Did you miss these 3 stories on significant crime in Pembroke Pines. Catch up now
Three recent stories about crime and law enforcement in Pembroke Pines covered several topics, including a bank robbery, a former UFC fighter’s arrest for domestic violence and a deputy injured during a vehicle seizure.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: ‘I need money.’ New details, charges for man accused of robbing Pembroke Pines bank
A Pompano Beach man was arrested just blocks away from the scene after allegedly robbing a TD Bank on Pines Boulevard by handing over a note and demanding money. Police were able to track him down quickly using bait money with a tracker, and the suspect is now in federal custody facing charges.
Story 2: Ex-UFC fighter arrested on domestic battery charge in Pembroke Pines, cops say
Former UFC heavyweight Jairzinho Rozenstruik was arrested and charged with domestic battery after an argument with his wife allegedly escalated to violence and false imprisonment in Pembroke Pines. Police determined Rozenstruik was the primary aggressor, and he remained in jail as the investigation continued.
Story 3: Broward deputy dragged during vehicle seizure in Pembroke Pines, officials say
A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered minor injuries after being dragged by a fleeing vehicle while attempting to seize it, resulting in a crash and the driver’s arrest. The incident led to charges of aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest, with the investigation still ongoing.
The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Pembroke Pines News newsroom. The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Pembroke Pines News journalists.