Police K-9, exploitation charges, autism events. Catch up on 3 Miramar stories
Three recent stories about Miramar covered several topics, including a new police K-9 trained to find hidden electronics, a federal child-exploitation indictment and local autism awareness events.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Miramar’s newest K-9 has a nose for hidden electronics — a first for Broward
Miramar police have a new K-9, Delila, and she’s trained to sniff out hidden electronic devices rather than drugs or explosives. Officials say that skill can be crucial in cases like internet crimes against children, where finding stashed phones, drives or memory cards can make or break an investigation.
Miramar man, 23, indicted on eight child exploitation charges, feds say
Federal prosecutors say a 23-year-old Miramar man, Arthur Gabriel Young, was indicted on eight child exploitation charges tied to producing, receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. He has pleaded not guilty, has a trial scheduled for May 27 and could face decades in prison if convicted.
Miramar brings community together for autism awareness events. Here are details
Miramar is marking Autism Awareness/Acceptance month with a series of community events and resources hosted by Commissioner Maxwell Chambers. Highlights include an emergency preparedness workshop (and the “Ready, Set Backpack” program) plus upcoming events such as a resource fair and an autism awareness walk at Miramar Regional Park.
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