A man from Cuba was taken into custody and now faces charges for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Miami-Dade County, according to officials.
Néstor Ángel García, aged 51, was apprehended by deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO) on December 19 in Homestead. He is accused of physically attacking his former partner, with whom he had a romantic relationship for around two years. The couple parted ways approximately three weeks ago after living together.
The arrest report, as cited by Local 10 News, includes the ex-girlfriend's allegations regarding the assault she endured from García.
Details of the Incident
The woman recounted that after leaving her workplace, she approached her vehicle. While opening the driver's side door, García allegedly grabbed her from behind, seized her cell phone, and demanded the password.
According to the police report, she managed to persuade him to leave her workplace and move to a nearby parking lot. However, once there, García reportedly became aggressive.
Altercation and Aftermath
The victim reported that García exited his vehicle, opened her driver's door, and removed the keys from the ignition. He then allegedly placed his forearm on her neck and struck her face, right leg, and right arm using his hand and elbow.
Following the assault, the woman jumped to the passenger seat. García took her purse, but she exited the car. A subsequent argument led to García returning both the purse and cell phone. She drove away and reported the incident to the police, as detailed by MDSO officers.
Legal Proceedings
"The victim had visible injuries to her face, arm, and leg, which were photographed by the detective," states the arrest report, as reviewed by CiberCuba.
García was detained and placed in the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK) in Miami, according to jail records. He faces four charges: two counts of armed robbery, robbery with assault, and assault.
During his court appearance on Monday, a bond judge ordered him to stay away from the victim and set his bond at $26,000. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Cristina Miranda has been assigned to preside over the case, as reported by Local 10 News.
FAQs About the Assault Case in Miami-Dade
What charges is Néstor Ángel García facing?
García is facing four charges: two counts of armed robbery, robbery with assault, and assault.
Where is Néstor Ángel García currently detained?
He is detained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center (TGK) in Miami.
Who is overseeing the court case?
Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Cristina Miranda is presiding over the case.