U.S. marshals arrest 3 on attempted murder charge with Hollywood connection

Dean Gramenidis almost robbed, killed on Sept. 17

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – U.S. marshals arrested three men on Sunday who are believed to have attempted to kill a Hollywood man in September.

The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Davenport arrested Palacio Valdes Farley, who is known as Bobo,  Terrance McDougle and Tremaine Griffin on charges of attempted first-degree murder and attempted armed robbery.

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Farley, 36,  is said to have been involved in attempting to kill and rob Dean Gramenidis on Sept. 17 at the Castle Bar in the 1300 block of North Dixie Highway.  

Farley was found at a rental home in the 1300 block of Divot Way and was arrested without incident, police said. He was taken into custody on the Polk County and Osceola County line, on a warrant. 

Officials with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force included deputy marshals from Orlando, Fort Lauderdale police detectives and Broward County sheriff’s officials.

The officials assigned to the task force teamed up with Osceola County law enforcement officers, who provided support, to arrest the suspect.

Detectives are asking anyone who may have information to call the Hollywood Police Department at 954- 967-4411 or  Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.