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West Palm Beach Police Seek Public Aid in Locating Suspected Child Abuse Fugitive Cody Waller from Tennessee

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Published on January 10, 2026
West Palm Beach Police Seek Public Aid in Locating Suspected Child Abuse Fugitive Cody Waller from TennesseeSource: City of West Palm Beach

The West Palm Beach Police Department has issued a call for help to the public in the search for 34-year-old Cody Ellis Waller. Waller is wanted by the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Department in Ashland City, Tennessee, in relation to an aggravated child abuse investigation, as reported by the official City of West Palm Beach website.

Investigators have come forward to suggest that Waller may be hiding out in the Southend area of West Palm Beach, potentially living and working amidst the unsuspecting community. As the situation grows more pressing, the West Palm Beach Police are reaching out to widespread to enlist any information that could lead to Waller's arrest. The department has provided a contact number, 561-822-1900, for tips.

The urgency in the department’s request indicates the seriousness of Waller's alleged crimes, and it underscores the potential risk to the community should he remain at large. Continued efforts to locate the suspect are ongoing. For those who prefer to offer information anonymously, Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County has made available a hotline, 1-800-458-8477, and a website for tips to be submitted securely.

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