Press Release

May 16, 2026 — Media Contact: Det. Joseph R. Peguero Rivera, [email protected] / 305-471-1900

On Saturday May 16, 2026, at approximately 3:42 a.m., deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) took the listed subject into custody.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the subject was wanted in connection with the theft of a vehicle and personal belongings belonging to a U.S. serviceman from Aurora, who is currently deployed overseas and had hired the subject to care for his dog while away. During the investigation, the dog was found deceased inside the stolen vehicle.

The subject’s last known address was in the Village of Palmetto Bay, Florida.

Deputies initially responded to the residence to assist Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.