Crime & Public Safety
Friday, April 10, 2026 · Allapattah
Allapattah-Area Roads Risky Amid DUI Deputy Crash in Broward
A South Florida woman was arrested after allegedly striking a Broward Sheriff's deputy while driving with a blood-alcohol level nearly twice the legal limit in Lauderdale Lakes. The incident underscores ongoing public safety concerns as wildfires degrade air quality and youth violence spikes statewide. Allapattah drivers are urged to stay vigilant near NW 12th Ave interchanges with Broward.
Allapattah Gunman on House Arrest After Restaurant Shooting
Francisco Alexis de Leon, 36, remains on house arrest following an October shooting at Republica Food & Lounge in Allapattah. Miami police identified him using facial recognition after he argued with a victim and opened fire. His next court hearing was set for May 7.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Two Miami Officers Shot in Allapattah Standoff; Suspect Killed
A male sergeant and female officer were hospitalized with gunshot wounds to the ankle and knee following an hours-long barricaded suspect standoff in Allapattah Tuesday. Both officers are expected to recover after surgery, while the suspect was killed during the incident.
Friday, April 10, 2026
One Dead, One Injured in Allapattah Midday Shooting
One man died at the scene and another was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting near Northwest 17th Avenue and 54th Street on Saturday. Miami police have a person in custody, though charges remain unclear. The incident adds to a rash of recent violence in the neighborhood.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Brother of Allapattah Gunman Arrested After Deadly Standoff
The brother of Mason Triana, killed after shooting two Miami police officers in Allapattah, faces multiple felony charges including evidence tampering and possession of armor-piercing ammo. Alan Henry Triana, 38, was arrested Thursday evening following searches at his NW 27th Avenue body shop and the standoff home. The incident has heightened concerns in a neighborhood already grappling with Florida's surging foreclosure crisis and public safety challenges.
Friday, April 10, 2026
2 MPD Officers Shot, Suspect Dead in Allapattah Standoff
Two Miami police officers were shot in the legs Thursday morning near NW 17th Avenue and 26th Street in Allapattah, sparking an hours-long SWAT standoff that ended with suspect Mason Triana dead inside a home. Both officers, a sergeant with 16 years and an officer with 17 years on the force, underwent surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center and remain stable. The incident followed a ShotSpotter alert and possible domestic dispute, closing streets and prompting shelter-in-place orders for residents.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Brother Charged After Fatal Allapattah Police Standoff Thursday
Alan Henry Triana, 38, was arrested and charged Friday in connection with Thursday morning's violent encounter in Allapattah that left his brother dead and two Miami police officers injured. The incident near Northwest 15th Avenue and 26th Street involved an hours-long barricade and the discovery of multiple weapons, including armor-piercing ammunition.
Friday, April 10, 2026
One Dead, One Injured in Allapattah Shooting Near NW 17th Ave
A shooting near Northwest 17th Avenue and 54th Street in Allapattah left one man dead and another critically injured late Friday night. Miami Police are investigating as one victim reportedly crashed multiple vehicles while fleeing with a gunshot wound. The incident adds to rising public safety concerns amid a statewide surge in foreclosures and crime.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Attempted murder suspect de Leon faces trial in Allapattah restaurant shooting
Francisco Alexis de Leon, 36, of Miramar is scheduled for trial proceedings following the October 2025 shooting at Republica Food & Lounge on NW 36th Street. Police say de Leon opened fire after an argument with the victim, striking him before the weapon malfunctioned during a second attempt.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Atlanta Man Nabbed After Torching Sanford Temple, Wild Multi-County Chase
A 51-year-old Atlanta man faces felony arson charges after allegedly setting fire to a Sanford Buddhist temple, sparking a high-speed chase across Central Florida highways. Singhasouk Danny Phanouvong led police on a 115 mph pursuit through Volusia and Flagler counties before troopers stopped him with a PIT maneuver. The late-night incident shocked the tight-knit temple community in Seminole County.
Friday, April 10, 2026
Broward Burglary Spree Ends in Arrests Tied to South American Theft Ring
Broward Sheriff's Office has busted a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston's gated Windmill Ranch Estates, linking suspects to a notorious South American theft group targeting wealthy enclaves nationwide. Authorities recovered tools of the trade and seized stolen goods worth millions, including a $500,000 jewelry heist. Homeowners in South Florida's suburbs are urged to bolster security amid the crackdown.
Friday, April 10, 2026