Coral Springs Crime Blotter: Police Investigate $600,000 Fraud Case

March 18, 2026 • By Sharon Aron Baron
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Coral Springs Crime Update:

Coral Springs Police Department {Aiden Palmer}

The Coral Springs Police Department reported numerous crimes across the city between March 9 and March 15, 2026. Please note that the police have redacted the names and addresses of most victims in most incidents.

Incidents

Incidents

Burglary (Conveyance – Forced Entry, Nothing Stolen): Attempted vehicle burglary reported; nothing was taken.

Burglary (Residence – Non-Forced Entry): Residential burglary resulted in approximately $14,000 in losses.

Burglary (Vehicle / Theft from Auto): Theft from a vehicle on Sample Road with about $700 in losses.

Retail Theft / Shoplifting:

Home Depot, 750 N University Drive – $349 loss

Walmart, 3801 Turtle Creek Drive – $108 loss

Walmart, 6001 Coral Ridge Drive – multiple incidents

Additional shoplifting incidents reported throughout the city

Petit Theft: Multiple incidents reported across Coral Springs, including small-value thefts.

Grand Theft:

University Drive – $1,100 loss

West Atlantic Boulevard – $2,355 loss

Fraud / Identity Theft:

Multiple fraud cases reported

One case involved approximately $23,500 in losses

Another long-term fraud case totaled approximately $600,000

Battery / Domestic Battery: Multiple incidents reported, including domestic-related cases and one involving a victim over 65.

Assault (Domestic Violence): Domestic violence-related assault reported.

Sexual Battery (Attempted): Attempted sexual battery incident reported.

Elderly Exploitation: Case involving exploitation of an elderly victim.

Animal Bite: Victim reported being bitten by an animal.

Extortion / Blackmail (Attempted): Attempted extortion incident reported.

Property Damage / Criminal Mischief: Several incidents reported, including one case with damages between $200–$1,000.

Fleeing / Eluding Police: Incident reported on Sample Road.

DUI (Driving Under the Influence): DUI incident reported on University Drive.

Narcotics Violations: Drug-related incidents including trafficking and possession.

Traffic Violations / Suspended License: Multiple incidents involving suspended licenses and traffic violations.

Baker Act: Numerous Baker Act cases reported throughout the city.

Disturbance / Fight: Neighbor disturbance and a fight reported on Sample Road.

Threat Assessment / Risk of Harm: Multiple reports logged across the city.

Suspicious Incidents / Information Reports: Several suspicious incidents and general information reports.

Missing Person / Runaway: Reports of a missing person and a runaway juvenile.

Lost / Found Property: Multiple reports of lost and recovered property.

Medically Attended Death: Death reported on Royal Palm Boulevard.

City Ordinance Violations: Noise and other ordinance violations reported.

Arrests

Michael Andre Pratt, 42: Shoplifting/retail theft

Carlos Ernesto Zayas, 26: Petit theft

Marvin Gerardo Araya, 63: Leaving the scene of a crash with injury

Jayleen Reyes Arana, 26: Battery

Herbert McCrea, 32: Shoplifting

Freddie M. Raysor, 78: Fleeing police with lights and sirens

Jermaine Lamar Brown, 43: Petit theft

Diana Merant, 25: Driving with a suspended license (habitual)

Kurhann Gyle Cuffy, 30: Driving with a suspended license (habitual)

Kevin S. Ashraf, 27: Petit theft ($100–$750)

Happy J. Slavis, 27: Shoplifting

Christopher Dallas Bouie, 35: Domestic battery

Kevin Marlon Wilson, 21: Trafficking ecstasy (10 grams or more)

David Jaheim Williams, 20: Shoplifting/petit theft

Fazeeda Annette Mohan, 57: Grand theft (retail, $751–$5,000)

Raul Antonio Cajal, 64: DUI (second offense)

Jarvis Kennard Taylor, 33: Possession of hallucinogenic substances (psilocybin)

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