Home Invasion Precedes Record Drug Seizure in Miami Gardens; Two Residents Charged
A doorbell camera in Miami Gardens recorded events preceding a record drug seizure, including a home invasion robbery that resulted in the death of the intruder. Following the incident, police searched a residence and discovered a large quantity of cash…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 9, 2026 —
Events captured by a doorbell camera in Miami Gardens preceded a significant drug seizure and led to drug trafficking charges against two residents. The footage recorded a home invasion robbery, during which the intruder died.
Following this incident, law enforcement conducted a search of a residence in the area. During the search, officers discovered a substantial quantity of illegal drugs and a large sum of cash.
As a result of the discovery, residents Anthony Gordon and Danette Young were arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses. The specific date and time of the home invasion robbery were not provided. The exact quantities of drugs and cash seized were also not detailed in the initial reports.
In addition to state drug trafficking charges, Gordon and Young are also facing federal charges related to the incident. Further details regarding the federal charges, including the specific nature of the alleged offenses and the jurisdictions involved, were not immediately available.
The full extent of the doorbell camera footage and its specific role in the ongoing investigation are still being determined. Law enforcement agencies have not released further information regarding the identity of the intruder or the circumstances surrounding their death.
Story summarized from the original created by Christina Vazquez on www.local10.com, see more information here.
