Man Faces Felony Child Abuse Charges in Palmetto Bay Incident
A 37-year-old man in Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County, is facing felony child abuse charges after allegedly choking his girlfriend's 15-year-old daughter during an argument on South Dixie Highway. The victim sustained injuries to her neck and face.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 30, 2026 — A 37-year-old man has been arrested and faces felony child abuse charges following an alleged altercation that occurred in Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County. The incident took place on South Dixie Highway and involved the alleged choking of the suspect’s girlfriend’s 15-year-old daughter.
According to authorities, the alleged abuse transpired during an argument. The minor victim reportedly sustained injuries to her neck and face as a result of the incident. The specific details surrounding the nature of the argument and the circumstances leading up to the alleged choking were not immediately available.
The suspect’s name was not provided in the initial report. The case is being handled by local law enforcement in Miami-Dade County.
As of the latest information, the 37-year-old man is facing felony charges related to child abuse. The legal proceedings are expected to continue as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by David Dwork on www.local10.com, see more information here.
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