Cyclist Arrested After Alleged Collision with Patrol Car in South Beach

Incident Overview

• 🚴 Vladimir Tovar, a cyclist, was arrested after an incident involving a Miami Beach police patrol car on Ocean Drive.
• 👮 Police claim Tovar intentionally struck the patrol car, while Tovar states he touched it for balance.

Police Account

• 🚨 Officers reported they were in the bike lane assisting with an undercover operation.
• 💥 According to the arrest form, Tovar struck the patrol car hard with his right hand, nearly denting the vehicle.
• 🏃 The officer issued verbal commands to stop, but Tovar allegedly ignored them and accelerated away.

Cyclist's Perspective

• ✋ Tovar claims he was maneuvering around the police car and touched it to stabilize himself to avoid falling.
• ⚠️ He stated that continuing without touching the car would have led to a collision with the car's front and another oncoming bike.

Charges and Release

• ⚖️ Tovar faces charges of disorderly conduct and resisting without violence.
• 🔓 He was released from jail wearing his cycling gear.