Mom Arrested in Miami-Dade (33165) After Filing False Missing Report—Daughter Found Alone at Home – LIVE UPDATES

Westchester (33165) – A Miami-Dade woman is facing serious charges after police say she left her 9-year-old daughter home alone, then falsely reported the child missing while allegedly intoxicated. The incident unfolded late Wednesday night in Westchester, where officers found the girl unharmed but scared inside a locked apartment. According to police, the mother appeared drunk and misled authorities during the initial investigation. She has now been charged with child neglect and filing a false report. Officials urge the public to report suspected child endangerment immediately. This marks the fourth such case in the county in just two weeks, sparking growing concern. Key Facts BREAKING: Drunk Miami-Dade woman reports daughter missing—girl was home alone IMPACT: 9-year-old found scared and unattended inside locked apartment in Westchester OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This was a reckless abuse of emergency resources” – Miami-Dade Police ACTION: Report child neglect to 1-800-962-2873 or Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS Impact Of Local News 1. Precise Location📍 Westchester (ZIP 33165) – SW 94th Avenue near Coral WayIncident unfolded late Wednesday night around 10 PM 2. Community Connection🗣️ “We thought something horrible happened. Turns out, the child was alone the whole time.”– David C., neighbor in the Westchester neighborhood 3. Visual Proof Exclusive Angle WHY THIS MATTERS NOWThis case is Miami-Dade’s fourth reported child neglect arrest in just two weeks, spotlighting a disturbing rise in false emergency reports and endangerment cases during the summer months. Crisis Response IMMEDIATE RESOURCES» Florida Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-962-2873» Miami-Dade Family Services: 786-466-2800 OFFICIAL GUIDANCE🗨️ “If you see signs of neglect or danger to a child, don’t hesitate—call us immediately.”– Sgt. Ricardo Gomez, Miami-Dade Police Department Community Pulse VOTE: Should filing a false missing child report be a felony offense?👍 Yes, it’s serious abuse of resources 👎 No, depends on the caseDrop your take in the comments—Miami-Dade officials are watching community feedback closely. Update Log 🆕 11:30 AM Today: Mother charged with child neglect and filing a false police report 🕙 10:00 PM Last Night: Police find child alone at home—no forced entry or injuries