A Palm Beach County man was arrested Wednesday night in connection with an alleged vehicle theft and a separate drug-related offense, according to records released by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the suspect as Jeremy Lawrence Whitfiled, who was taken into custody on allegations of grand theft of a motor vehicle and possession or use of drug paraphernalia. The arrest is documented under Report No. 331279, which was published at 8:52 p.m. on January 7, 2026, according to sheriff’s office records.
The report was filed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Whitfiled is listed as a White male. No date of birth or additional information regarding the circumstances of the arrest — including where the vehicle was allegedly taken or how deputies located the suspect — was included in the publicly available report.
Under Florida law, grand theft auto is a felony offense that can carry significant penalties if a conviction is secured. Possession of drug paraphernalia is a separate charge that may be classified as a misdemeanor or felony depending on prior history and related factors.
As with all criminal cases, the charges outlined in the arrest report are allegations. Whitfiled is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Information regarding court proceedings or legal representation was not immediately available.
Further details are expected to emerge through court filings or additional releases from law enforcement.
