NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 25, 2026Miami-Dade
Two Miami-Dade men charged with locking thermostat during extreme heat event
Two individuals face criminal charges for allegedly locking a thermostat inside a residence while a 76-year-old relative was present. The incident occurred during a period when indoor temperatures reportedly reached 112 degrees.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
This case highlights local law enforcement's response to allegations of elder abuse involving extreme temperature exposure.
Key Facts
- Two men in Miami-Dade were arrested and charged.
- The victim is a 76-year-old relative of the accused.
- The thermostat was allegedly locked to prevent temperature adjustment.
- Indoor temperatures reached 112 degrees during the incident.
Who's Mentioned
locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“Jail where the suspects are currently held”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and arrests”organizationDepartment of Children and Families“Described the living conditions as an environmental hazard”personFederico Caso“45-year-old son of the victim, arrested on abuse charges”organizationNational Weather Service“Issued heat warnings for the area”locationMiami-Dade“Jurisdiction where the incident occurred.”personPeter Sevastopoulos“44-year-old son-in-law of the victim, arrested on abuse charges”