Miami Police Department

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.