NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Hialeah man arrested for allegedly making bomb threat to Salvation Army shelter
Juan Carlos Siblia-Lopez, 63, was arrested by the Miami-Dade Police Department for allegedly reporting a false bomb threat at a Salvation Army shelter. The facility at 1907 Northwest 38th Street was evacuated and searched, but no explosives were found.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
A local emergency service facility was forced to evacuate due to a false threat, resulting in a criminal investigation and the arrest of a suspect.
Key Facts
- Juan Carlos Siblia-Lopez, 63, was arrested for filing a false report regarding a bomb threat.
- The threat targeted a Salvation Army shelter located at 1907 Northwest 38th Street.
- The caller identified himself to a 'Mr. Brown' and claimed an active bomb was in the building.
- Law enforcement evacuated and searched the building, finding no explosives or suspicious items.
- Investigators traced the phone number used for the threat to Siblia-Lopez, who had registered the number under the name 'Alex Boom'.
- The suspect is scheduled for a bond hearing this Thursday.
Who's Mentioned
personJuan Carlos Siblia-Lopez“63-year-old suspect arrested for the bomb threat”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest and investigation”location1907 Northwest 38th Street“Address of the shelter that was evacuated”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident”organizationMiami-Dade Police Department“Law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation and arrest.”organizationSalvation Army“The shelter facility targeted by the bomb threat”