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Miami Herald
2 weeks ago
New York City

Former Miami-Dade cop jailed after shootout with police, to remain behind bars until trial

Former Miami-Dade police lieutenant denied bond after attempted first-degree murder charge for armed standoff with ex-boyfriend. [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 weeks ago
Miami

A Miami-Dade house fire kills a father who lived in the garage with his son

A man died in a house fire in South Miami-Dade, prompting an investigation by local authorities. [ more ]
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Miami Herald
4 weeks ago
Miami

Man killed girlfriend, drove around Miami-Dade with her body, police say. He's jailed

A man drove around town with his girlfriend's body before turning himself in at a police department. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Here's what's known about one passenger killing another on a Miami-Dade Transit bus

Two individuals involved in a fatal shooting on a Miami-Dade Transit Metrobus, leading to one death.
The suspect, Patrick Smith, is being charged with second degree murder after a dispute that escalated onboard the bus. [ more ]
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Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Gunfire at Miami-area bar kills security guard, injures officer and six others, police say

Argument at a bar led to fatal gunfire at CityPlace Doral leaving 2 dead and several injured.
Police officers exchanged gunfire with the shooter, resulting in the gunman's death. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Driver shoots at an off-duty Miami-Dade officer traveling with his family, police say

A driver shot at an off-duty police officer's car with the officer and family inside but did not injure anyone.
The officer did not return fire, and the perpetrator fled the scene, prompting a search by the police. [ more ]
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Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Woman hospitalized with gunshot wound after man shoots himself, Miami-Dade police say

A woman was hospitalized with a gunshot wound after her boyfriend shot and killed himself.
The shooting incident occurred in Miami-Dade, Florida, early in the morning. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Miami-Dade cops handcuff man after SWAT throws flash-bang into house near Homestead

SWAT team arrested a man after throwing a flash-bang grenade into a home near Homestead.
The man was escorted out in handcuffs minutes after the grenade was heard. [ more ]
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Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Miami-Dade family killed in murder-suicide were found a week after shooting, cops say

Victor Penalba shot and killed his wife and children before committing suicide.
The bodies were found decomposing after a welfare check due to a foul odor and they had been dead for over seven days. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Spring break's reach stretches to Kendall. Here's where weekend DUI checkpoints will be

Spring break activities reaching suburban areas like Kendall and Westchester
Miami-Dade police planning DUI sobriety checkpoints in Kendall during prime spring break weekends. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Miami-Dade police assists investigation of gymnastics coach accused of sex abuse

The gym where Oscar Olea coached has barred him amid a new investigation by Miami-Dade police.
Initial complaints about Olea's actions 12 years ago went nowhere due to families' reluctance to involve their daughters in the justice system. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

12-year-old dies days after a car hit him while walking siblings to Miami-Dade school

A 12-year-old student died after being hit by a car near Biscayne Gardens Elementary.
The child suffered severe injuries including a brain bleed and lung collapse. [ more ]
Miami Herald
3 months ago
US politics

Miami-Dade cop injured in South Dade shootout last week still hospitalized after setback

The Miami-Dade police officers tried to negotiate with the suspected gunman before he opened fire on them.
The delay in the officers firing their weapons is attributed to new training methods that focus on de-escalation. [ more ]
Miami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Driver arrested in crash that killed one person, injured two, authorities say

Dymariz Picon has been charged with vehicular homicide and other charges in connection with a deadly crash in Miami-Dade County.
Police responded to reports of people stealing from a convenience store, and the suspects fled in a pickup truck before colliding with a van. [ more ]
Miami Herald
5 months ago
US politics

Miami-Dade police arrest two 19-year-old men after gunman shot officer in the face

Two 19-year-old men have been arrested for the attempted second-degree murder of a Miami-Dade police officer.
The wounded officer, who was grazed by a bullet in the face, has been discharged from the hospital.
Five people have been detained as investigators determine their involvement in the shooting incident. [ more ]
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