Boca Raton Police Blotter

May 19th, 2008

Drunken Driving

Boca Raton police arrested a motorist May 2 and charged him with driving while under the influence of alcohol.  Police said officers stopped his car on Interstate 95 about 2:20 a.m. He was taken to the Boca Raton police station where two breath samples were taken.  He was than transported to the county jail, police said.

Home Invasion

A north Boca Raton woman told police someone entered her home about 3:40 a.m. on May 2 and pushed her to the floor.  The suspect then left through the back door.  The woman said nothing was taken from her home. 

Vehicle Vandalized

A resident of Boca Raton told police May 2 that someone smashed the rear window of her SUV.  She said the vehicle was parked in her driveway when the incident occurred.  Police estimated damage at $400, according to a report.

Camper Burglarized

A Boca Raton resident reported to police May 1 that someone pried two window latches of the camper attached to the rear of his pickup truck.  The thief stole fishing equipment from the camper, said police.

Drug Charge

Following a traffic stop about 6:30 p.m. on May 1, Boca Raton police arrested a motorist and charged him with possession of 58.5 grams of marijuana, according to a report.

Window Shattered

A Boca Raton woman told police May 1 that someone smashed the rear window of her SUV while it was parked ate her residence, according to a report.

Battery Arrest

While investigating a report of a disturbance on South Federal Highway just before 9 p.m. on May 1, police arrested a male suspect for domestic battery.  He allegedly grabbed his live-in girlfriend by the arms, leaving several bruises, police said. He was taken to the county jail.