A man has been charged with an environmental felony for dumping trash into Biscayne Bay. The incident was captured on video, which was seen by investigators online. The footage shows the suspect throwing trash from a bridge on Brickell Key Drive into the water.
The City of Miami Police had put out a flyer to identify the individual, and with help from other law enforcement, they were able to find him. The suspect, identified as Juan Emilio Iglesias, was already in jail on unrelated charges. His bond for the environmental charge is $500.
Further details on the case are available from the City of Miami Police, who handled the investigation and arrest. The incident occurred on July 8, and Iglesias was taken into custody on Friday for other offenses before being linked to the environmental crime.
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