A routine classroom paint job at a Coral Springs elementary school turned into a felony arrest last week, when detectives closed in on a 37-year-old man wanted on an active warrant, police said.
The takedown unfolded outside Coral Park Elementary in Coral Springs, where the man had reportedly been hired to help freshen up classroom walls. According to WPLG Local 10, Coral Springs Police Department detectives with the Strategic Enforcement Team assisted the Broward Sheriff’s Office in tracking 37-year-old Wesley Henrique Ferreira Ramos Pereira to the campus at 8401 Westview Drive. Investigators told the station Pereira was in the middle of painting duties when several detectives moved in as he walked toward his car. When he refused commands to get on the ground, a K-9 unit was deployed to bring him under control.
The station reported that the Broward Sheriff’s Office had an active warrant for Pereira on three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of culpable negligence.
How the Strategic Enforcement Team Moves In
On its public information pages, the Coral Springs Police Department describes its Strategic Enforcement Team as a unit focused on preventing and suppressing emerging crime patterns, designing operations and serving arrest warrants. The team frequently coordinates with K-9 handlers, tactical officers and partner agencies across Broward County during fugitive sweeps and similar operations.
School Backdrop
Coral Park Elementary, located at 8401 Westview Drive in Coral Springs, is part of Broward County Public Schools, according to the school’s website. The neighborhood campus serves local students and posts activity calendars and community updates online.
Charges And Legal Notes
Police told WPLG Local 10 that the warrant for Pereira listed three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one charge of culpable negligence. Under Florida law, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon is defined in F.S. §784.021, while culpable negligence is outlined in F.S. §784.05. WPLG Local 10 also noted that Pereira did not appear in the online Broward jail database as of Wednesday.
The account above is based on the WPLG Local 10 report and publicly available department information. At the time of that reporting, official booking documents, court filings and statements from the Broward Sheriff’s Office had not yet been posted publicly. This story will be updated if agencies release additional details or if court records become available.
