A Miami man was taken into custody in Little Havana following accusations of sending chilling death threats to his ex-girlfriend last month, according to the Miami Police Department. Christian Jesús Arias Acosta, aged 26, whose nationality remains undisclosed, was apprehended at the Power Gym located on Northwest Seventh Street in this well-known Miami neighborhood. The arrest followed the victim's report to authorities expressing fear for her safety, as detailed by Local 10 News.
The woman, whose identity is being protected, informed investigators that she and Arias had been romantically involved for approximately five months before ending the relationship. On June 6, around 10:15 a.m., she reported to officers that her ex-partner had sent her threatening voice messages.
Upon hearing one of the recordings, she pleaded with him to cease the harassment. "If I don't let you see me, will you stop bothering me? Christian, please, stop," she implored. Arias coldly replied, "No, never, until you die." In another disturbing message, he threatened to decapitate her and hang her head from her house balcony.
The victim provided police with recordings of these threats as evidence. The police report indicates a documented history of domestic violence between the couple. Jail records show that Arias is facing charges of written threats to kill or harm.
Under Florida Statute 836.10, anyone who sends communications containing threats to kill or inflict physical harm commits a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.
The Miami Police Department stated that Arias's arrest occurred without incident, after which he waived his Miranda rights and admitted to sending the threats to his former partner. As of Thursday, Arias remained incarcerated at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK) in Miami.
Legal Consequences and Safety Measures
What are the legal penalties for making death threats in Florida?
In Florida, making death threats is considered a second-degree felony, which can lead to up to 15 years of imprisonment and fines reaching $10,000.
How did the authorities respond to the victim's report?
The authorities responded by arresting Christian Jesús Arias Acosta without incident after the victim provided evidence of the threats, resulting in his current detention at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.