Miami-Dade Lieutenant Arrested for Alleged Assault After Nightclub Encounter

Allegations of Assault

• 💡 A 54-year-old lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Danielle Chala, has been arrested and charged with battery.
• 🎯 The charges stem from an alleged assault on a woman after they met at the 11 nightclub in downtown Miami.
• ⚠️ According to the arrest report, the victim claims the lieutenant choked her and that she had to ask him to stop.

Legal Proceedings and Charges

• ⚖️ The initial charges included false imprisonment and battery, but the false imprisonment charge has been dropped.
• 🎤 The lieutenant denied all allegations when questioned by detectives, reportedly stating about potential makeup on his shirt, "Maybe I hugged a girl. I don't know."
• 💰 Chala appeared in court and faces a battery charge with a bond set at $1,000, allowing for his potential release.

Witness Account

• 👂 A witness reported hearing screaming and that the victim was knocking on her door, asking for help following the encounter.
• 📞 The witness eventually called 911 after the victim sought assistance.