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3 Miami men accused in $1 million eyewear theft ring arrested in Tennessee

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1 year ago

January 31, 2025

3 Miami men accused in million eyewear theft ring arrested in Tennessee

Three Miami men are facing charges in connection with a multi-state theft ring involving more than $1 million worth of eyewear that was stolen from Sunglass Hut stores, officials said.

Alexander Trujillo Gomez, 48, Xavier Perez, 52, and Lazaro Salazar Hechavarria, 28, were arrested in Tennessee on charges including burglary, theft of property valued at $250,000 and over, and vandalism, Murfreesboro Police officials said.

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Alexander Trujillo Gomez, Xavier Perez, Lazaro Salazar Hechavarria

Police said the three burglarized a Sunglass Hut on Sunday, stealing nearly $285,000 worth of products and $2,000 in cash.

They’re also accused of similar burglaries at Sunglass Huts in Hendersonville, Tennessee and in Gaffney and Beaufort in South Carolina, authorities said.

Police said they tracked the trio down after learning they’d rented a Chrysler Pacifica minivan in Miami that was used in the heists.

The minivan was spotted on Wednesday, when the trio tried to ship three boxes of stolen sunglasses to Miami but were refused service when they wouldn’t open the boxes to show what was inside, police said.

A license plate reader later found the minivan after the suspects had successfully paid to ship the stolen goods to Florida at a UPS store, where they were taken into custody and the shipment was intercepted, police said.

The three men were booked into a local jail, where they were each being held on a $1 million bond, officials said.

The case remains under investigation and the trio could face more charges in the other thefts in Tennessee and South Carolina, officials said.

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Deputies searching for 2 men accused of shooting man during attempted robbery in SW Miami-Dade

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9 hours ago

May 31, 2026

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Deputies searching for 2 men accused of shooting man during attempted robbery in SW Miami-Dade

Two suspects accused in an overnight shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade remain on the loose, deputies said.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened on Saturday night in the area of Southwest 143rd Avenue and Southwest 260th Street.

Deputies said that a man was shot as he was trying to get away from two people who tried to rob him.

The man was taken to Baptist Hospital by a friend, but was then airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center in stable condition.

An investigation into the shooting remains active.

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Search underway for 89-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

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May 31, 2026

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Search underway for 89-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – Police seek the public’s help in their search for an elderly man who was reported missing from Southwest Miami-Dade.

According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Fausto De La Fuente was last seen in the 11800 block of Southwest 173rd Street on Saturday afternoon.

De La Fuente stands 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, and has brown eyes and brown and gray hair. He was last seen wearing a gray shirt and beige shorts at the time of his disappearance.

Investigators said De La Fuente meets the criteria for a missing endangered adult.

Officials urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to contact Deputy O. Tellez, at 305-715-3300 (Office), 305-715-3252 (Desk), email
u304578@mdso.com or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477)

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Live Updates from Florida Gators vs. Miami Hurricanes in Gainesville Regional

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May 30, 2026

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Live Updates from Florida Gators vs. Miami Hurricanes in Gainesville Regional

GAINESVILLE, Fla.– The Florida Gators, fresh off an 8-7 win over Rider on Friday, host Miami in the winners’ bracket of the Gainesville Region. Winner advances to Sunday with a chance to clinch a Super Regional appearance, while the loser faces Troy in an elimination game beforehand.

Florida Gators on SI is in attendance for Saturday’s game between the Gators and the Hurricanes. Here are live updates from Condron Ballpark. First pitch is set for 8:30 p.m., with television coverage on ACC Network.

Lineups

Florida

CF Kyle Jones
SS Brendan Lawson
LF Blake Cyr
3B Ethan Surowiec
DH Caden McDonald
C Karson Bowen
1B Landon Stripling
2B Cade Kurland
RF Hayden Yost

P Aidan King (8-2, 2.68 ERA)

Miami

2B Jake Ogden
LF Max Galvin
RF Derek Williams
1B Alex Sosa
C Alonzo Alvarez
DH Dylan Dubovik
3B Gabirel Milano
SS Vance Sheahan
CF Fabio Peralta

P AJ Ciscar (5-4, 4.44 ERA)

First Inning

T1: Miami Batting

Jake Ogden hits a leadoff home run off of Aidan King. Miami 1, Florida 0.
Max Galvin hits a double to left field, called safe at second. Ruled safe after Florida challenged.
Derek Williams hit by a pitch. Miami’s first three runners have all reached base. Kevin O’Sullivan out for a mound visit with King.
Alex Sosa pops out to third. 1 Out.
Alonzo Alvarez grounds into a 6-4-3 double play. End of frame.

Miami 1, Florida 0

B1: Florida Batting

Kyle Jones hit by a pitch.
Brendan Lawson records a base hit. Jones advances to third.
Blake Cyr reaches second on a throwing error at first (E6), Jones scores, Lawson to third. Florida 1, Miami 1
Ethan Surowic sac-fly to LF, Lawson scores. 1 out. Florida 2, Miami 1
Caden McDonald base hit, Cyr to third.
Karson Bowen infield single, Cyr scores, McDonald to second. Florida 3, Miami 1
Landon Stripling flies out to LF. 2 outs.
Cade Kurland 3-run home run, McDonald scores, Bowen scores. Florida 6, Miami 1