Man Arrested After BMW Lands in Kings Point Pond

A 18-year-old from Pompano Beach was arrested on a criminal mischief charge after a blue BMW SUV was driven onto a golf course and into a pond.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Property Crime

Man Arrested After BMW Lands in Kings Point Pond

Palm Beach County deputies arrested Isaac Janieg Rojas Aguilera, 18, of Pompano Beach, on a criminal mischief charge after a blue BMW SUV was driven through the Kings Point golf course and ended up in a pond. Rojas Aguilera was found shirtless and holding the BMW keys, and said he was inside the vehicle but was not driving.

Why it matters

The incident caused at least $1,000 in property damage and prompted a rescue response from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue in Delray Beach. It highlights the risks of reckless driving in private community areas such as golf courses.

Rojas Aguilera was arrested on a criminal mischief charge involving at least $1,000 in property damage and was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail after being evaluated at Delray Medical Center. Investigators have not yet determined who was driving the vehicle, and the status of further charges remains unclear.

The players

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency that arrested Rojas Aguilera and investigated the golf course incident.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is the public safety agency that responded to the submerged vehicle with rescue swimmers and dive teams.

The details

A witness reported a blue BMW driving recklessly and doing donuts in the parking lot at 6561 Flanders Way before the vehicle moved onto the Kings Point golf course, where deputies later found circular tire tracks. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded around 6:15 a.m. with rescue swimmers and dive teams after the car went into the pond.

Oct. 30: Rojas Aguilera's mother let him use the BMW for work.
Nov. 5, around 6:15 a.m.: The crash occurred and rescue crews responded to the Kings Point pond.

Legal Context

Florida's criminal mischief statute treats intentional property damage of $1,000 or more as a charge, the threshold met in this case. The arrest follows the state's standard approach of prosecuting vehicle-related property damage under that statute.

Residents near the Kings Point golf course and the Flanders Way parking lot may see increased patrols as the case proceeds. Property owners in similar communities should be aware of the risks posed by reckless driving on grounds and in parking areas.

The takeaway

Reckless driving in parking lots and on private grounds can quickly escalate into serious property damage and emergency rescues. Residents should report such behavior to local law enforcement as soon as it is observed.