Miami Beach Officer Injured After Being Rammed by Scooter Driver

Incident Overview

• 🚨 A man on an electric scooter rammed into a Miami Beach police officer, identified as Julio Blanco, and fled the scene.
• 🤕 Officer Blanco suffered a hairline fracture as a result of the collision.

Enforcement and Collision Details

• 📍 The incident occurred on November 17th when Officer Blanco was conducting escooter and micromobility enforcement on the beachwalk at 71st Street, where such vehicles are prohibited.
• 💨 The suspect, identified as Noah Alouch, was traveling at approximately 30 miles per hour when he struck the officer.

Suspect Apprehension and Charges

• 🏃‍♂️ Alouch fled from police, leading to a chase until he was cornered near 77th and Bayside Lane.
• ⚖️ The University of Miami graduate student now faces multiple charges, including running from police, reckless driving, and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
• 🗣️ Alouch's attorney stated that he did not believe the incident was intentional, with Alouch claiming he mistook the officer for a security guard.
• 💸 Alouch has since been released from jail.