Mom Arrested in Miami-Dade (33165) After Filing False Missing Report—Daughter Found Alone at Home – LIVE UPDATES
Westchester (33165) – A Miami-Dade woman is facing serious charges after police say she left her 9-year-old daughter home alone, then falsely reported the child missing while allegedly intoxicated. The incident unfolded late Wednesday night in Westchester, where officers found the girl unharmed but scared inside a locked apartment. According to police, the mother appeared drunk and misled authorities during the initial investigation. She has now been charged with child neglect and filing a false report. Officials urge the public to report suspected child endangerment immediately. This marks the fourth such case in the county in just two weeks, sparking growing concern.

Key Facts
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BREAKING: Drunk Miami-Dade woman reports daughter missing—girl was home alone
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IMPACT: 9-year-old found scared and unattended inside locked apartment in Westchester
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OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This was a reckless abuse of emergency resources” – Miami-Dade Police
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ACTION: Report child neglect to 1-800-962-2873 or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS
Impact Of Local News
1. Precise Location
📍 Westchester (ZIP 33165) – SW 94th Avenue near Coral Way
Incident unfolded late Wednesday night around 10 PM
2. Community Connection
🗣️ “We thought something horrible happened. Turns out, the child was alone the whole time.”
– David C., neighbor in the Westchester neighborhood
3. Visual Proof
Exclusive Angle
WHY THIS MATTERS NOW
This case is Miami-Dade’s fourth reported child neglect arrest in just two weeks, spotlighting a disturbing rise in false emergency reports and endangerment cases during the summer months.
Crisis Response
IMMEDIATE RESOURCES
» Florida Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873
» Miami-Dade Family Services: 786-466-2800
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE
🗨️ “If you see signs of neglect or danger to a child, don’t hesitate—call us immediately.”
– Sgt. Ricardo Gomez, Miami-Dade Police Department
Community Pulse
VOTE: Should filing a false missing child report be a felony offense?
👍 Yes, it’s serious abuse of resources 👎 No, depends on the case
Drop your take in the comments—Miami-Dade officials are watching community feedback closely.
Update Log
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🆕 11:30 AM Today: Mother charged with child neglect and filing a false police report
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🕙 10:00 PM Last Night: Police find child alone at home—no forced entry or injuries
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