Palm Beach County, FL — January 20, 2026 — A Palm Beach County woman was arrested Tuesday evening on suspicion of petit theft and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to records released by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect, identified as Yasuri Silvavelazquez, was taken into custody in connection with the alleged theft of merchandise valued between $100 and $750. Deputies also reported discovering items classified as drug paraphernalia during their investigation. The arrest is documented under report number 550814.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office did not release further details regarding the location of the arrest or whether Silvavelazquez has a prior criminal history. Under Florida law, petit theft involves property within the stated value range and may result in fines, probation, or jail time, depending on the circumstances and any prior offenses.
Authorities noted that the case remains under investigation. As with all criminal matters, the arrest represents an allegation, and Silvavelazquez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
