Man Arrested at Miami Seaquarium for Trespassing and Vandalism
A 45-year-old man identified as Paul Vargas was arrested at the Miami Seaquarium after allegedly trespassing and spray-painting the announcer's booth. He was apprehended by Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies shortly after a security guard reported a "burglary in progress."
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 18, 2026 —
A 45-year-old man, identified as Paul Vargas, was arrested at the Miami Seaquarium on charges of trespassing and vandalism. The incident occurred after Vargas allegedly spray-painted the announcer’s booth at the marine park.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies took Vargas into custody following a report from a security guard who observed what was described as a “burglary in progress.” The exact timeline of events and the extent of the damage to the announcer’s booth were not immediately available.
The Miami Seaquarium has not released a statement regarding the incident. Further details regarding Vargas’s apprehension and the specific charges he faces are expected to be disclosed as the investigation continues.
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