Suspect Arrested Following Intentional Federal Courthouse Crash

Published on January 15, 2026

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Police Arrest Suspect Following Intentional Vehicle Crash Into Federal Courthouse

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 15, 2026) -- The West Palm Beach Police Department responded to a vehicle crash along the 700 block of Clematis Street around 11:15 p.m. on January 14.

An investigation determined 55-year-old Lanesa Stubbs intentionally drove her vehicle through the front entrance of the Paul G. Rogers Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. The incident resulted in an estimated $200,000 in damage to the building’s front doors, security equipment, and interior furnishings.

Stubbs fled the scene but was located a short time later and taken into custody without incident.

“Our officers, working alongside our federal partners, responded swiftly and were able to quickly identify and locate the suspect,” said West Palm Beach Chief of Police Tony Araujo. “We take incidents of this nature very seriously. Acts of violence and property destruction will not be tolerated, and those responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

Stubbs has been charged with one count of felony criminal mischief pursuant to Florida Statute 806.13(1)(a) and (b)3.

Case no.: 20260000772

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Rachel Leitão

Public Information Officer

pdpio@wpb.org

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