Deena Jo Goldstein Allegedly Says “Oh Great A Muslim One” As Officer Arrives On Scene.
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Delray Beach woman is facing a “disturbing the peace” charge after she allegedly caused a scene at an area hotel. Deena Jo Goldstein of South Ocean Boulevard allegedly said, “oh great a Muslim one” when a Delray Beach Police Officer arrived at the Ray Hotel to deal with her disturbance. She then accused police of not helping her because “she is Jewish.”
The incident took place on August 9th. We held the report for several days. Due to the sensitive nature of the incident and her alleged comments, BocaNewsNow.com is publishing the police narrative exactly as it appears in the police report. We have edited only for formatting.
>> On 08/09/2026, at 1816 hours, Ofc. Merz and I responded to 233 NE 2nd Ave (The Ray Hotel) in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, I met with a white female, later identified as Dena Goldstein, the defendant. As I exited my vehicle, I could see her yelling at Ofc. Merz in the front valet area. The valet staff had stopped their duties and were drawn to the commotion. When Goldstein saw me she stated “Oh great a muslim one.” She then began to yell about us not helping her, and claiming it was because she was jewish. I informed her to calm down so we can assist her. She stated she had left some of her belongings in the hotel room.
We went inside the lobby of the hotel to confirm she had a room there. While inside, she kept yelling, jumping around, swinging her purse in the air. There were guests of the hotel and staff inside witnessing her commotion. I asked her to stop multiple times and informed her we would not help her if she continued to cause a disturbance. While in the elevator she continued her pattern of actions. She then threw her purse on the ground, approached me in a threatening manner, and kept placing her hands in my face. At this point, I detained her and she continued to yell.
Goldstein committed an act of nature to corrupt the public morals, and outrage the sense of public decency. She also affected the peace and quiet of persons who witnessed them. She engaged in such conduct as to constitute a breach of the peace or disorderly conduct. The on-site manager at the time, Christine Morrissey, requested she be trespassed from the hotel due to her behavior.
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Based on the above, probable cause exists to charge the defendant, Dena Goldstein with F.S.S. 877.03 BREACH OF PEACE/DISORDERLY CONDUCT. <<
Deena Jo Goldstein was taken into custody and booked into he Palm Beach County Jail. She was laster released on bond. A court date is pending.
