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For Immediate Release:
June 11, 2023

Media Contact:
Det. Angel Rodriguez
[email protected]
(305)471-1900

   
Topic: Criminal Mischief
Case #: PD230611194953
Date & Time of Occurrence: 06/10/2023 at approx. 10:00 p.m.
Address of Occurrence: 5400 SW 102 Avenue
  Miami, FL.
   
Subject #1:
Subject's Name: Alfa Illescas, (W/F)
Subject's Age: 44 years old
Subject's Charges: Criminal Mischief/Church/Place of Worship


Arrest Made in Vandalism to a Church


(Miami-Dade County, FL) -- 

The Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD), Homeland Security Bureau, arrested an individual responsible for vandalizing a church.

According to investigators, uniformed officers from MDPD Kendall District responded to the church after several parishioners called to report graffiti on the church walls and trash throughout the church's courtyard.  Detectives reviewed CCTV footage which depicted the subject walking through one of the church gates and spray painting the walls.  She then proceeded towards the church's school courtyard, spray-painted various areas and kicked over the trash bins.  In addition, she broke parts of the altar of a saint that is located in the front of the church.  

Through investigative means, detectives were able to identify and locate the subject.  She was arrested and charged accordingly.

"Places of worship are a staple of our community where many go to pray and practice their religious beliefs," said Director Alfredo Freddy Ramirez III.  "I am very proud of the tenacity and hard work of our Homeland Security Bureau investigators to arrest the individual responsible for this pointless crime." 


 
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”
   

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MIAMI-DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT
9105 Northwest 25th Street
Doral, FL 33172-1500
(305)471-1780