NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 17, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade Sheriff arrests 11 in fraudulent disability parking permit scheme
Law enforcement officials arrested 11 individuals involved in a scheme to sell counterfeit disability parking permits for 200 dollars each. The operation, dubbed 'Operación Estacionamiento Denegado,' uncovered the use of forged physician signatures on certification forms to obtain the permits illegally.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – MainWhy It Matters
The investigation impacts the integrity of the disability parking permit system in Miami-Dade County, which is designed to ensure accessibility for residents with legitimate medical needs.
Key Facts
- 11 individuals were arrested in 'Operación Estacionamiento Denegado'.
- Fraudulent disability parking permits were sold for 200 dollars each.
- The scheme involved using forged physician signatures on disability certification forms.
- The investigation was triggered by an audit from the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector's Office.
- Some fraudulent forms included the names of physicians who never treated the applicants.
- At least one form was certified using the name of a physician who died in 2025.
- The investigation remains active with more arrests expected.
Who's Mentioned
organizationMiami-Dade County Tax Collector's Office“The office that conducted the audit which identified the fraudulent applications”organizationMiami-Dade County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that conducted 'Operación Estacionamiento Denegado'.”personRosie Cordero-Stutz“Sheriff of Miami-Dade County.”locationMiami-Dade County“Jurisdiction where the arrests occurred and the fraud took place.”other11“Number of individuals arrested.”