Miami Police Department

Surveillance videos in Miami captured Nicholas Jabbour abusing his dog, Buzz, in an elevator. Police arrested Jabbour on April 10, and he pleaded not guilty to aggravated animal cruelty. Buzz was taken into custody by Miami-Dade Animal Services and is in good health.

The mother of a Hard Rock Cafe server attacked at Miami's Bayside Marketplace criticized the suspect's claim that the assault was an accident. The victim, who sustained a concussion, bruising, and a chipped tooth, was attacked after telling the suspect he couldn't snack on drink garnishes. The suspect, Daniel Ramirez, faces a felony battery charge and was ordered to stay away from the victim.

A Texas man accused of shoving a Hard Rock Cafe bartender at Bayside Marketplace in Miami denied the allegations, claiming the encounter was accidental. Surveillance footage reportedly shows the incident, but the man, released on bond, insisted he never hit the employee. The bartender described the confrontation and a second attack, leading to her loss of consciousness.

A Texas man accused of attacking a Hard Rock Cafe employee at Bayside Marketplace in Miami was arrested at PortMiami and posted a $2,500 bond. The victim, a server, alleged Ramirez shoved her twice, causing her to lose consciousness after a confrontation over unauthorized access to an employee area.

A 30-year-old man was shot in the torso in Miami on Thursday night and is in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center. The shooting occurred near Northwest Second Avenue and 12th Street, and the investigation is ongoing with no further details released.

Wilkhari Jones, a former Miami Edison Senior High School football player, was sentenced to 13 years in prison and three years probation for shooting at Officer Erica Socarras during a traffic stop in 2020. Jones pleaded guilty to multiple charges including first-degree attempted premeditated murder, and his co-defendant Antranard Womble received a 15-year sentence for the same incident.

Wilkhari Levale Jones, a 25-year-old man, was sentenced to 13 years in state prison for his role in a 2020 ambush and shooting involving Miami Police Detective Erica Socarras. The sentence was part of a plea deal after a traffic stop led to gunfire targeting an unmarked police vehicle. Two other co-defendants, Antranard Womble and Wilzavier Le’Varick Jones, had previously accepted plea deals.

A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Bay of Pigs Monument in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. The suspect, identified as Jean Carlo Rojas, caused approximately $1,000 in damages to the city-owned monument and is facing a felony charge of criminal mischief on a memorial or historic property. Rojas, a homeless construction worker, was already on felony bond for separate charges related to battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting an officer.

Miami police arrested Matthew Grant, 25, after a chase involving two car crashes and a wrong-way drive. Officers found meth and drug paraphernalia in his Louis Vuitton bag and car, leading to four felony charges including drug possession and fleeing police.

A man in his 60s was stabbed during an armed robbery in Miami on Friday morning. The incident occurred at 7:27 a.m. near Northeast Miami Avenue and 80th Terrace, and the victim was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. His condition remains undisclosed.

A man stole a $4,000 Sony camera from a Facebook Marketplace seller in downtown Miami and fled using a Waymo driverless vehicle. The victim, Aiden Chappell, met the thief in person but was unable to recover the stolen equipment, which is critical to his work as a content creator. Miami Police Department detectives are collaborating with Waymo to identify the suspect.

A Miami Police Department lieutenant was found unconscious behind the wheel of a pickup truck after a crash on U.S. 1 in Coconut Grove, leading to DUI charges and refusal to submit to testing. He was previously arrested in 2024 for domestic violence allegations, though that case no longer appears in court records.

Miami Police Department Lt. Thomas Carroll was arrested on a DUI charge and for refusing a breathalyzer test after license suspension. He has been suspended pending an internal investigation, and previously faced a domestic violence arrest in late 2024 that is no longer in court records.

Kordy Clark, 31, was arrested for shooting an ex-schoolmate in the buttocks in Miami's Coconut Grove in February. Clark reportedly expressed regret after the incident, claiming he did not intend to harm the victim, and was later charged with attempted murder and firearm-related offenses. The shooting occurred during an argument involving a witness, with Clark admitting to knowing the victim from school.

A 50-year-old Miami man, Orlando Jose Olivares, was arrested after allegedly attacking his roommate with a metal pole in the Edgewater neighborhood. The incident occurred following an argument during a car ride, escalating into a physical altercation at their home, with the victim's wife recording part of the attack. Olivares faces a felony charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and is currently held at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

Angelica Obando confessed to arson after setting her ex-boyfriend’s Ford F-150 on fire out of anger over his stalking. The vehicle sustained over $3,000 in damage, and she was arrested and charged with second-degree felony arson and criminal mischief in Miami.

A Miami man, Gerald Hollie, has been charged in connection with a 2021 drive-by shooting that killed Tilkharri Harris outside his home. The investigation, spanning years, relied on surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and witness statements, revealing a coordinated attack involving a Chevrolet Blazer and a semi-automatic gun.

Three people were hospitalized, including one with serious injuries, after a multi-vehicle collision in downtown Miami. The crash occurred at the intersection of Northwest 17th Avenue and 20th Street, where a gray car struck and destroyed a gas station sign. The Miami Police Department is investigating the incident.

Evelyn Valdes, 28, was killed in a 2025 Miami police crossfire during a birthday celebration after officers fired on an armed man. Her family now sues the police department, alleging reckless actions and failure to de-escalate, with officers involved returning to duty within 13 days.

An 18-year-old man named KeAndre Clements is reported missing in Miami’s Model City area. Police describe him as 6 feet 1 inch tall with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a cream-colored short with green details around 5 p.m. on Thursday. The Miami Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate him.

A federal lawsuit accuses the city of Miami, two police officers, a security company, and a Wynwood nightclub of negligence and excessive force in the 2025 fatal shooting of Evelyn Valdes, an 'innocent bystander' killed during a police confrontation outside the Electric Lady nightclub. The complaint alleges officers fired without warning, failed to provide timely medical care, and that the defendants neglected safety protocols.

Nathalie Jean, mother of a Miami teen killed in 2024, was arrested after admitting to stealing her impounded SUV from a tow yard without paying $486.45 in fees. Surveillance video showed her taking the vehicle without authorization, and she faces burglary and petty theft charges.

The Miami Police Department’s K-9 unit has added five new officer-and-dog teams patrolling Miami-Dade County. The dogs, including breeds like German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois, are trained to detect explosives, narcotics, money, and guns. They are currently deployed for World Cup security, with handlers and dogs working 24/7 as trusted partners.

A 15-year-old accused of helping restrain a 12-year-old girl during a gang rape at a Miami community garden in June 2025 will remain detained ahead of trial. The judge ruled against releasing Xavier Tyson, citing his alleged role in holding the victim down while another teen raped her, despite defense arguments and testimonies about his character.

A 45-year-old Doral man, Stephen Erik Campos, was arrested for allegedly fleeing a Miami crash that critically injured an electric scooter rider. Police reported Campos struck the rider at a red light, fled the scene, and later returned after discussing damage with his wife. The rider sustained facial fractures and a brain contusion.

A woman was arrested in Miami for shoplifting, kicking a police officer, and possessing a cocaine pipe found during a jail booking search. She faces charges including retail theft, battery on a law enforcement officer, and cocaine-related offenses.

Edwin Lopez was sworn in as the new Miami Police Chief at the Adrienne Arsht Center. He replaces outgoing Chief Manny Morales and emphasized his commitment to leading from the front. Lopez previously led Doral Police and served with Miami-Dade Schools Police for 25 years.

A 72-year-old Miami man was arrested for allegedly killing a 65-year-old woman who was on a public sidewalk outside his home. The victim, Alisa Marie Toth, suffered a traumatic brain injury after falling backward and hitting her head, leading to her death. The man, Kohlhas, was charged with second-degree murder and is being held without bond.

Miami Police Department recovered a body from Biscayne Bay following a 911 call. The search is linked to 23-year-old Akin Liverpool, who was last seen on a charter boat in the area and is suspected to have fallen overboard. The body has not been officially identified, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The Miami Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate 23-year-old Akin Liverpool, who was last seen in the Brickell area on Saturday. Liverpool is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall with black hair and dark brown eyes, last seen wearing a black shirt and black swimming trunks. The case is being investigated by the MPD’s Special Victims Unit, and authorities have not yet disclosed additional details about his disappearance.

Jeyner Monzon, 22, faces charges of petit theft and burglary of unoccupied dwellings after stealing packages from up to eight homes in Miami. Police captured him on camera taking a package in April and are urging potential victims to contact authorities.

A 74-year-old Miami woman, Alfrada Barbara Garcia, was arrested after attempting to attack a neighbor with a wooden stool during a dispute over a misdelivered package. Police reported that Garcia claimed the neighbor took her package, but the neighbor returned it, stating it was delivered to the wrong address. Garcia was charged with attempted aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and is being held on a $5,000 bond.

A 22-year-old man, Jeyner Francisco Monzon, faces charges in seven additional package theft cases in Miami after being identified through Ring doorbell camera footage. Police arrested him on May 28 following an investigation into a theft reported on April 16, with victims coming forward about other incidents from March to May.

A two-vehicle crash near Miami’s Design District sent a Nissan into a home, hospitalizing a driver with a head injury. The incident occurred Tuesday night on Northwest 46th Street and Northwest 11th Avenue, with the cause under investigation.

A Miami Police Department sergeant and an Uber driver were hospitalized after a shooting near Miami’s Design District. The sergeant was injured in a car accident following the shooting, while the Uber driver was grazed by a bullet. Both are expected to recover.

Miami police are searching for 51-year-old Yolanda Fleming, who was last seen in the Model City area wearing a black-and-white striped dress and green scarf. The public is urged to contact authorities with any information about her whereabouts.

Gerald Foulds, a judge, cut his wife with a butter knife during an argument at their Miami home, leading to his arrest on a felony charge of aggravated battery. The incident occurred in the Shenandoah neighborhood, and Foulds was held at a correctional center on a $5,000 bond.

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.

A Miami woman's final moments are captured on bodycam footage after she charged at a police officer with a knife. The incident highlights a violent confrontation between a civilian and law enforcement.