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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade County

Miami police arrest 40-year-old man for battery following random assault in Little Havana

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Miami police have taken 40-year-old Tavaris Greene into custody after he allegedly sucker-punched a 61-year-old woman on a sidewalk in Little Havana. The incident, which occurred Thursday afternoon, was captured on surveillance video from a nearby business.

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Why It Matters

A local resident was hospitalized following a random act of violence, leading to the arrest of a suspect who is now awaiting a bond hearing.

Key Facts

  • A 61-year-old woman was randomly punched by a stranger in Little Havana on Thursday.
  • The suspect, 40-year-old Tavaris Greene, was taken into custody by Miami Police on Thursday afternoon.
  • Greene has been charged with battery.
  • The suspect is scheduled to appear in bond court on Friday morning.
  • The incident was recorded by surveillance cameras at a nearby sports bar.
  • The victim suffered facial injuries and bleeding after falling to the concrete.
  • Witnesses reported the suspect had been seen walking in the area talking to himself prior to the incident.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationSunbeam Television Corp“Copyright holder of the news report”PersonTavaris Greene“40-year-old suspect arrested for battery”locationMiami“City where the incident occurred”locationSouthwest Eighth Street“Location of the incident”locationLittle Havana“Neighborhood where the assault took place”PersonMónica Zapata“Business owner who provided surveillance footage”