NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County
North Miami police body camera video shows officers finding two hungry children left outside by parents
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Newly released body camera footage shows North Miami police officers finding two young children, ages 5 and 7, who authorities state were left outside their home by their parents.
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The case involves child welfare intervention by local law enforcement responding to children left unattended outside.
Key Facts
- North Miami police body camera footage was newly released showing an incident involving two children.
- Two children aged 5 and 7 were found by officers outside their home.
- Authorities state the children were left outside by their parents and were hungry.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNorth Miami Police Department“Responded to the incident and made arrests”locationNortheast Seventh Avenue“Location near where the incident took place”OrganizationFlorida Department of Children and Families“Involved in the welfare case following the incident”locationNortheast 132nd Street“Location near where the incident took place”PersonLaToya Garland“40-year-old mother arrested and charged with child abuse”locationNorth Miami“City where the incident occurred”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“Employed the school official who first spotted the children”PersonMikequisha Gordan“36-year-old mother arrested and charged with child abuse”OrganizationPublix“Store where the children attempted to get food”