The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A 60-year-old Florida man was recently arrested after he allegedly threatened a churro vendor during a dispute in South Miami Heights, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.
The authorities reported that the incident allegedly happened in early November 2025 in Miami-Dade County. The vendor was selling churros from a trailer in a residential area when a man who reportedly lives nearby approached him. According to an arrest affidavit, the two allegedly began arguing about the vendor operating in the area.
Investigators reported that the situation escalated when the man retrieved an aluminum bat from his vehicle. The authorities stated that he allegedly held the bat in what was described as an aggressive manner and made a threat toward the vendor while warning him to quickly leave the area. The vendor later reportedly told deputies he was afraid he was going to be harmed during the encounter.
According to law enforcement, the man allegedly returned a short time later and made another remark that the vendor believed indicated he would come back. After that second interaction, the vendor reportedly contacted the authorities because he said he was afraid for his safety.
The suspect was later arrested and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. The authorities stated that after being taken to a local police station, he was reportedly advised of his rights in Spanish using a written form. He allegedly chose not to speak with investigators about the incident. He is facing a preliminary charge of one count of aggravated assault. He was released the following day after posting a $5,000 bond.
At the time this was written, there were no reports of any court dates scheduled in the case. The investigation remains ongoing.
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