NORTH MIAMI, Fla. – A woman was arrested Wednesday after Miami Police Department’s human trafficking task force received a tip that she allegedly trafficked one of her three children near a North Miami park.
“This is horrific based on what I have read here,” said Miami Circuit Judge Mindy Glazer in court Thursday. “It’s horrible.”
According to an arrest report, Beverly Barton, 45, faces charges of child neglect and providing false information to law enforcement.
Beverly Barton. (Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation)
Police said they questioned Barton after they noticed that three of her children, between the ages of 8 and 14, appeared to be “unbathed, had a foul odor and were wearing dirty clothes.”
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At that time, detectives said Barton gave police a fake name and identified herself as “Evelyn Martin.”
She also told police her children were enrolled in Miami-Dade Public Schools’ virtual program. However, detectives revealed there were no records of the children attending any school.
Her arrest report states she also gave detectives the wrong gender of her children when speaking to police.
“The two she described as boys are really girls,” Glazer said. “They are not in school and have never been enrolled in school. Why isn’t this three counts of child neglect?”
The eldest child, who police said is a 14-year-old girl, revealed to detectives she has been sexually assaulted multiple times. In one of those incidents, the girl’s mother (Barton) was the alleged suspect, the report stated.
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The report also states that Barton had previously left the teen alone when she went to purchase alcohol, an allegation that she denied while in court.
Jail records show this isn’t Barton’s first time facing a court regarding child neglect.
“I see she had a prior conviction for child neglect Back in 2002,” said Glazer.
It was also revealed in court that the Florida Department of Children and Families had previously removed six children from her custody.
As of Wednesday, Barton remains at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a $5,500 bond.
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Glazer also ordered her to stay away from three of her children.
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A mother in Miami Gardens has been sentenced to five years of probation after her 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a gun he found in her purse.
According to police, the incident happened last summer at an apartment complex in Miami Gardens. Authorities say the toddler grabbed his mother’s firearm from her purse and accidentally pulled the trigger, shooting himself in the leg.
Video captured at the scene showed the child being rushed to the hospital on a stretcher. The boy survived and has since fully recovered.
The child’s mother, 35-year-old Christina Monique Doyle, was arrested and charged with child neglect and culpable negligence for allowing easy access to the weapon. Prosecutors said those charges carried a possible sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
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During a court hearing, the presiding judge, Alberto Milian, emphasized the responsibility that comes with gun ownership.
“I am a very pro-gun person, but along with the right and the privilege of having a gun comes responsibilities,” Milian said.
Doyle ultimately accepted a plea deal where she pleaded no contest, allowing her to avoid jail time. Instead, she was sentenced to five years of probation.
Her attorney, Dustin Tischler, said Doyle has no prior criminal record and described the incident as a mistake.
“She’s 35 years old, never been in trouble whatsoever in her life,” Tischler said. “She’s a very good mother, a very caring mother to several children. This has been a nightmare, and she’s happy to get it behind her.”
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Tischler also said the case should serve as a warning to gun owners about keeping firearms secure around children.
“Even though she had it in her purse and thought it was secure, the child was able to get to it when she was distracted,” he said. “If you have a firearm, it’s important to keep it locked away.”
Tischler said Doyle has completed a parenting program through the Florida Department of Children and Families and how she is allowed to have contact with her children, including her son who is now doing well after recovering from the injury.
NBC6 reached out to DCF about the case but we haven’t heard back yet.
Miami’s own pays tribute to former teacher on SNL Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez brought a piece of home to SNL for his latest performance, giving a tribute to his hometown and a special teacher in that classic Miami accent.
NEW YORK CITY — Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez brought a piece of home to SNL for his latest performance, giving a tribute to his hometown and a special teacher in that classic Miami accent.
During his performance, Hernandez definitely brought the character of “Mr. Fronzi” to life.
The over-the-top teacher with a big heart was a character inspired by his real-life theology teacher at Miami-Dade’s private Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Angie Fernandez.
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And Hernandez even flew her up to New York City to see the skit live in person.
“When I saw the skit, I was flabbergasted. I laughed from here to eternity. It was so good,” Fernandez said. “I am so honored that he chose to imitate me. That’s the best compliment you can give somebody!”
Fernandez said that while Hernandez drove her crazy in her classroom, he was also always humble, honest and she calls him one of her favorite students.
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