Cutler Bay

A Cutler Bay business owner, Sandra Elvira-Paez, was arrested for allegedly operating an unlicensed post-cosmetic surgery recovery facility from her home, providing care to patients without a Florida medical or massage license. Investigators found three post-operative patients and charged her with administering services, including anticoagulant injections, for $300–$450 per night. She was released without appearing before a judge.

A Cutler Bay woman was arrested for operating an unlicensed cosmetic surgery recovery home, providing unauthorized medical services including massages and injections, and improperly disposing of medical waste, leading to four felony charges.

Bodycam video shows Dr. Gisell Mansur allegedly engaging in a drunken tirade on the Palmetto Expressway, leading to her arrest for spitting on a trooper and attacking her husband. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office later dismissed charges due to insufficient evidence, requiring Mansur to complete substance abuse treatment and counseling instead.

The YMCA of South Florida and The Related Group partnered to host a free swim lesson event in Cutler Bay, providing gear and backpacks to families in need. The initiative aims to address Florida's high child drowning rates, which have seen multiple recent fatalities in lakes and backyard pools. Organizers emphasize the importance of adult supervision and swimming education as preventable measures.

A 26-year-old Cutler Bay man, Fabian Izaguirre Cepero, will remain in jail after being arrested for voyeurism and indecent exposure following an incident involving a 12-year-old girl. He was previously accused of placing a phone in a Target dressing room in 2025 and is already on bond for 17 counts related to child sexual abuse material.

A Cutler Bay woman was arrested more than two years after a Miami apartment fire that caused fatal burns to her roommate, Shannon Felice Stork. Stork initially claimed the fire was accidental but later provided conflicting statements, which were disproven by evidence and BATFE testing. She faces murder and arson charges and remains held without bond pending a detention hearing.

Fabian Izaguirre Cepero, a Cutler Bay man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material, is now charged with voyeurism and indecent exposure after allegedly exposing himself to a 12-year-old girl outside her home. Deputies arrested him following reports of him lingering and masturbating near the girl's bedroom window.

A 29-year-old former employee of a T-Mobile authorized retailer in Cutler Bay is accused of defrauding customers by keeping trade-in phones, activating unauthorized cellular lines, and falsifying billing records. The individual resigned in February before the fraud was discovered, causing the business over $26,000 in documented losses.

A shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade resulted in one death, with police investigating. Detectives are focusing on a car with bullet holes found near an emergency room where a second victim sought help.

A 12-year-old boy, Carlos Miguel Colmenares Gutierrez, was rescued from rubble in Venezuela five days after an earthquake. His relatives in South Florida expressed gratitude, and he is recovering with minor injuries while the family maintains hope for others still trapped.

Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Cutler Bay. The incident occurred along South Dixie Highway following a verbal argument that escalated into gunfire. The suspect remains at large, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

Two people were hospitalized in critical condition after being shot near an IHOP in Cutler Bay around 3:56 a.m. Deputies reported a suspect involved in an altercation brandished a gun, fired it, and fled the scene. IHOP stated they cooperated with authorities and prioritize safety for staff and guests.