Miami-Dade Police Department

Couple Arrested After Pointing Guns at Local Daycare

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Two bodybuilders found themselves in hot water after allegedly brandishing rifles in a Florida strip mall parking lot, which also housed a daycare center. The Miami-Dade Police Department apprehended Estrella Maria Pereira, 50, and Miguel Ruiz, 57, on Monday afternoon. The duo faced charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and displaying a weapon on school property, according to official records. The incident came to light when a mother, who was there to pick up …

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9-Year-Old Locked in Room for Years, Had to Beg for Food

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A Miami-based mother has been apprehended by authorities on charges of allegedly confining her 9-year-old daughter within their home for several years, according to the Miami-Dade Police Department. The 42-year-old woman, Kelli McGriff-Williams, is accused of neglecting her child’s basic needs, including food and medical care, and depriving her of a proper education. The police report indicates that the child was primarily confined to a bedroom from 2017 to 2023. The young girl was reportedly …

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