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Homestead first-grade teacher arrested after allegedly swinging knife at partner during argument
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Allyson Castillo , WSVN 7 News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
A first-grade teacher at a Homestead private school was arrested after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said she scratched her partner, took his cellphone and then allegedly swiped a knife at him during a domestic dispute. According to an arrest report, Ada Caballero, 44, and the victim had been
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Key takeaway According to an arrest report, Ada Caballero, 44, and the victim had been in a relationship for about a year and lived together.
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The arrest of a first-grade teacher in Homestead raises concerns about the potential impact on students and the school community. As a lead teacher at St. John's Episcopal School, Ada Caballero was in a position of trust and authority, making her alleged actions during a domestic dispute particularly troubling. The fact that she is accused of wielding a knife and scratching her partner underscores the severity of the incident. Miami-Dade County has resources in place to support victims of domestic violence, and it is crucial that the school and local authorities take steps to ensure the well-being and safety of Caballero's students and colleagues. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has handled the investigation and arrest, and the court has set a bond, but the school's response and any potential consequences for Caballero's teaching position will be worth watching in the coming days.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? A first-grade teacher at a Homestead private school was arrested after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies said she scratched her partner, took his cellphone and then allegedly swiped a knife at him during a domestic dispute. According to an arrest report, Ada Caballero, 44, and the victim had been
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