Miramar woman accused of misusing PTO funds. Plus drug sentence, fiery car incident
From an alleged parent teacher organization theft case and a federal drug-trafficking sentence to a car fire possibly sparked by lightning, these three recent stories made headlines in Miramar.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Miramar woman accused of misappropriating $12K from parent teacher organization
Police say a Miramar woman, the PTO treasurer at a Hollywood elementary school, drained about $12,800 over months. Investigators cite DoorDash and Amazon purchases; she denies wrongdoing.
Miramar man sentenced to over 12 years in prison for drug trafficking, feds say
Federal prosecutors say a Miramar man ran a multistate operation shipping cocaine and meth from California to the East Coast. A North Carolina judge sentenced him to more than 12 years.
Car goes up in flames in Miramar after reported lightning strike, video shows
A car caught fire on Dahlia Drive after a witness said lightning struck nearby, though investigators haven’t confirmed the cause. Firefighters also found a leaking natural gas line, but nobody was hurt.
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