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Miami Gardens police officer relieved of duty, accused of threatening woman with gun and violating court order
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Nikiya Carrero , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident, which occurred on July 17, are available from the Miami Gardens Police Department and other sources, including the arrest report and court proceedings.
A Miami Gardens police officer has been relieved of duty due to allegations of misconduct. The officer, Kolei McKinney, is facing multiple felony charges related to a domestic violence incident in Opa-locka. McKinney surrendered to Opa-locka police and made a court appearance, where the charges against him were read.
These charges include aggravated assault and improper exhibition of a weapon. Further details about the incident, which occurred on July 17, are available from the Miami Gardens Police Department and other sources, including the arrest report and court proceedings.
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Category: safety Published: July 31, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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