PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. — A Miami police officer was arrested Tuesday, years after he allegedly failed to show up to a court hearing regarding a littering citation he was issued in Broward County.
According to a citation issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on April 18, 2020, an FWC officer spotted Guillermo Arteaga, now 35, dumping litter on the side of Pembroke Road and U.S. 27 in Pembroke Pines.
Arteaga was issued a citation for littering, not exceeding 15 pounds or 27 cubic feet.
According to the citation, he was ordered to pay a $105 fine.
Another court document shows that Arteaga missed a court hearing for that citation in June of 2023, and a judge ordered that he be taken into custody.
Arteaga was finally detained on Tuesday, and has since been released on a $50 bond.
A spokesperson with the Miami Police Department confirmed that Arteaga has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation, which is also being investigated by the Internal Affairs Section.
“We hold our officers to the highest standards and will take all necessary action to address any misconduct or allegations of misconduct by our members,” MPD said in a statement.
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