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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office News Updates (June-July 2026)

This document contains recent news releases from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, including a regional speed enforcement campaign, results from recent DUI patrols, and a request for information regarding a 2000 cold case.

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Why It Matters

Residents may encounter increased law enforcement presence on roadways during the 'Operation Southern Slow Down' campaign from July 13–18, 2026, and are asked to assist in identifying remains found in a 2000 cold case.

Key Facts

  • Operation Southern Slow Down runs from July 13 to July 18, 2026, across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
  • The June 19, 2026, DUI Saturation Patrol resulted in 62 traffic stops, 7 DUI arrests, 4 misdemeanor arrests, 5 criminal citations, 24 traffic citations, and 37 traffic warnings.
  • Unidentified human remains were found on November 21, 2000, in a canal at the 18000 block of State Road 7 in Boca Raton.
  • The 2000 cold case victim is described as a Hispanic male, 21-35 years old, 5'4", 113 lbs, wearing 'Attrak' jeans and Nike Air shoes.
  • The public is encouraged to contact Detective Nancy Milliner at (561) 688-4003 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-8477 regarding the 2000 cold case (Case #00-153571).
  • Speeding is cited by the NHTSA as a factor in nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths.

Who's Mentioned

organizationPalm Beach County Sheriff's Office“The primary law enforcement agency issuing these releases.”otherOperation Southern Slow Down“A multi-state high-visibility speed enforcement campaign.”organizationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration“Provided statistics on speeding-related traffic deaths.”personNancy Milliner“Detective in the Cold Case Unit handling the 2000 unidentified remains case.”