Another arrest made in death of man found in burning car in Bicentennial Park

Johntavis McCoe, 26, second suspect linked to death of Darren Butler

NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A second arrest has been made in connection with the death of a man who was found inside a burning car in a North Lauderdale park.

Broward Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Johntavis McCoe on Tuesday in Miami. He faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of Darren Butler.

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Butler's body was found Nov. 14 after firefighters extinguished the flames of the burning car at Bicentennial Park.

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Broward Sheriff's Office deputies were called to a vehicle fire at Bicentennial Park in North Lauderdale about 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Rougiena Derviere, 18, was arrested earlier this week for her alleged involvement.

Deputies haven't said how Butler died.

McCoe was being held without bond in the main Broward County jail.