Julius Whigham II

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PALM SPRINGS — A death investigation is underway after human remains were discovered Thursday afternoon in the backyard of a home in Palm Springs. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has assumed controlled of the the investigation after receiving a request for assistance from the Palm Springs Police Department. According to a sheriff's statement, village police officers responded shortly before 3 p.m. June 19 after a resident reported finding remains in the 3900 block of Lakewood Road.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julius Whigham II

An Acreage man brought a handgun and two loaded magazines to one of South Florida's largest Pride events and walked away from security officers after setting off a metal detector at the festival's entrance, police said in arresting him on two charges. Michael Monheit ignored commands to stop from police on duty at the Stonewall Pride Parade and Street Festival in Wilton Manors on June 14, according to a police report made public this week. Officers eventually detained him.

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LAKE WORTH BEACH — An 18-year-old man drove under the influence of marijuana during a February 2024 collision that killed a motorcyclist in Lake Worth Beach, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office alleged in arresting him June 13. Juan Escobar Hernandez of Lake Worth Beach is facing one count each of DUI manslaughter, DUI causing property damage and driving on a restricted license following his arrest in the Feb. 29, 2024, death of Jorge De Leon of West Palm Beach.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Julius Whigham II

State prosecutors have elevated charges against a local chef accused of assaulting a female relative in his West Palm Beach home, leading to a judge revoking his bail. Jacob Bickelhaupt — the owner of Konro, Palm Beach County's first Michelin-starred restaurant — is now facing charges of attempted second-degree murder and false imprisonment following his June 2 arrest over an alleged assault at his home that investigators say lasted for about two hours.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Julius Whigham II

The renowned chef accused of assaulting a female relative in his West Palm Beach home is facing new criminal charges after authorities alleged he violated a court order by attempting to contact his accuser. Investigators said Jacob Bickelhaupt — the owner of Konro, Palm Beach County's first Michelin-starred restaurant — made two phone calls from the county jail on June 5 seeking help from the woman he is accused of assaulting.