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Watch: Florida Uber driver arrested in Port St. Lucie after pulling gun on Miami rapper
Port St. Lucie police arrested an Uber driver on one count of aggravated assault with a firearm after a dispute during an Uber ride with Miami rapper Bomb A** Krissy, whose real name is Krissy Celess. An arrest warrant was issued after a Hollywood Police Department investigation determined the Uber driver was Jennifer Benitez, 23, accused of pulling a firearm on Celess during a May 12 ride, according to the Hollywood Police Department arrest affidavit. "Benitez thought she would drive through Port St. Lucie without being detected after having felony warrants issued for her arrest," the Port St. Lucie Police Department posted on Facebook. "However, PSLPD received a hit alert that wanted felony offender Benitez was in the area." At the time of the incident and arrest, Benitez was driving a black Cadillac SUV, according to the Hollywood Police Department arrest affidavit and Port St. Lucie Police Department body camera footage. On May 13, Celess shared a video on Instagram showing the Uber driver in a verbal dispute with Celess and her friend. During the dispute, the driver pulls out and points a gun at Celess, who then exits the car with her friend before the driver leaves. Escobedo killers: Attorney General Pam Bondi vows to help State Attorney prosecute them Running late: Florida bride late for wedding stopped by police who say driver doing 105 mph in a 45 Celess was picked up by Benitez's Uber just after 10 p.m. May 10 in Miami on her way back to her home, according to the Hollywood Police Department arrest affidavit. When Celess told the driver her apartment complex would be on the left-hand side, the driver became agitated. When Celess questioned her behavior, the driver prompted the passengers to exit the vehicle just before the entrance of the apartment complex, according to the Broward County arrest affidavit. Benitez had called 911 before Celess did, informing the Hollywood Police Department that the passengers were refusing to exit the vehicle, and then hung up. Gianna Montesano is TCPalm's trending reporter. You can contact her at 772-409-1429, or follow her on Twitter @gonthescene. This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Uber driver charged with pulling gun on Miami rapper Krissy Celess
CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Person found dead on Tri-Rail tracks in Hollywood; service suspended both ways
A person was found dead Tuesday morning on the Tri-Rail tracks in Hollywood, prompting a police investigation and temporary suspension of train service in both directions. Hollywood Police said officers were called to the area of 3001 Hollywood Boulevard just before 9:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a deceased person on the tracks. According to a department spokesperson, the preliminary investigation suggests the person may have died by suicide. First responders from Station 31 initially issued a trauma alert, but the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The person's identity has not yet been released. Train service was halted while authorities responded to the scene and began their investigation. Hollywood Police say the case remains open.
NDTV
15-05-2025
- NDTV
Video Shows Uber Driver Pointing Gun At Passengers In Florida, Probe Ordered
A disturbing video has surfaced online, showing an Uber driver pulling a gun on a Miami rapper Krissy Celess, also known as Bomb Ass Krissy, and her friend after an altercation over directions. The incident began when Ms Celess allegedly told the driver which turn to take, prompting the driver to become aggressive. The situation escalated when, after Mr Celess commented on the driver's demeanour, the driver suddenly pulled out a gun and pointed it at Ms Celess and her friend in the backseat. The rapper shared footage of the terrifying encounter on Instagram."Get out of my vehicle now. You're no longer on the ride. Get out," the driver yells while calling 911. Ms Celess believes her comment about the driver's "crazy eyes" triggered the driver's aggressive reaction and led to her pulling out the gun. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bomb Ass Krissy (@krissycelessss) Krissy Celess and her friend are planning to sue Uber over the incident. "I would argue that the Uber driver was extremely aggressive, and the reaction of pulling a gun was extremely excessive. You know, emotions can sometimes spur out of control because of a simple disagreement, but those disagreements do not necessitate a firearm to be pointed at you," said attorney Carlos Dominguez, who is representing both passengers. In a response to the video, Uber responded: "This is concerning, and we're so sorry this happened." Notably, Uber's guidelines explicitly prohibit drivers from carrying firearms. Uber has now removed the driver from its platform and is cooperating with the investigation. The incident is being investigated by the Hollywood Police.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- CBS News
One dead, others hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in Hollywood
One person was killed and others were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening in Hollywood, according to police. The collision occurred around 5:40 p.m. at the intersection of Sheridan Street and North 40th Avenue. Responding officers from the Hollywood Police Department confirmed that at least one person died at the scene. The others injured were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital, though the extent of their injuries was not immediately disclosed. The Hollywood Police Department's Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit is leading the ongoing investigation into the fatal crash. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased or details about what caused the accident. As of Sunday night, the intersection remained shut down in all directions, police said.
