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Miami Police Union Sues Miami Police Department

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CJ Gimenez Battery Case Dropped

CJ Gimenez Battery Case Dropped

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"He Needs to Go": Civilian Panel Decries Miami Police Major's Alleged Use of N-Word

By Joshua Ceballos
Jul 26, 2022

A civilian watchdog seeks action against Miami police Maj. Umset Ramos, who was allegedly caught on tape uttering a racial slur
Ex-BSO Deputy Cleared in 2019 Rough Arrest of 15-Year-Old

By Alex DeLuca
Jul 26, 2022

A jury has cleared former Broward Sheriff's deputy Christopher Krickovich of all charges stemming from the violent takedown.
New Details Shed Light on Rumor That Miami Police Tried to "Kidnap" CJ Gimenez After De La Portilla Slap UPDATED

By Joshua Ceballos
Jul 22, 2022

In a new court filing, CJ Gimenez claims Miami police tried to take him from Coral Gables lockup.
Miami Police Department Recommends Firing Controversial Capt. Javier Ortiz

By Joshua Ceballos
Jul 15, 2022

MPD Capt. Javier Ortiz has been suspended for 22 of the past 30 months.
Going Once: City of Miami Auctions Off Piles of Weird Stuff

By Joshua Ceballos
Jul 7, 2022

If you happen to be in the market for two PS4s, a trumpet, or a boatload of girls' clothing, you may be in luck.
Activist Sues Gov. DeSantis for Surveilling Him, Barring Him from Press Conferences

By Joshua Ceballos
Jun 22, 2022

In a federal complaint, Thomas Kennedy alleges the government violated his civil rights.
Woman Struck by Rubber Bullet While Protesting Police Brutality Sues City of Fort Lauderdale

By Jenna Farhat
Jun 2, 2022

LaToya Ratlieff was struck by a rubber bullet during a protest following George Floyd's murder in June 2020.
Miami Beach 5-Year-Old Missing for Six Months Found Outside Atlanta

By Joshua Ceballos
May 25, 2022

Miami Beach police declined to issue an Amber Alert for the missing Black girl when she went missing in November.
Reader: "Police Who Break the Law Should Get Three Times the Max Penalty"

By Miami New Times staff
May 20, 2022

Menocal's victims were devastated at a punishment they believe didn't fit the crime. New Times readers didn't think too highly of it, either.
Miami Shores Homeowner: Police K-9 Killed My Bunny!

By Alex DeLuca
May 17, 2022

What began with a faulty home-security system ended with the death of a family's beloved rabbit.
How a Hialeah Ex-Cop Who Sexually Assaulted Multiple Women Avoided Felony Charges

By Izzy Kapnick
May 16, 2022

Jesus Menocal's alleged victims are "devastated" by a three-year sentence they believe doesn't fit his crimes.
Miami Police Union: Cops Accused of Excessive Force Had Been "Attacked"

By Alex DeLuca
May 10, 2022

The Miami police union defends two officers' actions in carrying out a rough arrest in Wynwood.
Aquaticat Update: Mermaid-Snooping Broward Deputy to Face Criminal Review

By Bob Norman
May 5, 2022

Wreck Bar burlesque performer Whitney Fair sued a Broward sheriff's lieutenant. The State Attorney's Office might want a piece of the action too.
Jackson Memorial Nurse Attacked by Miami Cop in 2018 Sues City

By Alex DeLuca
Apr 28, 2022

James Nicholson wants to hold the City of Miami, the Miami police department, and a former officer liable after his 2018 attack.
How to Legally Have Your Cannabis Wedding Cake in Florida, and Eat It Too

By Joshua Ceballos
Apr 27, 2022

South Florida marijuana attorney on how to throw a cannabis-spiked wedding in Florida.
Attorneys Say Antwon Cooper Was Unarmed When Miami Cop Killed Him "Execution-Style"

By Alex DeLuca
Apr 26, 2022

The family of Antwon Cooper wants justice after a traffic stop by Miami police turned deadly.
Wreck Bar Mermaid Sues Broward Sheriff's Office for Invasion of Privacy

By Bob Norman
Apr 20, 2022

What started as a dispute between two "Aquaticats" at Fort Lauderdale's Wreck Bar is now an invasion of privacy suit against the Broward County Sheriff and one of his officers.
WATCH: Five Miami-Dade Rough Police Arrests Brought to Light in the Past Year

By Alex DeLuca
Mar 28, 2022

In the Magic City, cases of police brutality have achieved national renown.
Five Wild Incidents Before Miami Beach Declared a State of Emergency

By Joshua Ceballos
Mar 23, 2022

Miami Beach declared a state of emergency this week, but the seaside municipality is no stranger to spring break madness.
Even With Art Acevedo Gone, Reinstated Miami Cop Power Couple Seeks Retribution for Their Firing

By Joshua Ceballos
Mar 22, 2022

Ronald Papier filed a complaint against two investigators who found that he and his wife, Nerly Papier, committed misconduct in 2021.