Crime & Public Safety
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 · Little Haiti
Police Probe Illegal Dumping Cases in Little Haiti, Little Havana
Miami detectives are investigating four recent illegal dumping incidents in Little Haiti and Little Havana, urging residents to come forward with tips. The cases come amid heightened regional efforts to combat trash dumping in industrial and residential areas. Officials warn that dumping on public or private property is a crime punishable by fines and potential arrest.
Police Search for Missing 70-Year-Old Woman from Little Haiti
Miami Police are asking for the public's help to find a 70-year-old woman reported missing from Little Haiti's vibrant neighborhood. Gladys Simeon was last seen in the area, prompting an urgent alert from authorities. Residents near key landmarks like the Caribbean Marketplace are urged to stay vigilant amid rising public safety concerns.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Suspect Arrested in Deadly Triple Shooting at Little Haiti Karnival
A 22-year-old North Miami Beach man faces second-degree murder charges after a fatal shooting at the Taste of Miami Karnival in Little Haiti. Kitchner Cyrille, 23, was killed near Northeast 2nd Avenue and 62nd Street, with his cousin and a woman wounded. The arrest follows surveillance video evidence, amid rising public safety concerns in Miami-Dade.
Tuesday, April 14, 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.
Tuesday, April 14, 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.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026