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Miami firefighter accused of trying to punch off-duty police officer at Dolphin Mall, arrest records say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Ana Maria Soler , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The individual, who is 26 years old, was reportedly being loud and causing a scene. A disturbance at Dolphin Mall led to the arrest of a Miami firefighter.
A disturbance at Dolphin Mall led to the arrest of a Miami firefighter. The individual, who is 26 years old, was reportedly being loud and causing a scene. Security notified an off-duty police officer, who then approached the firefighter.
The situation escalated when the officer touched the firefighter's back and instructed him to leave. The firefighter's reaction was intense, and he made physical contact with the officer. Details of the incident are available from arrest records, which outline the events leading to the firefighter's arrest on Thursday night.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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