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CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Search for missing wife leads to arrest of Miami Fire captain, MDSO says
A Miami Fire Rescue captain was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly becoming irate during a missing persons investigation and throwing a case card at a responding deputy, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. Maximo Vasquez Jr., 42, faces four misdemeanor charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer or firefighter, misuse of the 911 system, disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence, according to the report. Incident began with missing person call The report states that deputies were dispatched at 3:42 a.m. Monday in response to a missing person call. Upon arrival, deputies encountered Vasquez, who was reportedly "visibly irate and shouting" over the disappearance of his wife. A deputy told Vasquez that a report would be generated and presented him with a Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office case card. Vasquez allegedly became more agitated and threw the card at the deputy, according to the report. He was taken into custody at the scene. Repeated 911 calls cited in report Prior to the arrest, Vasquez had called 911 twice during the night, the report states. On both occasions, deputies said he demeaned them and demanded they locate his wife. Following his arrest, Vasquez was booked at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Miami Fire Rescue responds In a statement, Miami Fire Rescue confirmed the arrest and said the department is aware of the incident involving a 15-year veteran firefighter. "At this time, we have not been in contact with the individual," the statement read. "Once contact is established, the department will initiate a thorough internal investigation in accordance with our policies and procedures."
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police officer shot driver outside music festival in Miami's Bayfront Park: officials
A police officer shot a man who was driving a car outside a popular music festival Sunday in downtown Miami, according to officials. The 21-year-old man was taken to Ryder Trauma Center with multiple gunshot wounds, Miami Fire Rescue said. The shooting occurred shortly after 7:15 p.m. near Bayfront Park, where the Best of the Best Music Fest, a Caribbean music festival, was taking place after a two-year hiatus. It unfolded just after the car hit the officer near Northeast 2nd Street and Biscayne Boulevard, according to Miami Police. The cop was directing traffic and was one of about 50 law enforcement officers assigned to the festival, which attracted up to 12,000 festivalgoers. The officer who was struck sustained minor injuries and was treated at Jackson Memorial Hospital, according to police and Miami Herald news partner CBS News Miami. It is unclear if the driver intentionally rammed into the officer or if he will face any charges. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the shooting. Video posted to social media by Only in Dade shows festivalgoers running in a frenzy — and police restraining a person with blood on their shirt. The footage also shows someone on a gurney being loaded into an ambulance. Attendees of the festival told the Miami Herald they heard the shooting at the entrance — where the festivalgoers were screened for weapons. The gunshots caused a stampede at gate. Staff at the venue instructed people to get down, but the commotion led to some losing their items and suffering minor injuries. In a statement, festival organizers said the shooting occurred 'in the vicinity' but had 'no connection to Best of the Best Music Fest.' 'The individual involved was not a patron of our event, and the occurrence did not happen on festival grounds,' the statement said. READ MORE: Miami's Best of the Best marks the return of dancehall as Jamaican artists get U.S. visas The shooting did not disrupt the concert, which continued Sunday night with large crowds of people gathered to enjoy the music. 'For 19 years, Best of the Best has proudly remained incident-free, a testament to our commitment to safety and our ongoing partnership with the City of Miami and law enforcement,' the festival organizers said. 'We are grateful for the unwavering support from the City and our community of fans who help us uphold a safe, family-friendly environment.' Miami Herald staff writer Jacqueline Charles contributed to this report.
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Miami Herald
26-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Man shot several times during music festival in Miami's Bayfront Park: officials
A man was hospitalized after gunshots rang out during a popular music festival in downtown Miami, fire rescue said Sunday night. The 21-year-old man was taken to Ryder Trauma Center with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Miami Fire Rescue. The shooting occurred at Bayfront Park, where the Best of the Best Music Fest, a Caribbean music festival, was taking place after a two-year hiatus. Video posted to social media by Only in Dade shows festivalgoers running in a frenzy — and police restraining a person with blood on their shirt. The footage also shows someone on a gurney being loaded into an ambulance. The page's post is captioned: 'Officer involved shooting at best of the best festival at bay front park.' It is unclear who fired the shots — or if anyone is in custody in relation to the gunfire. The Miami Herald reached out to Miami Police and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office for more information. This report will be updated as more information becomes available
CBS News
26-05-2025
- CBS News
Shooting at Miami's Bayfront Park during music festival sends man to hospital, authorities say
A 21-year-old man was hospitalized after a shooting disrupted the Best of the Best Music Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami on Sunday, officials said. Video posted by Only in Dade showed the moments after the apparent gunfire: crowds of festivalgoers running in panic, some glancing over their shoulders as they fled. Emergency crews are later seen loading someone into an ambulance as the scene unfolds under flashing lights. According to Miami Fire Rescue, the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to Ryder Trauma Center in serious but stable condition. Authorities have not released details on what led to the shooting or whether anyone is in custody. The investigation remains ongoing. The Best of the Best Music Fest is North America's premier Caribbean music festival, celebrating the vibrant rhythms and rich heritage of the Caribbean. Known for world-class entertainment and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, the festival invites guests of all ages to enjoy an unforgettable cultural experience.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Seasoned defense attorney dies after medical emergency in Miami federal court: report
A veteran South Florida attorney died after suffering a medical crisis while waiting in a federal courtroom Friday morning, a report says. Around 10:40 a.m., Miami Fire Rescue rushed to a medical call at the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. U.S. Courthouse, MFR Lt. Pete Sanchez said. A man was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital suffering a medical emergency. According to a blog that covers South Florida's federal court system, the man was Paul Donnelly, who was awaiting a sentencing hearing before District Judge Jacqueline Becerra. U.S. Marshals Service agents and co-counsel were aiding him during his medical crisis before Miami Fire Rescue arrived. Donnelly, whose law career spanned more than 30 years, was 57. 'What an absolute tragedy,' the post read. 'Paul Donnelly, a really good guy and great lawyer, died this morning. ... He died pursuing justice.' Recently, Donnelly represented the first defendant to plead guilty in the murder-for-hire case involving big-time Miami-Dade developer Sergio Pino, who killed himself on July 16 before being charged for allegedly directing a plot to murder his 55-year-old wife, Tatiana. READ MORE: Two men hired in Pino's murder-for-hire plot plead guilty — the first to admit to the crime On the federal court blog, several of Donnelly's friends and colleagues shared their condolences. Senior Judge Robert N. Scola Jr. spoke to the Miami Herald and remembered Donnelly as a hard-working, caring attorney. When Scola became a judge in the mid-1990s, Donnelly was one of the first assistant public defenders assigned to his courtroom — and quickly became an attorney he respected, Scola said. 'He was a great young lawyer. He fought hard for his clients, but was a gentleman,' said Scola, who remarked that the news of Donnelly's passing was shocking. 'It is such a shame that someone that young was taken from us.' Attorney Eddie Pereira remembered Donnelly as 'one of the nicest and funniest attorneys I have ever had the pleasure to work with and call my friend,' he wrote on the blog. The pair worked together on Pereira's first federal trial, which happened to be before Scola. 'Paul made all of us laugh at every sidebar, including Judge Scola,' Pereira wrote in recalling the trial. 'I will miss him very much.' Attorney Christian Dunham also wrote on the blog, 'Donnelly was really smart, an excellent trial lawyer, funny as hell and was always willing to take younger lawyers under his wing.' 'He loved our work, he loved to talk basketball and he loved to talk all things Boston!!! Rest in Peace to the big guy from Fall River,' Dunham continued.
