NewsIslander News (Key Biscayne)August 19, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade authorities arrest 11 individuals in disabled parking permit fraud investigation
Miami-Dade law enforcement arrested 11 people accused of using forged medical certifications to obtain disabled parking permits. The arrests follow an ongoing county audit that has reviewed over 75,000 permit applications.
Read the full story at Islander News (Key Biscayne)Why It Matters
The investigation impacts the integrity of the county's disabled parking program, which provides specialized access for residents with qualifying medical conditions.
Key Facts
- 11 individuals were arrested in connection with a disabled parking permit fraud investigation.
- The suspects are accused of using forged medical certifications to obtain permits.
- Miami-Dade authorities are conducting an ongoing audit of the disabled parking permit program.
- More than 75,000 permit applications have been reviewed as part of the audit process.
Who's Mentioned
personKristina Drobachevskaia“arrested individual”personAlexander Campo“arrested individual”personIrene Oria“arrested individual”personJuan Aristizabal“arrested individual”personEtian Vila“arrested individual”organizationMiami-Dade Tax Collector’s Office“flagged suspicious applications”personRyan Carbonell“arrested individual”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“conducted the investigation”locationMiami-Dade“The jurisdiction where the arrests and audit occurred.”personJorge Yanes“arrested individual”personLianne Quintero“arrested individual”personDariel Fernandez“Miami-Dade Tax Collector”personRoberto Lopez“arrested individual”personRafael Brito Diaz“arrested individual”other11“Number of individuals arrested.”personCamilo Padilla“arrested individual”