Investigation: Cops in elite 'GHOST' unit left a trail of red flags before fatal chase

A WLRN investigation identified serious disciplinary issues and lax oversight by the West Palm Beach Police Department well before officers in an elite police unit called "GHOST" were indicted for allegedly covering up a chase that killed a pregnant woman and her mother in July 2024. The investigation comes as the department's new chief seeks to re-establish a street crimes unit, since GHOST was disbanded.

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Investigation: Cops in elite 'GHOST' unit left a trail of red flags before fatal chase is an episode from WLRN | Presents.

This episode is 14:59 long.

This episode was published on Jan 22, 2026.

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