Crime & Safety

Man Accused Of Breaking Into Broward Federal Courthouse, Vandalizing Rooms

"It is quite disturbing and concerning to me," said Stuart Kaplan. He is a former FBI special agent and is currently a defense attorney.

(CBS4)

September 7, 2022

More than a dozen local and federal officers swept the federal courthouse at Broward Blvd. and NW 3rd Avenue in Fort Lauderdale on Monday morning.

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Authorities say 43-year-old Matthew Chilcutt is accused of breaking into the building.

Police say they got the call just after 10 a.m. They took him into custody. Investigators tell CBS4 he vandalized several rooms causing extensive damage.

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