Mother, son embezzled thousands to fund lavish lifestyle, Medley police say

Maria Rodriguez and her son, Miguel Antonio Perez, were arrested by Medley police Wednesday.

• Aug 20

Ex-Jackson Health Foundation COO sentenced to 6 years in prison

Charmaine Gatlin, the former chief operating officer of the Jackson Health Foundation, has been sentenced to more than six years of prison after pleading guilty to stealing money that should have gone to patients.

• Dec 10, 2025

Former Cooper City Optimist Club president denies embezzlement charges, calls case politically motivated

Broward County prosecutors allege former Cooper City Optimist Club president Herminio Molina embezzled money from the nonprofit.

• May 13, 2025

HOA president accused of embezzling $15,000 in condo funds, MDSO says

Montalvo Roberto Jr., 64, is charged with grand theft in the case.

• Apr 24, 2025

Opa-locka city manager files complaint on alleged embezzlement by vice mayor

A proposed termination of City Manager Darvin Williams, instigated by Vice Mayor Natasha Ervin, coincides with Williams filing a whistleblower complaint accusing the Vice Mayor of embezzlement and potential employee fraud.

• Aug 26, 2024

Ex-Jaguars employee accused of stealing $22 million to fund lavish lifestyle

Amit Patel is accused of using the money to buy a Tesla Model 3 sedan, a Nissan pickup truck, a condo in Ponte Vedra Beach and a $95,000 watch.

• Dec 7, 2023

Relative of ex-Hammocks HOA president now accused in probe of wrongdoing

A relative of the former president of the Hammocks Community Association has been arrested and is facing charges after being accused of helping to cover up alleged wrongdoing.

• Dec 1, 2023