Mom Arrested in Miami-Dade (33165) After Filing False Missing Report—Daughter Found Alone at Home – LIVE UPDATES

Westchester A Miami-Dade woman is facing serious charges after police say she left her -year-old daughter home alone then falsely published the child missing while allegedly intoxicated The affair unfolded late Wednesday night in Westchester where officers identified the girl unharmed but scared inside a locked apartment According to police the mother appeared drunk and misled officials during the initial examination She has now been charged with child neglect and filing a false overview Officers urge the community to document suspected child endangerment this instant This marks the fourth such occurrence in the county in just two weeks sparking growing concern Key Facts EMERGING Drunk Miami-Dade woman reports daughter missing girl was home alone IMPACT -year-old located scared and unattended inside locked apartment in Westchester OFFICIAL SOURCE This was a reckless abuse of urgency tools Miami-Dade Police ACTION Document child neglect to - - - or Crime Stoppers at - -TIPS Impact Of Local News Precise Location Westchester ZIP SW th Avenue near Coral WayIncident unfolded late Wednesday night around PM Neighborhood Connection We thought something horrible happened Turns out the child was alone the whole time David C neighbor in the Westchester neighborhood Visual Proof Special Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOWThis circumstance is Miami-Dade s fourth stated child neglect arrest in just two weeks spotlighting a disturbing rise in false exigency reports and endangerment cases during the summer months Dilemma Response IMMEDIATE SUPPORT Florida Child Abuse Hotline - - - Miami-Dade Family Services - - OFFICIAL GUIDANCE If you see signs of neglect or danger to a child don t hesitate call us instantly Sgt Ricardo Gomez Miami-Dade Police Department District Pulse VOTE Should filing a false missing child description be a felony offense Yes it s serious abuse of tools No depends on the caseDrop your take in the comments Miami-Dade executives are watching society feedback closely Update Log AM The present day Mother charged with child neglect and filing a false police assessment PM Last Night Police find child alone at home no forced entry or injuries