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Published on April 20, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (April 20, 2026) — West Palm Beach police responded to an incident along the 200 block of Clematis Street at approximately 2 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Responding officers determined an individual walking eastbound on Clematis Street was giving high-fives to passersby when he encountered 39-year-old Jeffery Morant. After receiving a high-five, Morant reacted negatively and accused the individual of assault. Morant, who was armed with a pocket knife, then pursued the individual.
The individual made contact with two officers in the 200 block of Clematis Street, who intervened and detained Morant without further incident.
Morant was transported to the Palm Beach County Jail without incident and faces a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, in accordance with Florida Statute 784.021(1)(a).
Case no. 20260005997
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Rachel Leitão
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org