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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responds to mental health crisis involving Perez Hilton

Deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to the home of Mario Armando Lavandeira, Jr., known as Perez Hilton, on Tuesday night following reports of self-harm during a social media livestream. The individual was safely recovered and transported to a local hospital for medical attention.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights the role of local law enforcement in responding to mental health crises broadcast on social media platforms.

Key Facts

  • The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office received multiple reports of an individual livestreaming self-harm on social media.
  • Deputies located the residence and confirmed the individual was alone inside.
  • The individual was safely recovered and transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
  • The sheriff's office utilized crisis intervention techniques and de-escalation strategies.
  • The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Crisis Response Unit is providing support to the individual's family.
  • The livestream in question was removed from the social media platform.
  • Perez Hilton recently relocated to Miami from Las Vegas with his children in June.
  • Hilton previously reported a medical scare and hospitalization earlier this year.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCNN“News organization reporting on the event.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident.”organizationTikTok“Social media platform where the livestream occurred.”personPerez Hilton“Celebrity gossip blogger and TV personality, legally named Mario Armando Lavande”