KINGS POINT DELRAY BEACH: Home To Criminals Sends One More To Jail - BocaNewsNow.com

DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) -- Kings Point, a senior living community in South Palm Beach County, has become notorious for a significant number of arrests among its residents. Since 2023, there have been 62 reported arrests, with 42 occurring in 2024 and 12 this year alone. Recently, Anthony Perkins, a notably young resident at just 25 years old, has been arrested again, drawing further attention to the troubling trend within the community.

Perkins was arrested on a battery charge just days before his latest incident, which took place on Saturday night when he was charged with "Simple Assault - Assault On Specified Personnel." The circumstances surrounding his use of a Normandy S address, which is part of Kings Point, remain unclear. Following his arrest, a judge ordered a mental health assessment for Perkins as a condition of his release along with a $1,000 bond; he was still in custody as of Sunday.

The growing list of charges associated with Kings Point residents highlights serious concerns. The community has registered individuals with various allegations, including sex offenses, drunk driving, physical assault, downloading child pornography, and other serious crimes involving extreme violence and weapon offenses.

According to informal records maintained by BocaNewsNow.com, no other senior living facility has reported as many criminal incidents as Kings Point over the past several years. This disturbing trend raises questions about safety and the well-being of residents in such communities.

As these incidents continue to unfold, the spotlight remains on Kings Point, prompting discussions about the implications of youthful offenders living in senior-focused environments and the necessary actions needed to address the alarming rate of criminal activity.