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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami Shores police detective arrested in Davie on identity theft charges

Davie police arrested Miami Shores detective Shmueal Mauda on five counts of identity theft originating from a sealed case in Washington state. The Miami Shores Police Department has relieved Mauda of his duties without pay and is cooperating with the investigation.

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Why It Matters

A local law enforcement officer is facing felony charges in another state, resulting in his immediate suspension from duty.

Key Facts

  • Shmueal Mauda, a detective with the Miami Shores Police Department, was arrested in Davie, Florida.
  • Mauda faces five counts of identity theft related to a sealed case in Washington state.
  • Elisha Mauda, age 39, was arrested as a co-defendant in the same case.
  • The Miami Shores Police Department has suspended Shmueal Mauda without pay.
  • The Miami Shores Police Department is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
  • The investigation is currently active and no further details have been released by the Davie Police Department.

Who's Mentioned

organizationDavie Police Department“Law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest”personElisha Mauda“Co-defendant arrested alongside Shmueal Mauda”organizationMiami Shores Police Department“Employer of the arrested detective”personShmueal Mauda“Miami Shores police detective arrested on identity theft charges”locationBroward County“Location of the jail where the suspects were held”locationWashington“State where the identity theft charges originated”