Lauderhill Police Department

Lauderhill detectives investigated a shooting on Friday that killed Steve Joseph. Roderick Thomas was arrested following the fatal incident and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, facing detention without bond at Broward County Main Jail. Detectives are currently seeking information about the case through Broward County Crime Stoppers.

Lauderhill Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire at a residential area near State Road 7 and Northwest 19th Street. Video documentation captured the fire and its burned interior. Authorities confirmed that there was no word regarding any injuries.

A Lauderhill neighborhood in Broward County experienced over a dozen overnight car break-ins, with masked suspects targeting vehicles and stealing personal belongings. One victim, registered nurse Marry Gooding, lost her work bag, cash, and a $800 Costco gift card, while the Lauderhill Police Department is reviewing surveillance footage to investigate.

A Lauderhill man faces 27 felony charges for allegedly soliciting sexually explicit content from six minors across multiple states. The investigation, led by the Lauderhill Police Department and the South Florida Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, began after a Snapchat-generated tip was forwarded to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in April 2026.

A 23-year-old Lauderhill man, Keysean Mash, was arrested for allegedly exploiting at least six children online through sexually explicit conversations and soliciting explicit material. Authorities charged him with 27 felony counts, including possession of child pornography and solicitation, and set his bond at $215,000 with strict conditions.

A man was killed and another hospitalized after a stabbing in Lauderhill near a home on Northwest 19th Street. First responders confirmed the incident, with the deceased identified as a man in his mid-to-late 20s and the injured as a man in his early 60s. Authorities are investigating but have not released further details.

A man was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Lauderhill, Florida. The suspect, who fled before police arrived, remains at large. Authorities say the victim and suspect know each other, and the incident is considered isolated with no public threat.

Detectives are investigating a man’s drowning in Lauderhill after he vanished underwater on Saturday afternoon. Responders from multiple departments recovered the man, who was pronounced dead, and are seeking anonymous tips through Broward County Crime Stoppers.

A 5-year-old child was struck by a car on Friday evening in Lauderhill, leading to hospitalization with minor abrasions. Deputies and fire rescue responded to the incident on Northwest 56th Boulevard and West Oakland Park, but the child's current condition remains unknown.

Anthony Johnson, 35, shot and killed Reginald Merisma, 35, after Merisma had previously threatened him. Johnson called 911 before confessing to the shooting, and his mother claimed the incident could have been prevented if bullying was addressed. He faces a first-degree murder charge with bond denied.

A 35-year-old man, Anthony Johnson, was arrested in Lauderhill for fatally shooting Reginald Merisma outside a home. Police stated the shooting was targeted, with Johnson calling 911 after the incident. A second shooting occurred nearby at the Calypso Cay apartment complex, leaving a victim hospitalized.

A man was found fatally shot in a Lauderhill neighborhood around 10:05 p.m. on Sunday. Police and fire rescue responded to the 900 block of Northwest 34th Terrace, where the man was pronounced dead. Authorities describe the incident as isolated, with ongoing investigations by detectives.

Residents and community leaders in Lauderhill participated in a Walk for Peace to honor victims of gun violence, carrying signs promoting unity and safety. A mother shared her story of losing her daughter, Destiny, to gun violence in July 2023, highlighting the event's focus on healing and reducing violence.