Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, August 5, 2026 —

HOMESTEAD, FL – Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with a child abuse investigation in Homestead, Florida. Maurice Timothy Dukes and Sarahi Azucena Gonzalez were taken into custody following an investigation into the alleged abuse of a 5-year-old child.

The investigation was initiated after the child was hospitalized and found to have sustained multiple injuries. Details regarding the specific nature and extent of the child’s injuries were not immediately released.

According to reports, both Dukes and Gonzalez have reportedly admitted to the allegations made against them. The arrest details and the specific charges filed were not provided.

The child’s current condition was not disclosed. Further details about the timeline of events leading to the hospitalization and arrests have not been made public.



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