Sunny Isles Police Use New Drone Technology to Arrest Suspected Child Predator

New Drone Technology Aids Arrest

• 🚁 Sunny Isles Beach police utilized their new $250,000 SkyO drone system to assist in the arrest of a suspected child predator.
• 🎯 The drone is described as an amazing tool that provides a bird's eye view for first responders, enhancing their ability to track criminals and observe crime scenes.

Suspect and Allegations

• 🚗 The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Wilman De Jesus Martinez Lenares, was apprehended in a black BMW near 191st Street and Collins Avenue.
• ⚖️ He is accused of sexual battery and loot and lascivious battery against a 15-year-old girl.
• 🍻 According to the arrest warrant, the incident occurred after the suspect and another man took the victim and a friend to a liquor store, subsequently going to the beach where they drank alcohol and played truth or dare.

Investigation and Community Alert

• 🚨 Police are concerned there may be other victims and urge anyone with information to contact the police station.
• 💰 The suspect is currently being held on a $50,000 bond and is also on an immigration hold.
• 💡 The drone system, capable of reaching speeds up to 45 mph, is expected to be used increasingly by the department for various law enforcement purposes.