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Man Faces Judge After Alleged Attempted Kidnapping at Miami Beach CVS

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Miami Beach, FL – A man accused of attempting to kidnap a child inside a CVS pharmacy in Miami Beach appeared before a judge for the first time on Sunday. The suspect, 26-year-old Nicolas Metternich Sternaman, had previously refused to appear in court last week. Sternaman has been charged with kidnapping a child under 13 and has been denied bond by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Lourdes Simon. During the hearing, the state expressed their intention to review the surveillance video evidence to determine if it constituted an attempted kidnapping. Miami Beach Police reported that Sternaman had … Read more

Miami Beach Cracks Down on Spring Breakers and Reinforces Strict Marijuana Laws, Sending a Clear Message to Reckless Partiers

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Miami Beach, Florida – In anticipation of the upcoming spring break season, Miami Beach commissioners have made a move to tighten marijuana laws within the city. The commission recently voted to eliminate the optional civil penalty that had been in place for individuals found with 20 grams or less of marijuana. This decision was made in an effort to crack down on reckless behavior and create stricter consequences, effectively putting an end to the anything-goes party atmosphere. Commissioner Alex Fernandez, who sponsored the change, expressed his support for the decision, stating, “We’re shutting the door … Read more

Judge to Decide if Suspect in Myrtle Beach Bar Shooting Will Receive Bond

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HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (AP) – A judge is set to determine whether a suspect accused of fatally shooting a man outside a Myrtle beach area bar will be granted bond. Kvon Lawhorn faces charges for the shooting that occurred in October outside the now-closed Barfield’s Bar and Grill on Frontage Road near Palmetto Pointe Boulevard. Lawhorn allegedly shot two individuals, resulting in the death of 23-year-old Starquan Washington. During a preliminary hearing in January, the murder charge against Lawhorn was reduced to involuntary manslaughter by a judge, as explained by Fifteenth Circuit Solicitor Jimmy Richardson. … Read more

Former Palm Beach Gardens Police Officer Faces Lawsuit for Alleged Abuse of Power: Victim Seeks Justice

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PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – A former police officer in Palm Beach Gardens is facing a lawsuit alleging misconduct during his time in the force. The lawsuit was recently filed by an unidentified individual, seeking justice for alleged mistreatment by the officer. The case raises questions about the actions and accountability of law enforcement officers in the city. According to the plaintiff, the former officer engaged in improper conduct during an encounter. The specifics of the incident have not been disclosed, but the lawsuit claims that the officer’s actions violated the individual’s rights. The plaintiff … Read more