Miami Police Officer Arrested for Firing Gun During Domestic Dispute, Released on Bond

Domestic Violence Incident Involving Police Officers

• 👮‍♀️ Officer Stephanie Knaizeris of the Miami Police Department was arrested following a domestic violence incident.
• 💔 The incident involved her boyfriend, who is also a Miami police officer, and reportedly began during an argument.

Allegations and Investigation

• 💥 Investigators state Knaizeris allegedly pulled out a gun during the argument outside their shared home, where they live with their child.
• 👂 Her boyfriend reported hearing what sounded like a gunshot and, fearing for his and the child's safety, took the child into a bedroom.
• 📞 Knaizeris eventually called the police herself and was taken to the hospital for evaluation before her arrest.

Legal Proceedings and Release

• ⚖️ In bond court, the judge found insufficient evidence for an aggravated assault charge but did find probable cause for a misdemeanor charge of firing a gun outside.
• 🏠 A modified stayaway order was issued, prohibiting Knaizeris from being violent towards officer VGO and requiring her to ensure the child's mother is home at all times.
• 💸 Knaizeris was released on a $500 bond late Monday night.

Departmental Action

• 🚨 Miami Police stated that Officer Knaizeris has been relieved of duty with pay pending the outcome of the investigation.