UPDATE: EVAN BERKOWITZ TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AFTER COPS BREACH HOUSE WITH TACTICAL VEHICLE.
UPDATE: Delray Beach PD just issued this statement to BocaNewsNow.com at 4:20 p.m. — >> This morning, the Delray Beach Police Department SWAT Team responded to the 4200-block of Palm Forest Drive South to serve an arrest warrant, search warrant, and DNA warrant at the home of Evan Berkowitz.
Berkowitz, 56, barricaded himself inside the home. The SWAT Team established a secure perimeter and attempted to negotiate with Berkowitz, who later fired multiple gunshots from inside the residence intermittingly throughout the standoff in the direction of officers on scene.
This afternoon, in an effort to bring the standoff to a safe resolution, The SWAT Team used a tactical vehicle to breach the residence. During this operation, Berkowitz fired additional rounds at the tactical vehicle before eventually surrendering and being placed under arrest. Fortunately, no officers, residents, or members of the public were injured during this incident.
“Despite being fired upon, our officers showed tremendous restraint, and discipline before safely taking the subject into custody,” said Delray Beach Police Chief Darrell Hunter. “Their actions reflect the training, composure, and courage required to resolve a dangerous situation while protecting lives.”
Berkowitz is charged with aggravated fleeing and eluding and reckless driving from an attempted traffic stop last week and will face additional charges stemming from today’s incident. The Delray Beach Police Department also thanks the Boca Raton Police Department, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, and Boynton Beach Police Department for their assistance during this incident. <<
UPDATE: As of 3 p.m., the scene we believe is under control. We expect a statement this hour from Delray Beach Police.
UPDATE: As of 1 p.m., BocaNewsNow.com has learned that the suspect is in custody. A bomb squad has been dispatched to the scene for bomb-like items in the home. Still no official word, however, from Delray Beach Police.
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A man is barricaded in a home in the City of Delray Beach — leading to a SWAT team call-out.
While we are awaiting official details from the City of Delray Beach Police Department, multiple witnesses tell us that the scene is unfolding in the 3900 block of Arelia Drive. The man is apparently refusing to come out of his house. It is unknown why police were first called to the scene.
The location is east of Military Trail in the area of Linton Boulevard. It is unclear if the suspect is believed to be armed.
Check back for updates.
