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Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Suspects Wanted for Stealing Multiple Chainsaws from a local Business

On December 21, 2025, at approximately 7:52 a.m., two unidentified males entered Lowe’s located in the 4700 block of Okeechobee Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The suspects removed multiple chainsaws from the store and fled the area in an older-model Lexus SUV. Anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspects is urged to contact Detective Matt Stone at StoneM@PBSO.org or Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477). Tipsters may remain anonymous.

Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement Operation – January 31, 2026

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement Operation on Saturday, January 31, 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 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

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...