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South Florida mom forced child to eat from trash, beat her with frying pan, arrest report says
By CBS Miami Team at CBS4 Miami
· June 8, 2026
· 2 min read
A Miami-Dade mother was arrested over the weekend after she was accused of repeatedly beating her 8-year-old daughter and forcing her to eat expired food from a garbage can, according to an arrest report.According to the arrest report, 27-year-old Naseline Timouche, of northwest Miami-Dade, was arre
Key takeaway The 8-year-old girl also said that Timouche didn't feed her often because the food was for "guests.
Why this matters in The Miami
The allegations against Naseline Timouche are a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that exist in Miami-Dade's communities, particularly among its youngest residents. The fact that an 8-year-old girl was forced to eat from a trash can and suffered physical abuse at the hands of her mother is a disturbing reflection of the failures in the system that is meant to protect her. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and other local authorities must continue to prioritize the welfare of children like this young girl, who was left to fend for herself and suffered in silence. The presence of a witness who took the girl in and provided her with food and clean clothes also highlights the importance of community vigilance and intervention in preventing such cases of abuse. As the case against Timouche moves forward, it will be crucial to examine the support systems that are in place to prevent child neglect and abuse in Miami-Dade, and to identify areas where more resources and attention are needed to protect the county's most vulnerable children.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Miami-Dade mother was arrested over the weekend after she was accused of repeatedly beating her 8-year-old daughter and forcing her to eat expired food from a garbage can, according to an arrest report.According to the arrest report, 27-year-old Naseline Timouche, of northwest Miami-Dade, was arre
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