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2 summer camp counselors arrested after police say 9-year-old was abused at church camp
By Allyson Castillo at WSVN 7 News
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Two summer camp counselors have been arrested after Miami -Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives said they restrained and assaulted a 9-year-old boy during an incident at a South Miami-Dade church camp last month. Antoinette McKay, 50, and co-defendant Zaccheus Zamon Scott, 34, are each charged with child
Key takeaway Antoinette McKay, 50, and co-defendant Zaccheus Zamon Scott, 34, are each charged with child abuse without great bodily harm in connection with the June 11 incident at St.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrest of two summer camp counselors at a South Miami-Dade church camp raises concerns about the safety and well-being of children in local summer programs. The incident at St. Peters Missionary Baptist Church, where a 9-year-old boy was allegedly restrained and assaulted, highlights the need for rigorous background checks and training for staff working with children. Miami-Dade County has numerous summer camps and programs, many of which are held at churches and community centers, and it is crucial that these organizations prioritize the safety and supervision of children. The fact that the alleged abuse occurred at a church camp, a place where families expect their children to be safe and supported, makes the incident particularly disturbing. As the case against Antoinette McKay and Zaccheus Zamon Scott moves forward, parents and community members will be watching to see how local authorities and organizations respond to ensure that such incidents do not happen in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Two summer camp counselors have been arrested after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office detectives said they restrained and assaulted a 9-year-old boy during an incident at a South Miami-Dade church camp last month. Antoinette McKay, 50, and co-defendant Zaccheus Zamon Scott, 34, are each charged with child
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