Man described in suit as Diddy’s ‘mule’ arrested at Opa-locka airport
A man described in a recent federal lawsuit as a “mule” for Diddy was arrested Monday at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport while federal agents raided the music mogul’s Miami Beach and Los Angeles properties as part of what sources said is a sex trafficking probe.
Parents jailed after newborn hospitalized with skull, ankle fractures, Opa-locka police say
Less than two weeks after she was born, two South Florida parents took their baby girl to the hospital with a bruised right ankle, but an X-ray turned up more troubling injuries indicating “severe physical abuse,” according to investigators.
Stolen car with owner’s Apple AirTag helps detectives find Miami-Dade chop shop, records show
Aerial views of a residential property in Miami-Dade County show a yard in shambles. The satellite view on county property records shows about half a dozen parked vehicles. Google Map’s satellite view shows about a dozen vehicles — some without a hood.
Questions remain after Highway Patrol trooper accidentally pulls PIT maneuver on Opa-locka police captain
A spinning, crashing end to a police chase was caught on camera after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, used the precision immobilization technique – better known as a PIT maneuver – on an Opa-locka police captain.
Opa-locka business owner faces attempted murder charge for shooting suspected burglar, cops say
An Opa-locka business owner took the law into his own hands when confronting a man he believed to be a burglary suspect Friday, leading officers to arrest him on an attempted murder charge, according to police.
Man accused of killing girlfriend, dumping body in Opa-locka canal
Amanda Collins was just 37 years old when she was killed in May 2022. Her body was discovered by police days later, partially nude and decomposing in an Opa-locka canal. More than a year later, Miami-Dade police have her accused killer — her then-boyfriend — back in South Florida, charged with her murder.
Police: Man attempts murder in Miami-Dade just about a week before probation ends
When Dominic “Nick” Jackson met with detectives on Monday in Opa-locka, and they took him to the Northside District Station, he was wearing the same sandals that he wore during a recent shooting that was captured on surveillance video, according to the police arrest report.
Police: Man jailed after Uber Eats driver carjacked in Opa-locka, vehicle set on fire
An Uber Eats driver who had just finished handing off an order found himself facing the barrel of a gun in Opa-locka last Friday. Now, police have arrested a man they say is partly responsible for robbing and carjacking him.
Opa-locka cop raped friend in Krispy Kreme parking lot, police say
An Opa-locka police officer is accused of sexually assaulting a woman who described him as her “best friend,” forcing her to have sex with him in the parking lot of a Miami-Dade donut shop while she was too drunk to consent, according to an arrest warrant.
Opa-locka murder remains under investigation
Opa-locka Interim Chief Michael Steel released a statement on Sunday announcing the arrest of 50-year-old Russell Tate who his officers considered a suspect in a fatal shooting, but Local 10 News has learned that Tate has since been released from custody after being questioned by detectives.
Opa-locka city manager directs chief to investigate if captain hurt sergeant during argument
Opa-locka is facing yet another scandal. A police captain is under investigation after he was accused of injuring a sergeant in front of a squad on Sept. 2. An alleged witness sent an anonymous e-mail to Local 10 News on Sept. 6 describing the alleged attack.