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South Florida police captain arrested on video voyeurism charge, police confirm
By Steven Yablonski at CBS4 Miami
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
A South Florida police captain has been relieved of his duties pending the outcome of an investigation after he was arrested on a video voyeurism charge, according to police.According to the North Miami Beach Police Department, Capt. Jose Maya was arrested on Tuesday and is being held without bond.I
Key takeaway In a Facebook post, North Miami Beach Police Chief Juan Pinillos said Maya was relieved of duty pending the criminal proceedings and the department's internal administrative investigation.
Why this matters in The Miami
The arrest of a South Florida police captain on a video voyeurism charge raises concerns about accountability within the Miami-Dade law enforcement community. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami's residents expect transparency and trustworthiness from their public servants, particularly those in positions of authority like Captain Jose Maya. The fact that Maya was relieved of his duties pending the outcome of the investigation is a step in the right direction, but the community will be watching closely to see how the North Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office handle the internal administrative investigation. The department's commitment to transparency and accountability will be put to the test as the investigation unfolds, and residents will be looking for swift and decisive action to address any wrongdoing and prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A South Florida police captain has been relieved of his duties pending the outcome of an investigation after he was arrested on a video voyeurism charge, according to police.According to the North Miami Beach Police Department, Capt. Jose Maya was arrested on Tuesday and is being held without bond.I
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