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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 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 has been removed from duty following an out-of-state criminal arrest, impacting department staffing and public trust.

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 incident.
  • Shmueal Mauda, age 36, has been relieved of his duties without pay by the Miami Shores Police Department.
  • The Miami Shores Police Department is cooperating with law enforcement partners regarding the investigation.
  • The investigation is currently active and ongoing, with limited details released to the public.

Who's Mentioned

organizationDavie Police Department“Agency that performed 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 for identity theft”locationBroward County“Location of jail records”locationWashington“State where the identity theft charges originated”