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Man who got away from Homestead police arrested at home in Miami-Dade: Police

A man who had gotten away from police officers in July after a woman accused him of kidnapping was arrested and appeared in court on Friday in Miami-Dade County.

Deputies arrest 20-year-old gunman and 2 co-conspirators after 16-year-old boy shot in Leisure City

A 16-year-old boy remained hospitalized after a shooting that critically injured him and resulted in deputies arresting two men and a woman on Friday in Miami-Dade County, deputies said.

Damaged pipe affects Miami-Dade mobile home park community

Mobile home park residents reported their water service stopped early Thursday morning in southern Miami-Dade County.

Miami-Dade women accused of abusing ‘intellectually disabled’ relative

Deputies arrested two southwest Miami-Dade women on felony charges Wednesday after accusing them of abusing an “intellectually disabled” relative in a dispute over mail.

Woman accused of befriending disabled Miami-Dade man, stealing his home

An investigation that began nearly five years ago led to the arrest of a woman on grand theft, fraud and exploitation charges after authorities said she befriended an intellectually disabled Miami-Dade man, acted as his caregiver and then stole — and later sold — his home.

Homestead police officer finds 2 boys walking along street barefoot, alone, scared

A man and a woman are facing charges in Miami-Dade County after a Homestead police officer found a 2-year-old boy and his 5-year-old brother walking alone and barefoot in the street.

Man tries to gun down ex, her new boyfriend, but ends up only one shot, Miami-Dade police say

A southwest Miami-Dade man is facing five felony charges, including two counts of attempted murder, after police said he opened fire on his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

Police: Man rides stolen orange sports motorbike during pursuit in Miami-Dade

Ezequiel Brown tried to flee from police in southern Miami-Dade County while riding an orange sports motorbike, according to an arrest report released on Tuesday.

Woman arrested after police officers find boy alone in Miami-Dade street

Police officers arrested a 43-year-old woman after an 11-year-old boy turned up alone in deep south Miami-Dade County.

Man grabbed 17-year-old from street, raped her in his home, Miami-Dade police say

Police arrested a 43-year-old southwest Miami-Dade man Wednesday after they said he grabbed and raped a 17-year-old girl who was walking down the street near his home.

Leisure City caregiver charged with manslaughter in 80-year-old’s death

Police said they arrested a caregiver in southwest Miami-Dade’s Leisure City area on a manslaughter charge Sunday after he told officers his attempt to restrain an 80-year-old man turned deadly.

Family of teen shot in southwest Miami-Dade makes public plea for information

The family of a 15-year-old Miami-Dade boy who was critically injured in a shooting Thursday night is pleading with the public to come forward with information.

Ferrari driver hurt in 5-car crash on Turnpike north of Homestead

A multi-vehicle crash blocked three northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike north of Homestead Wednesday afternoon.

Miami-Dade man claimed falling dresser killed son, but police say it was murder

A southwest Miami-Dade man faced a murder charge Tuesday after police said his story about why his son died back in November didn’t add up.

Woman, 36, accused of sexually assaulting boy in southwest Miami-Dade

Police arrested a southwest Miami-Dade woman Monday after accusing her of sexually assaulting a boy between the ages of 12 and 16 in late November.

Man dies during shootout outside home in Miami-Dade’s Leisure City

Detectives are investigating a man’s murder early Friday morning in Miami-Dade County’s Leisure City area, north of Homestead.

2 injured during shooting at strip club in Miami-Dade

Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at a strip club just north of Homestead.