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High-profile arrests and political endorsements: The week that was in Miramar

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A Miramar police sargeant was placed on administrative leave after surrendering on domestic battery and criminal mischief charges, officials said.
A Miramar police sargeant was placed on administrative leave after surrendering on domestic battery and criminal mischief charges, officials said. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

From law enforcement arrests and a high-profile political endorsement to the introduction of a new high school principal, Miramar saw a flurry of news this week.

Missed the headlines? Here’s a roundup of the top stories from your city:

  • Police sergeant arrested: A Miramar police sergeant was placed on administrative leave after surrendering on domestic battery and criminal mischief charges. Investigators say he punched, kicked and pushed his girlfriend during an altercation at her Miami-Dade home.
  • Deputy charged: A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was charged with resisting arrest in Miramar after fleeing on foot from a traffic stop. The 54-year-old was placed on administrative leave with pay and was under an internal affairs investigation, according to officials.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson endorsed Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert to succeed her.
Retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson endorsed Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert to succeed her. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
  • Congressional endorsement: Retiring U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson endorsed Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert to succeed her in representing portions of Miramar, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. It gives Gilbert a major boost in a crowded field of 10 candidates.
  • Fatal crash charges: A 19-year-old Miramar man was charged in a fatal crash that killed a scooter rider in Hollywood last November. Police say the man was driving 75 mph in a 45-mph zone and ran a red light, triggering a chain-reaction collision.
  • New principal named: Shenee Rowe was approved as Miramar High’s new principal by the School Board of Broward County. Rowe began her career as an environmental science teacher at MHS and most recently was an assistant principal at Blanche Ely High in Pompano Beach.
Shenee Rowe was approved by the school board as principal of Miramar High School.
Shenee Rowe was approved by the school board as principal of Miramar High School. Courtesy of Shenee Rowe
  • Bahamian festival debuts: Miramar will host the inaugural Bahamas Goombay Broward festival on Saturday, July 18, at City Hall Plaza. Hosted by Commissioner Avril Cherasard, the event will feature Bahamian food, live music, a culture village, a craft market and two Junkanoo band rushes.
  • Marley to headline: Ky-Mani Marley will headline the Jamaica Ole Time Fair on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Regional Park Amphitheater. The free event celebrates Jamaica’s 64th anniversary of independence and also features Louie Culture, Warrior Love Band, D’Yani and DJ Billy Slaughter.

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