Opa-locka Police Department
Coverage of Opa-locka Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Suspect fires at officers during police pursuit; taken into custody in Opa-locka, police say
A suspect connected to a felony investigation was taken into custody in Opa-locka after allegedly firing a gun at officers during an active police pursuit that traveled from Miami Gardens. The chase ended near Northwest 107th Street and Northwest 17th Avenue, though a separate crash involving a Miami Gardens officer occurred elsewhere. Authorities have not released the suspect's identity or additional details about the underlying investigation.
- 14-year Miami Gardens Police veteran denies strangling woman following domestic violence arrest
A 14-year Miami Gardens Police veteran, Kolei Kulani McKinney Sr., denies charges of strangling a woman and threatening her with a gun during a July 17 domestic violence incident. The Miami Gardens Police Department placed him on administrative leave pending the criminal case, while his attorney claims the arrest affidavit omitted evidence of the alleged victim's prior harassment of McKinney.
- Miami Gardens cop arrested on domestic assault charge in Opa-locka, attorney says
A Miami Gardens police officer was arrested for domestic assault after allegedly threatening his girlfriend with a handgun, choking her, and attempting to dissuade her from cooperating with the investigation. The incident occurred during an argument in Opa-locka, and the officer was later taken into custody after voluntarily surrendering.
- Miami Gardens police officer arrested on domestic violence charges involving firearm, strangulation allegations
A Miami Gardens police officer was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly threatening his former girlfriend with a firearm during a dispute in Opa-locka, choking her, and attempting to dissuade her from cooperating with the investigation. He surrendered voluntarily and faces multiple charges including aggravated assault with a firearm and domestic battery.
- Opa-locka woman dies 4 days after driver struck her while walking with her dog
Agatha 'Aggie' Hunter, a 75-year-old woman from Opa-locka, died in hospital four days after being struck by a driver while walking with her dog on July 6. The incident occurred on Northwest 27th Avenue at Sesame Street, and the driver remained at the scene. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office investigated the crash.