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For
Immediate Release:
February
02, 2012 |
Media Contact:
Det. Alvaro Zabaleta
[email protected]
(305)471-1900
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Topic: |
Fraud - Staged Crash |
Case #: |
PD110817331515 |
Date & Time of Occurrence: |
08/17/2011 at 1:01 p.m. |
Address of Occurrence: |
S.W. 190 Street & S.W. 124 Avenue |
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Miami, Florida |
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Subject #1: |
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Subject Name: |
Jose Amaury Hernandez, (W/M) |
Subject DOB: |
11/20/1971 |
Subject Age: |
39 |
Subject Address: |
11117 NW 1 Street |
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Miami, Florida, |
Subject Charges: |
Participating in a Staged Crash/Insurance Fraud/False Police Report |
Subject Description: |
**IN CUSTODY** - Driver of 2001 Ford |
Subject #2: |
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Subject Name: |
Ernesto Rivera-Gonzalez, (W/M) |
Subject DOB: |
03/28/1946 |
Subject Age: |
65 |
Subject Address: |
1116 Evanston Street |
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Sebring, Florida, |
Subject Charges: |
Participating in a Staged Crash/Insurance Fraud/False Police Report/Grand Theft/Perjury |
Subject Description: |
Driver of 2002 Chevy |
Subject #3: |
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Subject Name: |
Albaro Lennier Mesa, (W/M) |
Subject DOB: |
11/19/1988 |
Subject Age: |
23 |
Subject Address: |
11110 SW 112 Avenue |
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Miami, Florida, |
Subject Charges: |
Participating in a Staged Crash/Insurance Fraud/False Police Report/Grand Theft/Perjury |
Subject Description: |
Front Passenger in 2001 Ford |
Subject #4: |
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Subject Name: |
Francisca Morales-Sanchez, (W/F) |
Subject DOB: |
07/17/1958 |
Subject Age: |
53 |
Subject Address: |
2019 Melady Avenue |
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Sebring, Florida, |
Subject Charges: |
Participating in a Staged Crash/Insurance Fraud/False Police Report/Grand Theft/Perjury |
Subject Description: |
Front Passenger in 2002 Chevy |
Subject #5: |
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Subject Name: |
Franchesa Naomi Alcantara, (W/F) |
Subject DOB: |
08/11/1993 |
Subject Age: |
18 |
Subject Address: |
12330 SW 193 Street |
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Miami, Florida, |
Subject Charges: |
Participating in a Staged Crash/Insurance Fraud/False Police Report/Grand Theft/Perjury |
Subject Description: |
Rear Passenger in 2002 Chevy |
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Vehicle #1: |
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Vehicle Make/Model: |
2002 Chevy |
Vehicle #2: |
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Vehicle Make/Model: |
2001 Ford |
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Staged Crash & Insurance Fraud
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(Miami-Dade County, FL) --
The Miami-Dade Police Department, Economic Crimes Bureau is investigating a staged crash that includes insurance fraud. According to investigators, a motor vehicle crash was reported at the intersection of SW 190 Street and SW 124 Avenue. Once the uniform officer arrived to document the crash, both drivers and passengers advised that vehicle #1 rear-ended vehicle #2 and no injuries were reported. According to witnesses, after the initial collision, the driver of vehicle #2 exited his vehicle and got into vehicle #1, placed it in reverse and then drove forward once again striking vehicle #2 causing further damage.
Further investigation has revealed that the drivers and passengers involved in the crash, collectively have fraudulently claimed over $42,000.00 to their insurance companies for damages and medical bills. Investigators are seeking the assistance of the community in locating the four individuals that remain at large.
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Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact CrimeStoppers
(305)471-TIPS (8477) or (866) 471-8477
Visit www.crimestoppersmiami.com and select “Give a Tip”
Send a text message to 274637. Enter CSMD followed by the tip information and press send.
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MIAMI DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT
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9105 Northwest 25th Street Doral, FL 33172-1500
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Doral, FL 33172-1500
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(305)471-1780
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