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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJune 23, 2026Miami-Dade

Miramar Police Sergeant Arrested on Domestic Battery Charges

Miramar Police Sergeant Devarious Holloway was arrested on Monday following allegations of domestic battery and criminal mischief in Miami-Dade County. The officer has been placed on administrative leave while the department conducts an internal review.

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Why It Matters

A law enforcement officer is facing criminal charges, which has resulted in his removal from active duty pending an administrative investigation.

Key Facts

  • Devarious Holloway, a 32-year-old Miramar Police Sergeant, was arrested on Monday.
  • Holloway faces charges of battery and criminal mischief.
  • The Miramar Police Department has placed Holloway on administrative leave.
  • The incident allegedly occurred on Friday and was reported to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office on Saturday.
  • The victim alleged that Holloway entered her home, threw her phone, pushed her onto a couch, punched her lip, and kicked her leg.
  • The victim alleged that Holloway broke a door frame while attempting to enter a locked room.
  • The victim alleged that Holloway struck her in the chest during a verbal dispute.
  • Holloway surrendered himself to deputies on Monday.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency that handled the arrest and investigation.”personDevarious Holloway“Miramar Police Sergeant arrested for battery and criminal mischief.”organizationMiramar Police Department“Employer of the officer involved; initiated an administrative review.”