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Video captures Miami Beach police takedown; suspect says cops were in the wrong
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – A 20-year-old vacationer says cellular phone video obtained by Native 10 Information, displaying Miami Seashore police taking him to the bottom and tasering him, depicts officers roughing him up unnecessarily.
However police are presenting a distinct story.
The incident occurred early Friday morning, at 900 Ocean Dr. in Miami Seashore, simply outdoors Mango’s Tropical Cafe.
The video exhibits officers slamming Franklin Flores to the bottom earlier than he’s tasered and handcuffed.
Flores, who was visiting South Florida from Texas, advised Native 10 Information issues acquired out of hand rapidly.
“They threw me from my neck to the desk,” Flores stated.
The video confirmed police struggling to handcuff Flores as he tensed up on the bottom.
“Had been you resisting?” Native 10 Information reporter Bridgette Matter requested.
“I used to be making an attempt to determine what the issue was,” Flores stated. “I simply wished to know why I used to be being arrested.”
Native 10 Information reached out to Miami Seashore police, which offered a police report. It presents a a lot completely different narrative.
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In keeping with the report, officers initially responded to the institution as a result of a girl was closely intoxicated and unconscious.
Flores stated the lady was his good friend, however the police report stated quote “(Flores) grew to become irate and pushed officer Blanco within the chest utilizing his proper hand.”
After his arrest, medics took Flores to Mount Sinai Hospital for medical clearance, and was later transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Middle.
He now faces prices of battery on a police officer and resisting arrest.
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Miami Police lieutenant arrested on domestic violence charge
A Miami Police lieutenant has been arrested on a domestic violence charge after he allegedly spit at and slapped his wife.
Lt. Thomas L. Carroll, 47, was arrested Saturday on a battery – domestic violence charge, an arrest report said.
According to the report, Carroll and his wife were involved in an argument when Carroll allegedly spit at her around 10 times.
He also allegedly slapped her twice in the face, the report said.
The wife ran out of the house and called police. The report said she didn’t have visible injuries but added that two witnesses corroborated her allegations.
Thomas was booked into jail and later released. Attorney information wasn’t available.
In a statement, Assistant Chief of Police Armando Aguilar said Carroll was relieved of duty pending further investigation.
“The Miami Police Department is committed to serving victims of domestic violence and holding the perpetrators of such crimes accountable for their actions. When acts of domestic violence are perpetrated by law enforcement officers, they are especially disheartening, as they represent a breach of the sacred trust placed in us by the people we serve,” Aguilar said in a statement. “We wish to thank the victim and witnesses in this case for coming forward. We are committed to ensuring that a thorough investigation is conducted and that the victim receives all necessary support throughout this process.”
Aguilar said Carroll was at one point an assistant chief of police but has been a lieutenant in the field operations division since 2023.
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