NORTH MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A former North Miami mayoral candidate has been arrested for stealing cash from Miami-Dade County.
Mackinley Lauriston, former Cheif of Workers for Miami-Dade Commissioner Jean Monestime, appeared in bond courtroom for stealing $100,000 in county cash, Monday morning.
State Lawyer Katherine Fernandez Rundle is anticipated to announce new particulars involving Monestime and two different individuals charged with allegedly stealing $640,000 in county cash.
“It is a sealed warrant, so I’m gonna must open it,” stated Choose Mindy Glazer. “Are you continue to in search of to have any objection?”
Lauriston was additionally linked to a county fraud probe.
“You had been arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant. It incorporates quite a few costs,” stated Glazer.
The present aide for Monestine, Evelt Jeudy, was additionally arrested on Friday.
Court docket information present Juedy faces various costs, together with theft, official misconduct by a public servant exploiting a public place, racketeering and grand theft.
Monestine stated in a press release, “Provided that this matter is now within the arms of the legal justice system, I’m not at liberty to remark additional.”
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava additionally commented on the matter.
“I perceive there was going to be info popping out immediately. I’m not conscious of the small print. That is an ongoing investigation, and we’ll await additional info,” stated Levine Cava.
Lauriston’s bond was set at $100,000.
Monestine’s workplace was contacted for remark, and 7News continues to be ready to listen to again.
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