News Release

Advanced Forensic Investigation Leads to Breakthrough in ID of Unidentified Remains from, June 2021

In 2025, a partnership with Othram: a private laboratory dedicated to breaking through impenetrable forensic DNA barriers and close previously unsolvable cases began an effort to identify the person. In a short period of time, Othram provided PBSO Cold Case Unit detectives with investigative leads derived from genealogy research. In September 2025, PBSO Cold Case Unit detectives then travelled domestically to follow-up on these investigative leads and collect additional samples from likely relatives of the decedent.  

Suspect Wanted for Video Voyeurism at a Target department store

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for video voyeurism at a Target department store. On January 3, 2026, an unknown male suspect positioned his cellphone over a fitting room stall divider and recorded a juvenile inside the fitting room. After being noticed, the suspect immediately fled the store in an unknown direction. This incident occurred at the Target store located in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. The investigation remains active.

Update – Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement Operation – January 9, 2026

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement Operation on Friday, January 9, 2026. The purpose of this operation is to enforce Florida State Statutes for speeding and aggressive driving and to educate the public on the dangers of excessive speed and aggressive driving.                          Enforcement will take place from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Seeking the Public’s Assistance to ID Suspects Wanted for Credit Card Fraud

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects WANTED for fraudulent use of stolen credit cards.

Deputy Involved Shooting – Unincorporated West Palm Beach

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in the 7400 block of 43rd Terrace North, in unincorporated Riviera Beach.  Upon arrival, deputies made contact with a female standing in the home's carport. While they were speaking with her to gather information, an adult male exited the residence, walked past the female, and retrieved a large machete from nearby bushes. 

Update – Victim ID and Detectives are Seeking the Public’s Assistance with Identifying the Suspect

Update The victim has been identified as Leticia Rodriguez, DOB: 12/01/1986 of West Palm Beach. In addition, detectives are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying this suspect that is believed to have committed this shooting/homicide. Anyone with information on this suspect’s identity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. You can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Tips can also be submitted through our “CONNECT & PROTECT” app by using the “See Something, Say Something” feature, available for both...

Seeking the Public’s Assistance in Identifying A Female Wanted for Theft

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a female suspect involved in a theft at a local gas station. On October 24, 2025, at approximately 7:20 a.m., the suspect entered the Chevron Gas Station located in the 600 block of South Dixie Highway in the City of Lake Worth Beach, selected multiple items, and left the store without paying. The suspect is described as a white female with brownish-blonde hair and visible tattoos. She was last...

Suspect Wanted for Stealing Lottery Tickets from a local Gas Station

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a female suspect wanted in connection with the theft of lottery tickets from a local business. On June 16, 2025, at approximately 5:50 p.m., the suspect entered the BP Gas Station located in the 900 block of Northlake Boulevard. While inside the store, she went behind the counter and took several lottery tickets, along with other miscellaneous items, before fleeing in as a passenger in a silver Mazda...