Archive for October, 2009
Miami-Dade police director retires
MIAMI (AP) -- Miami-Dade County's top law enforcement officer is stepping down.
Father calls son’s death a ‘terrible accident’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A South Florida teenager accused of fatally stabbing his younger brother still asks about the teen and forgets he has died.
Former Miami-Dade cop gets 2 years for drug sting
MIAMI (AP) -- A former Miami-Dade County police officer has been sentenced to two years in prison for drug charges arising from an FBI undercover sting operation involving Ecstasy shipments.
Woman guilty in child’s death
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- A Cape Coral woman has been found guilty of manslaughter in the death of her young son.
Deputy crashes on way to call
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (AP) -- A Broward County deputy was hospitalized with minor injuries after a crash.
Man on riding mower charged with DUI
BELLEVIEW, Fla. (AP) -- A central Florida man was charged with driving under the influence after authorities say he crashed a stolen riding lawnmower into a school bus.