Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center
Coverage of Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in the Nexus archive.
- Man arrested in deadly northwest Miami-Dade shooting sparked by ongoing dispute, MDSO says
William Serrano Domenech was arrested in northwest Miami-Dade following a deadly shooting that investigators determined stemmed from an ongoing dispute regarding jealousy over a relationship. The arrest report details how Serrano Domenech shot the victim near Northwest 38th Street after a verbal confrontation. He was later charged with second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by deputies.
- Woman accused of beating boyfriend’s young son now faces additional charges related to second boy
A 22-year-old woman named Sarahi Azucena Gonzalez was initially arrested for allegedly beating her boyfriend’s 5-year-old son, who suffered various injuries at Baptist Health Homestead Hospital. She now faces additional charges after authorities revealed she ordered the boy's 12-year-old cousin to beat him with a belt.
- Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot
A confrontation over a lobster diving spot off Florida allegedly escalated when Michael Joseph Simpson was accused of intentionally shutting off an 18-year-old diver's air supply, leading to attempted murder charges. The incident occurred near Fisher Island during the annual mini season. Simpson later voluntarily surrendered and strongly denied the allegations in a statement.
- After jail beating, accused killer Neha Gupta seeks separation from fellow murder suspect Daisy Link
Neha Gupta, accused of killing her daughter, seeks separation from Daisy Link, who is accused of attacking her in jail. Both women are high-profile murder suspects in South Florida, with Link also involved in a prison pregnancy scheme.
- North Miami man accused of luring teen with marijuana before sexual battery attempt
A 26-year-old North Miami man, Tyre Dontrell Hudson, was arrested for allegedly luring a 15-year-old boy with marijuana and attempting sexual battery in a school bathroom. A witness intervened and helped detain Hudson until police arrived.
- Undercover detectives accuse woman of performing cosmetic injections without a license in Miami
A 59-year-old woman was arrested in Miami for allegedly performing cosmetic injections without a license. Undercover detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office conducted an operation after receiving an anonymous complaint, leading to her arrest and a third-degree felony charge. She also faces a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold.
- Lincoln Marti daycare teacher accused of grabbing 2-year-old by neck, shaking him
A teacher at a Lincoln Marti daycare in Miami-Dade was arrested for allegedly grabbing a 2-year-old by the neck and shaking him, causing injuries. The incident occurred during a classroom reprimand, and the teacher was charged with child abuse without great bodily harm. The facility has faced prior allegations of abuse and inadequate staffing.
- Man accused of recklessly driving unregistered school bus in southwest Miami-Dade, deputies say
Erick Anthony Moore, 23, was arrested in southwest Miami-Dade for driving an unregistered school bus without a commercial driver’s license. Deputies found Moore with a suspended license, no commercial license, and an active fugitive warrant. He was charged with multiple offenses and remains in custody at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
- Homeless woman accused of attempted murder after beating near North Miami Beach
A homeless woman was accused of attempted murder after allegedly beating a homeless man with a stick about 20 times near North Miami Beach, causing a skull fracture. The attacker, identified as Viola Sharonda Patterson, provided a false name initially but was later arrested and charged with second-degree attempted murder and giving a false name to law enforcement.
- Man carries victim to hospital after stabbing him in neck in Cutler Bay, deputies say
Michael Artidiello, 35, stabbed a homeless man in the neck after an argument with his wife in Cutler Bay. The suspect then carried the victim to the hospital before being arrested on charges of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm. The victim remains in critical condition.
- Deputies arrest 18-year-old driver over ‘doing donuts’ at Miami Lakes street takeover
An 18-year-old driver, Shawn Nunn, was arrested in Miami Lakes for performing 'donuts' during a street takeover involving 40–50 cars and 70–80 spectators. Nunn faced two counts of drag racing and coordinated street takeovers, with a $5,000 bond set for his case.
- ‘I hate them’: Woman accused of attacking Jewish man in North Miami Beach Target
A woman attacked a Jewish man wearing a yarmulke at a North Miami Beach Target Starbucks, using a cellphone and metal chair, motivated by hatred. She was arrested and charged with aggravated battery, assault with a deadly weapon, and disorderly conduct.
- Man accused of fleeing crash that left woman critically injured in Miami-Dade
Tomas Raymundo Brito was arrested after allegedly crashing into a woman in Miami-Dade, leaving her trapped under his truck, and fleeing the scene. He admitted to consuming alcohol before the crash, driving without a Florida license, and being in the U.S. without legal status. The woman remains on life support following the incident.
- Texas man accused of shoving bartender at Bayside bonds out; victim says she suffered concussion, broken tooth
A Texas tourist was accused of shoving a bartender at a Miami Hard Rock Cafe, causing her a concussion and broken tooth. Daniel Ramirez, 47, posted a $2,500 bond after being arrested on a felony battery charge.
- 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.
- Woman accused of operating unlicensed post-surgery recovery home out of residence
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.
- Pair accused of stealing more than $27K worth of luggage at MIA
Two men, David Williams and Alexander Oscar, were arrested for allegedly stealing over $27,000 worth of luggage from Miami International Airport baggage carousels in April. Surveillance video showed them removing luggage from multiple carousels and leaving with it in waiting vehicles. Williams has a prior arrest for armed robbery, and both are currently held at a correctional center with set bond amounts.
- 7News source: Texas man seen shoving bartender at Bayside arrested; victim says she suffered concussion, broken tooth
A Texas man, Daniel Ramirez, was arrested for allegedly shoving a bartender at the Hard Rock Cafe in Bayside Marketplace, resulting in her concussion and broken tooth. The victim reported the incident involved two shoves and subsequent injuries, expressing concern about normalized violence against women.
- Miami police release surveillance video after arrest in Bay of Pigs Monument vandalism case
Miami police released surveillance video showing Jean Carlo Rojas allegedly vandalizing the Bay of Pigs Monument in Little Havana. Rojas, a 27-year-old construction worker and homeless individual, was arrested for felony criminal mischief after damaging the monument's missile portion, which had previously been repaired. He is being held on a $2,500 bond and is already out on bond for a separate felony case involving battery and resisting an officer.
- Man accused of peeing outside Doral bank ends up in struggle with officer, police say
A 40-year-old man was arrested in Doral after allegedly urinating in public outside a bank, fleeing into traffic, and resisting arrest during a confrontation with police. The suspect, Alex Rodriguez, struggled with an officer on the roadway, and the driver of his Dodge Charger, Alexander Royero, fled but was later arrested.
- Policía: Hombre enfrenta cargo grave por vandalizar monumento de Bahía de Cochinos
Jean Carlo Rojas, a 27-year-old construction worker and homeless individual, was arrested by Miami Police for allegedly vandalizing the Bahía de Cochinos Monument in Little Havana. The damage to the city-owned monument, specifically 'el misil gris,' will cost $1,000 to repair, and Rojas faces a felony charge for criminal damage to a historical site. He remains detained with bail pending after being taken into custody while in the area following surveillance review.
- Man faces felony for vandalizing Bay of Pigs monument, police say
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.
- ‘Yeah, that’s me,’ man with long arrest record allegedly says after cop showed him Miami-Dade crime video
A 35-year-old man with nearly 20 arrests in Miami-Dade County was arrested for burglary after allegedly admitting to breaking into a Cuban restaurant. He was taken into custody following a police video showing him committing the crime and faces charges including armed burglary and grand theft.
- North Miami police accuse Home Depot employee of fraud, grand theft
A Home Depot employee in North Miami, Marvin Colin, 28, is charged with grand theft and organized fraud after allegedly processing unauthorized refunds totaling $5,133.52 between June 6 and July 16. He is being held on a $5,000 bond at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
- ‘Who wants to die today?’: Man pulls knife on fellow bus rider who told him to ‘shut up,’ cops say
A 40-year-old man, Demetrius Jerrell Byrd, was arrested in Miami Beach after allegedly pulling a knife on a fellow bus rider who told him to 'shut up' during a disturbance on a Miami-Dade Transit bus. Police reported Byrd threatened passengers with a silver multi-tool blade and asked, 'Who wants to die today?' before being subdued and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- Man accuses his brothers of violent armed kidnapping in Miami-Dade, records show
Jaden and Gian Zabala were arrested in Miami-Dade County after their brother accused them of a violent kidnapping involving an AK-47-style rifle and physical assault. The victim claimed he was ambushed, pistol-whipped, and taken to a North Miami Beach home, where the group demanded entry to search for an item. Both brothers face multiple charges including kidnapping with a weapon, aggravated battery, and armed robbery.
- Thirsty balcony burglar hits Miami Beach hotel rooms, manages to only steal apple juice, cops say
A man scaled a Miami Beach hotel and attempted to burglarize four rooms through balconies, stealing only two apple juice containers before being arrested. Patrick Lee Bryant, 37, was taken into custody after a foot chase and faces new burglary charges due to previous theft convictions and warrants.
- Las Vegas woman arrested after accused of stealing from man who allegedly invited her to his Miami apartment
A 35-year-old Las Vegas woman was arrested in Miami-Dade County after being accused of stealing over $80,000 from a man in 2024. Surveillance video showed her taking his phone and stealing cash and cryptocurrency from his apartment.
- VIDEO: Former pro tennis player damages rackets at Doral store, threatens employees, cops say
Nicolas Xiviller, a former professional tennis player, damaged rackets at a Doral tennis store, threatened employees with a racket, and was arrested on charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He caused approximately $600 in damage and was held in a correctional center on a $5,900 bond.
- Coral Gables police arrest suspect linked to at least 10 occupied home burglaries, records show
Coral Gables police arrested Felix Gomez, a 38-year-old man, for allegedly committing 10 occupied home burglaries and multiple petit thefts. He was apprehended at a local motel and is being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center awaiting bond determination.
- Man known as ‘Big Baby’ pulls gun on, stabs disabled senior in West Perrine robbery: MDSO
A 72-year-old disabled man was robbed, stabbed, and assaulted by Thomas Isaac Dudley, known as 'Big Baby', in West Perrine. Dudley, who had a prior conviction and was recently released from prison, used a metal pipe to attack the victim, stealing $130 before fleeing. Authorities identified him through a photo and recovered the weapon, now holding him without bond.
- Police: Unemployed felon on probation for grand theft stole packages in Key Biscayne
A 32-year-old unemployed felon on probation for grand theft is accused of stealing $6,850 worth of packages from an apartment building in Key Biscayne by impersonating an authorized retriever. Raymond Delgado was arrested on June 18 after surveillance showed him tracking a UPS delivery truck and later faced three new charges, including burglary and grand theft.
- Man accused of masturbating in front of kids walking to school in Homestead
A 39-year-old man, Francois Levi, was arrested in Homestead after being accused of masturbating in front of two children walking to school. Police reports state he was charged with four counts related to lewd exhibition and indecent exposure. Levi was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center after his arrest at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School.
- Acusan a mujer de golpear a pasajera que le pidió mover su bolso para poder sentarse en autobús de Miami-Dade Transit
Una mujer de 29 años, Shawntrell Cortez Rose, enfrenta cargos por golpear a una pasajera de 65 años o más en un autobús de Miami-Dade Transit luego de que esta le pidiera mover su bolso de un asiento reservado para personas con discapacidad. La víctima afirmó que Rose la insultó verbalmente y la atacó físicamente, lo que quedó grabado en video. Rose fue arrestada y permanece detenida con una fianza de $3,500 USD.
- Woman strikes victim who asked her to move purse so she could sit down on Miami-Dade Transit bus, deputies say
A 29-year-old woman was charged with battery after striking a 65+ woman on a Miami-Dade Transit bus when the victim asked her to move a purse from a disabled persons seat. The attacker reportedly made a racially charged comment, physically assaulted the victim, and was later arrested. The incident was captured on CCTV footage.
- Hialeah woman feigns car trouble to lure bank customers into robbery ― but only got $8, cops say
A Hialeah woman pretended to need jumper cables to lure two bank customers into an armed robbery at a supermarket parking lot but only stole $8. The victims, who had deposited money instead of withdrawing, provided minimal cash, and the suspect was already out on bond for felony drug charges at the time.
- Miami-Dade deputies: Woman confesses to 2024 Valentine’s Day murder with alcohol and fire
A 62-year-old woman in Miami-Dade County confessed to fatally burning a roommate/partner during a 2024 Valentine’s Day incident. Shannon Stork was charged with second-degree murder, arson causing great bodily harm, and possession of a controlled substance after the victim died from burn injuries on March 18, 2024.
- Teachers who once dated and share child arrested after classroom argument spiraled into violence: police
Two former teachers and parents of a child were arrested after a violent confrontation at their Miami school. A classroom meeting escalated into a physical altercation involving punches and pepper spray, resulting in domestic violence battery charges against both.
- Miami Beach police: Video shows crime against 13-year-old girl in South Beach
A 38-year-old man was arrested after surveillance video showed him forcibly kissing a 13-year-old girl in South Beach. He was charged with lewd or lascivious conduct on a child under 16 and set a $7,500 bond.
- Man turns himself in after multiple vehicle burglaries reported in Miami-Dade, deputies say
A man turned himself in to Miami-Dade authorities after being linked to a series of vehicle burglaries, including one where he stole $14,000 from a car. Surveillance video captured him attempting to burglarize vehicles at two residences, and he faces multiple charges including burglary and grand theft.