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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJune 24, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami roommates detain intruder during illegal eviction attempt

Two Miami roommates detained a man who entered their apartment with a knife and attempted to force them to leave. Police confirmed the incident was an illegal eviction attempt and arrested both the intruder and the woman who hired him.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights the legal requirement that only the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office can carry out an eviction, and that private individuals attempting to force tenants out without a court order face criminal charges.

Key Facts

  • Jose Ramirez and Charin Ojeda were arrested and charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling.
  • The incident occurred Monday afternoon at the Art Plaza apartment building in Miami.
  • Jose Ramirez entered the apartment with a large chef's knife and demanded the tenants leave.
  • The tenants detained Jose Ramirez until police arrived.
  • Miami Police stated the attempt to remove the tenants was not a legal eviction.
  • Legal evictions require an eviction notice, a court-ordered eviction, and execution by the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office.
  • As of Tuesday night, Jose Ramirez remained in jail with an immigration hold and was denied bond.

Who's Mentioned

personJayden“Roommate who assisted in detaining the suspect.”personBrock Tidwell“Tenant who reported the incident.”locationArt Plaza“Apartment building where the incident occurred.”personJose Ramirez“Suspect arrested for burglary of an occupied dwelling.”personCharin Ojeda“Individual who allegedly hired the suspect to remove tenants.”organizationMiami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office“The only entity authorized to carry out legal evictions.”organizationMiami Police“Law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”