Miami Springs Police Department
Coverage of Miami Springs Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Video shows man beating, kidnapping girlfriend in Miami Springs, police say
A video released by Miami Springs police shows Andre Christian Lopez, 31, allegedly beating and kidnapping his girlfriend before she escaped. Lopez was arrested after a deputy located him in West Little River and admitted to the assault, calling it a 'regular occurrence.' He faces charges of kidnapping and battery and is being held without bond.
- Matthew Castillo sworn in as new Doral Police chief, promises to improve public safety
Matthew Castillo was sworn in as the new Doral Police chief, succeeding Edwin Lopez, who became the City of Miami police chief. Castillo emphasized improving public safety and community engagement.
- Video shows South Florida Uber driver carjacked by woman wielding his Yeti bottle, cops say
A woman in Miami Springs attacked an Uber driver with his Yeti water bottle and carjacked his Kia EV9, according to authorities. Natasha Ethel Bagley, 49, was arrested the following day and is now jailed without bond. Police noted her criminal history includes a 2023 Burger King attack over free fries.
- Woman who once beat Burger King manager over fries now accused of Miami Springs Uber carjacking
Natasha Ethel Bagley, a 49-year-old woman with a criminal history, is accused of carjacking a rideshare driver in Miami Springs using his Yeti water bottle as a weapon. She previously pleaded guilty to assaulting a Burger King manager over free fries.
- Miami Springs Police chief leaves hometown department for top job at Doral PD
Matthew Castillo, who served as police chief in Miami Springs since 2025, is leaving for a new role as Chief of Police in Doral, starting June 15. He joined Miami Springs PD in 2009, expanded its use of surveillance technology and community policing initiatives, and achieved reductions in property crime during his tenure.
- Doral to swear in new police chief on June 17
Matthew Castillo will become the new police chief of Doral on June 15, replacing Edwin Lopez. A formal swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for June 17. Doral Mayor Christi Fraga and City Manager Zeida Sardiñas praised Castillo's approach to policing and community engagement.
- Miami Springs top cop Matthew Castillo appointed as Doral's chief of police
Miami Springs Chief of Police Matthew Castillo has been appointed as Doral's next chief of police, replacing Edwin Lopez who is becoming Miami's police chief. Castillo will assume his role on June 15, with a swearing-in ceremony on June 17. He has over a decade of law enforcement experience and is a graduate of Florida International University and the FBI National Academy.