NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County
North Miami police body camera video shows officers finding two hungry children left outside
Photo: WPLG Local 10 – Main Feed
Newly released body camera footage shows North Miami police officers finding two young children, ages 5 and 7, who were left outside their home by their parents.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The case involves child welfare and a police response in North Miami.
Key Facts
- North Miami police body camera footage shows officers finding two hungry children aged 5 and 7.
- Authorities state the children were left outside their home by their parents.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNorth Miami Police Department“Responded to the incident and made the arrests”locationNortheast Seventh Avenue“Location near where the children were found”OrganizationFlorida Department of Children and Families“Involved in the case following the incident”locationNortheast 132nd Street“Location near where the children were found”PersonLaToya Garland“40-year-old mother arrested and charged with child abuse”locationNorth Miami“Location where the incident occurred”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“Employed the school district officer 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”