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NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 5, 2026Hillsborough

Police arrest Pembroke Pines man for hitting child with dirt bike in Miami Beach

A 29-year-old man was arrested and charged with multiple crimes after allegedly striking a 10-year-old girl with a dirt bike while fleeing from police. The incident occurred in August during a group ride through busy Miami Beach streets, leading to charges including reckless driving and possession of a controlled substance.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights local law enforcement efforts to address illegal operation of off-road vehicles in crowded public spaces and the resulting criminal charges for the suspect involved.

Key Facts

  • Mandrell Rolle, 29, was arrested on September 2 following an incident in August.
  • Rolle faces charges of fleeing and eluding police, possession of a controlled substance, resisting an officer, and reckless driving.
  • The suspect allegedly struck a 10-year-old girl with a dirt bike while fleeing police on Ocean Drive.
  • The victim sustained abrasions on her left arm and leg.
  • The suspect was found with unprescribed pills during a traffic stop.
  • The incident involved a group of four men riding dirt bikes and ATVs erratically through traffic.
  • Police initially approached the group after receiving a 911 call regarding them blocking a sidewalk and bicycle lane.

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