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Arrest Made For HOA President Misusing Funds

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/global/police/home.page 2025-04-23 2025-04-23T14:00:00.000Z 10 00 am Det. Joseph R. Peguero Rivera [email protected] 305-471-1900 Arrest Made For HOA President Misusing Funds The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Organized Crime Bureau, Real Estate Fraud Squad has arrested a former HOA president for misusing funds. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Organized Crime Bureau, Real Estate Fraud Squad has arrested a former HOA president for misusing funds.  According to investigators, the subject failed to uphold his fiduciary responsibility and duties as president of the Homeowners Association Board. The investigation revealed that the subject had plumbing work done for his family's unit and paid for it using association funds which totaled $3,150.00. He also misused funds from the HOA account for his personal benefit by cashing checks totaling $12,400.00. This deprived the association of over $15,550.00. The subject abused his power for his own personal gain.  On April 23, 2025, the subject was taken into custody and was charged accordingly.  “HOA presidents are entrusted to serve their communities with honesty and integrity. When that trust is broken, we will always hold individuals accountable. As promised, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s office will continue to protect the rights of the homeowners," said Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz. no HOA Fraud / Grand Theft PD230725247203 08/22/2022 at approx. 08:00 A.M. 20311 NE 2 Avenue Miami Florida Roberto Montalvo JR M W 12/26/1961 63 Yeas of Age 2025 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office 1 rel1745417711337675 Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Miami-Dade Sheriff Fred Taylor Headquarters 9105 NW 25th Street Doral 33172 Mabel Pujals [email protected] 305-471-1945 local county miami-dade constitutional-offices constitutional Miami-Dade Sheriff's OfficeMDSO Contact Us /global/police/contact-police.page About Us /global/police/about-police.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office To serve, protect and promote a safe and secure environment Protecting with courage, serving with professionalism. <hr /> The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office protects and serves Miami-Dade County with honor, integrity, and professionalism, partnering with the community to ensure law and order, safety, and trust through fair and transparent efforts. Protecting with courage, serving with professionalism. Mission Statement The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office protects and serves Miami-Dade County with honor, integrity, and professionalism, partnering with the community to ensure law and order, safety, and trust through fair and transparent efforts. Vision Statement Our vision is to set the highest standard as a Sheriff's Office, which the community proudly supports with mutually entrusted goals. MDSO Core Values: <ul> <li>Integrity</li> Upholding the highest ethical standards with honesty in all actions to foster trust and credibility with the community. <li>Respect</li> Treating all persons in a dignified and courteous manner, both in our professional and personal endeavors. <li>Accountability</li> Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, maintaining transparency and serving the needs of the community.  <li>Service</li> Protecting our community by providing law and order with professionalism and compassion.</ul> /resources/images/banners/sheriff2.jpg other Miami-Dade County Sheriff Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz /global/government/biographies/police.page Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office - Fred Taylor Headquarters - 9105 NW 25th Street [loc1462485047281903] : Doral ^ 33172 loc1462485047281903 305-SHERIFF /global/police/home.page facebook twitter instagram youtube home <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/MiamiDadePD" data-widget-id="732212988871098368">Tweets by @MiamiDadePD</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator: Mabel Pujals [email protected] 305-471-1945 police org1462997404355526 loc1462485047281903 Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Fred Taylor Headquarters - 9105 NW 25th Street Doral 33172 305-SHERIFF /global/police/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram,youtube,home https://www.facebook.com/miamidadeso,https://x.com/MiamiDade_SO,https://www.instagram.com/miamidadesheriffsoffice,http://www.youtube.com/@MiamiDade_SO,https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/fl/miami-dade-county/miami-dade-county-sheriffs-office/ Miami-Dade County Sheriff

MIAMI-DADE ( April 23, 2025 )–

The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) Organized Crime Bureau, Real Estate Fraud Squad has arrested a former HOA president for misusing funds.

According to investigators, the subject failed to uphold his fiduciary responsibility and duties as president of the Homeowners Association Board. The investigation revealed that the subject had plumbing work done for his family's unit and paid for it using association funds which totaled $3,150.00. He also misused funds from the HOA account for his personal benefit by cashing checks totaling $12,400.00. This deprived the association of over $15,550.00. The subject abused his power for his own personal gain.

On April 23, 2025, the subject was taken into custody and was charged accordingly.

“HOA presidents are entrusted to serve their communities with honesty and integrity. When that trust is broken, we will always hold individuals accountable. As promised, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s office will continue to protect the rights of the homeowners," said Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz.