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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Police arrest graffiti artist 'ATOMIK' for trespassing and vandalism at Miami Seaquarium

Authorities arrested 45-year-old Adam Vargas after he was allegedly caught spray-painting a speaker booth at the Miami Seaquarium. Vargas faces charges of trespassing in an unoccupied structure and property damage, with a judge setting his bond at $3,000 and ordering him to stay away from the facility.

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Why It Matters

The arrest addresses a security breach at a public-facing facility and results in ongoing legal proceedings for the accused individual.

Key Facts

  • Adam Vargas, 45, was arrested on Monday for trespassing and property damage.
  • The incident occurred at the Miami Seaquarium, located at 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway.
  • Vargas was allegedly caught spray-painting a speaker booth in the 'Golden Dome' area.
  • A judge set the bond for Vargas at $3,000.
  • The court issued a stay-away order prohibiting Vargas from returning to the Miami Seaquarium.
  • Police identified the suspect via a security guard's surveillance footage and a description of the suspect on a bicycle.
  • Vargas is a known graffiti artist who uses the alias 'ATOMIK' and has over 100,000 Instagram followers.

Who's Mentioned

location4400 Rickenbacker Causeway“The address of the Miami Seaquarium.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest.”locationMiami Seaquarium“The site of the alleged trespassing and vandalism.”other45“The age of the defendant.”personAdam Vargas“The suspect arrested for graffiti and trespassing.”organizationTelemundo 51“The news outlet reporting the story.”organizationMiami-Dade Police Department“The law enforcement agency that made the arrest.”other100,000“The number of Instagram followers the suspect has.”