NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade man faces 21 criminal charges following alleged two-day crime spree
A 23-year-old man was charged with 21 criminal counts on Monday following an alleged two-day crime spree in Miami-Dade County. The charges stem from incidents involving an alleged attempt to kill an ex-girlfriend and the firing of a rifle at a police detective.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The filing of 21 criminal charges initiates a formal legal process that will determine the defendant's guilt or innocence regarding allegations of attempted murder and assault on a law enforcement officer.
Key Facts
- A 23-year-old man is facing 21 new criminal charges.
- The charges were formally faced on Monday.
- The alleged criminal activity occurred over a two-day period.
- The allegations include an attempt to kill an ex-girlfriend.
- The allegations include firing a rifle at a police detective.
Who's Mentioned
other23“Age of the defendant.”locationTurner Guilford Knight Correctional Center“Facility where the defendant is detained”personJason Bloch“Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge presiding over the cases”other21“Number of criminal charges filed.”locationMiami-Dade County“Jurisdiction where the alleged crimes occurred”locationHCA Florida Aventura Hospital“Hospital where the defendant was treated and allegedly attempted to escape”personMercedes Cevallos“Local 10 News Assignment Editor”personKaryne E. David“Defendant facing 21 criminal charges”