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Washington Post
11-07-2025
- Washington Post
Boxer Gervonta 'Tank' Davis arrested in South Florida on misdemeanor domestic violence charge
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Professional boxer Gervonta 'Tank' Davis was arrested early Friday morning in South Florida on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Davis, 30, was picked up shortly after midnight near the popular Lincoln Road area of Miami Beach, officials said. The charge was connected to an incident that occurred last month in Doral, a residential city in western Miami-Dade, Miami Beach police spokesperson Christopher Bess said. Davis and his vehicle information had been added to a law enforcement database, and a license plate reader set up in Miami Beach flagged his car.
CBS News
14-06-2025
- CBS News
Miami Beach foot pursuit ends with suspect struck by police SUV, video shows
A surveillance video obtained by CBS News Miami shows a man being struck by a Miami Beach police SUV and tackled during an arrest Friday morning, following a reported disturbance near Collins Avenue. The video, recorded around 7 a.m. near 9th Street and Collins Avenue, shows Jeremy Stafford, 30, running from Miami Beach police. As he steps off the sidewalk into the street, he is struck by a marked police vehicle. The footage shows Stafford losing his balance from the impact and falling to the ground. He is then seen attempting to get up—his shorts falling down in the process—before being tackled to the ground by an officer. Additional officers are seen quickly joining in the arrest. Police say man was intoxicated and combative According to a statement from the Miami Beach Police Department, officers had responded to a violent disturbance near the 800 block of Collins Avenue and encountered Stafford, who they said appeared "highly intoxicated," displayed "aggressive behavior" and refused to follow commands. Police said that when officers attempted to arrest him, Stafford "assumed a combative stance and fled on foot." Authorities said a department-issued Taser was deployed but was ineffective. Stafford then ran into oncoming traffic and collided with the marked police SUV, according to the statement. Despite the impact, police said he continued to resist arrest until he was taken into custody. Facing multiple charges According to police records, Stafford was charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, resisting arrest without violence and consuming alcohol in public. Bond amounts range from $150 to $2,500, with one bond listed as "to be set." Police also confirmed that Stafford is a suspect in an ongoing sexual battery investigation.
CBS News
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Traffic crash with injuries shuts down eastbound lanes of MacArthur Causeway, Miami Beach police say
A crash with injuries shut down all eastbound lanes of the MacArthur Causeway Saturday afternoon, according to Miami Beach police. The Miami Beach Police Department said in a post on X at 4:26 p.m. that officers were on scene near Watson Island and urged drivers to seek alternate routes. Authorities have not released details about the number of vehicles involved or the extent of the injuries. Emergency crews remained at the scene, and the cause of the crash is under investigation. The MacArthur Causeway is a major route connecting downtown Miami to Miami Beach, and the closure is expected to impact traffic in the area. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
CBS News
10-03-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Miami Beach Police will utilize drones, real-time intelligence center during spring break
Miami Beach is anticipating a busy spring break season with thousands of people expected to visit. To help keep residents and visitors alike safe, police are going high tech. On Monday, Miami Beach Police unveiled their new Real Time Intelligence Center (RTIC) and launch of the Skydio's Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program. The department is the first agency in the state, one of only five departments nationwide, to implement Sykdio's DFR program. According to police, the center and drone program will allow them to monitor and respond to incidents in real-time, particularly during the high-impact spring break weekends. "Miami Beach is at the forefront of pioneering technology to revolutionize public safety," Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner said in a statement. "The Real Time Intelligence Center and Drone as a First Responder Program equip our police department with exceptional tools, ensuring swift and decisive action to protect our community." Police will be able to make data driven decisions The $2 million RTIC will serve as the central hub for the police department's advanced observation, analytics, detection, and intelligence operations. Multiple sources will be feeding data into the center in real time. According to police, the RTIC integrates approximately 850 cameras, providing over 1,600 views across Miami Beach. The center will also monitor 30 license plate readers, which will identify vehicles associated with criminal activity, and the RADII Marine Radar system which provides live monitoring of maritime activity. The intelligence center will also monitor for threats or public safety concerns on social media. "Our city is establishing a benchmark for law enforcement agencies throughout the nation; illustrating how technology can be effectively utilized to enhance public safety while ensuring transparency and accountability," Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne A. Jones said in a statement. Eyes in the sky The Miami Beach Police Department is the first agency in Miami-Dade County to receive a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Waiver, allowing for drone operations beyond the direct line of sight of an operator. The Skydio X10 drone is a cutting-edge quadcopter designed for law enforcement applications. Operated directly from the RTIC, these drones will give officers "real time situational awareness" to any public safety issue.
CBS News
25-02-2025
- CBS News
Driver in horrific MacArthur Causeway crash now charged with vehicular homicide
A driver who police said was responsible for the horrific crash on the MacArthur Causeway last week that sent a young woman to the hospital fighting for her life and another injured is facing a new charge. Nicholas Robinson, 24, was originally charged with DUI and reckless driving both resulting in serious bodily injury after he crashed into 18-year-old Gabriela Rios Flores' car in the early hours of Friday morning, according to the arrest report. On Tuesday, Miami Beach police said Flores had died Monday night from injuries sustained in the crash and charges against Robinson had been upgraded to include vehicular homicide. According to arrest documents, Robinson was driving a silver Polestar Model 2 that collided with Flores' Jeep Wrangler, which was disabled on the left side of westbound lanes of the MacArthur Causeway, just west of Terminal Isle. The crash Moments before the crash, a Miami Beach Police K-9 officer helped push Flores' Jeep out of the roadway and onto the shoulder to get out of the way of traffic. Once the officer made a U-turn on Bridge Road to head east, he saw a silver sedan—later revealed to be Robinson's Polestar—speeding west at an estimated 100 mph in a 40 mph zone, the arrest documents said. At that time, the officer saw Robinson lose control of his car and begin to swerve. Robinson's Polestar then struck a cement road divider and continued driving forward until it struck the back of Flores' Jeep. This caused her car to overturn another road divider and eject her from the vehicle. Another person in the Jeep was also injured in the crash. A Miami Beach Police sergeant, who was driving west on the causeway, raced to the crash scene and conducted a traffic stop and ordered Robinson to step out of the car. As he was being detained, Robinson spontaneously asked the sergeant "Why are you stopping me, it's my birthday and did you get the other car," appearing to be completely unaware that he had just caused a serious car crash, the arrest documents said. When a Miami Beach Police detective arrived at the crash site, he noted that exhibited "possible signs of impairment," according to the arrest report. Robinson reportedly told the detective that he was out celebrating his birthday at a lounge. According to the arrest documents, Robinson had slurred speech and an odor of an alcoholic beverage, prompting the detective to ask him to take a blood test; however, Robinson refused. Due to the circumstances surrounding the crash, detectives requested Miami Beach Fire Rescue to draw Robinson's blood while on the scene once a search warrant was obtained. He was then taken to the Miami Beach Police Station for processing.
