashbackFriday #ThrowbackThursday

UPDATE: Officers have cleared the scene and the roadway is now open.

TRAFFIC ALERT: 4300 block of W. Sunrise Blvd Officers are on scene of a traffic crash in the 4300 block of W. Sunrise Blvd. Two of the westbound lanes of traffic are blocked at this time. Please avoid the area.

UPDATE: Fanfan has been located and is safe. Thank you for helping to share the message.

MISSING ADULT: The Plantation Police Department is actively searching for 75-year-old Fanfan St. Jean. Fanfan was last seen on Wednesday, 10/21/2026, around 5:00 pm in the area of 4400 NW 8th Court in Plantation. Fanfan is a black male, 5’09”, 150 pounds, with grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hat, blue and white striped shirt, blue pants, and orange shoes. If you see Fanfan, or know where he is, please call us at 954-797-2100. Please share this post to help us spread the word faster! #MissingPerson

POLICE BLOTTER 🛒 Wednesday, October 14 | Shoplifting Officers arrested a subject accused of stealing $124 worth of groceries from Publix at 6921 W. Broward Blvd. The subject was transported to the BSO Main Jail. 🚔 Thursday, October 15 | Fleeing & Eluding Officers observed a vehicle speeding and making abrupt lane changes in the 4700 block of W. Sunrise Blvd., nearly causing a crash. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled. Officers deployed stop sticks, bringing the vehicle to a stop. The driver, who had a suspended license, was arrested and transported to the BSO Main Jail. 🚜 Saturday, October 17 | Theft A resident reported that a lawnmower was stolen from their yard in the 500 block of NW 103rd Ave. There is currently no suspect information available. 🏍️ Monday, October 19 | Fleeing & Eluding / Arrest Warrants Officers observed a subject riding an illegal electric motorcycle in the 700 block of S. State Road 7. The subject was known to have multiple felony warrants. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the subject fled. The subject drove into a set of bushes and became stuck. After resisting officers' attempts to take him into custody, the subject was arrested and charged with fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, and four outstanding warrants. The subject was transported to the BSO Main Jail. #PoliceBlotter

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. 🚔