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Dashcam Video Shows Miami-Dade Corrections Chief Omar Fernandez's DUI Arrest

WPLG Local 10October 5, 20252 min1,235 views
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DUI Arrest of Corrections Chief Omar Fernandez

  • πŸš” Omar Fernandez, Civilian Division Chief for Miami-Dade Corrections, was arrested in July for DUI.
  • πŸš— The incident involved a traffic crash at the intersection of Kendall Drive and Mills Drive.
  • 🚨 Troopers found Fernandez passed out in his county-issued car, with slurred speech and the smell of alcohol.

Field Sobriety and Breathalyzer Results

  • βš–οΈ Fernandez failed field sobriety exercises, demonstrating an inability to maintain balance.
  • πŸ’¨ A breathalyzer test revealed a blood alcohol content of .236, nearly three times the legal limit.
  • ⚠️ He was charged with DUI and DUI causing damage to property or a person.

Interaction with Troopers

  • πŸ—£οΈ Fernandez pleaded with troopers, stating "No harm, no foul."
  • πŸ’¬ Troopers pointed out that a 14-year-old child was in the other vehicle involved in the crash.
  • πŸ“… Fernandez has a court appearance scheduled for September 22nd.
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