NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJuly 31, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida Man Arrested for Liquor Store Theft and DUI
Michael Anthony Ruiz, 31, was arrested after being identified as the suspect in a series of tequila thefts from a local liquor store. He was taken into custody following a separate arrest for driving under the influence in another jurisdiction.
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A local resident faces criminal charges for theft and , which will result in legal proceedings within the Martin County court system.
Key Facts
- Michael Anthony Ruiz, 31, of Port St. Lucie, was identified as the suspect in a liquor store theft.
- Surveillance video captured the suspect placing multiple bottles of tequila into a backpack.
- Authorities estimate the value of the stolen tequila to be in the thousands of dollars.
- The suspect was initially detained in a different jurisdiction for driving under the influence (DUI).
- Ruiz is currently in jail facing charges for DUI, theft, and other unspecified offenses.
- Law enforcement is investigating whether the suspect is responsible for similar thefts of tequila and other products.
Who's Mentioned
locationPort St. Lucie“Residence of the suspect.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident.”other31“Age of the suspect.”organizationMartin County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency investigating the theft.”personMichael Anthony Ruiz“31-year-old suspect from Port St. Lucie accused of theft and DUI.”