Military Veteran Honored for Rescuing Child from Sexual Assault at Gwen Cherry Park

Heroic Intervention at Gwen Cherry Park

• 🏅 Cheryl Donalson, a military veteran and park chair mom, is being honored by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for her bravery.
• 📍 On July 8th, while at Gwen Cherry Park, Donalson noticed a restroom door ajar and felt something was wrong.
• 🧒 Inside, she discovered 18-year-old Antoine Johnson committing sexual violence against an 11-year-old girl.

Swift Action and Apprehension

• ⚡ Donalson acted immediately, driven by her military training and maternal instincts to protect children.
• 🏃 She pursued Johnson without hesitation, which led to his arrest.
• ⚖️ Her actions prevented the assault from continuing and ensured the safety of the victim and the community.

Recognition and Legal Proceedings

• 👏 The Sheriff's Office presented Donalson with a certificate of appreciation for her swift response and pursuit.
• ⚠️ Johnson faces multiple felonies, including kidnapping, with his next court appearance scheduled for October.
• ❤️ Donalson stated she was simply a mom doing the right thing, embodying a 'mama bear' instinct to protect.