{"id":186753,"date":"2026-03-11T04:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T04:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/186753\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T04:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T04:19:08","slug":"man-arrested-after-allegedly-brandishing-gun-in-mdc-hialeah-campus-garage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/186753\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Arrested After Allegedly Brandishing Gun in MDC Hialeah Campus Garage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published on Mar. 10, 2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Hialeah%2C+FL&amp;city=Hialeah&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Man+Arrested+After+Allegedly+Brandishing+Gun+in+MDC+Hialeah+Campus+Garage&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fhialeah%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F10%2Fman-arrested-after-allegedly-brandishing-gun-in-mdc-hialeah-campus-garage%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A 23-year-old man was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on another driver during a dispute in the parking garage of Miami Dade College&#8217;s Hialeah Campus. Police say they found drugs and a firearm in the suspect&#8217;s vehicle after the incident.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the risks of road rage and the potential for violence when firearms are involved, especially in a crowded campus setting. It also raises concerns about the presence of illegal drugs and weapons on college campuses.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>According to police, the confrontation unfolded around 10:20 a.m. on the first level of the multi-level parking garage at 1780 W. 49th St. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Leonard Diaz of West Miami-Dade, allegedly reached into his vehicle, took out a firearm, tucked it into his waistband, and walked toward the victim&#8217;s car while yelling and kicking the vehicle. Officers searching Diaz&#8217;s vehicle found two small baggies of suspected cocaine, a baggie of suspected ecstasy, a bag of suspected marijuana, and a firearm under the front seat.<\/p>\n<p>      The incident occurred around 10:20 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2026.<br \/>\n        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Leonard Diaz<\/p>\n<p>A 23-year-old man from West Miami-Dade who was arrested for allegedly brandishing a firearm and possessing drugs during a road rage incident at the Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus.<\/p>\n<p>Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus<\/p>\n<p>A campus of Miami Dade College located in Hialeah, Florida, where the road rage incident took place in the parking garage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Hialeah%2C+FL&amp;city=Hialeah&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Man+Arrested+After+Allegedly+Brandishing+Gun+in+MDC+Hialeah+Campus+Garage&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fhialeah%2Fnews%2F2026%2F03%2F10%2Fman-arrested-after-allegedly-brandishing-gun-in-mdc-hialeah-campus-garage%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cWe must take these types of incidents seriously and ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff on all of our campuses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Dr. Madeline Pumariega, President, Miami Dade College (Miami Herald)<\/p>\n<p>            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Leonard Diaz at a hearing later this week.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This incident underscores the importance of addressing road rage and the presence of illegal weapons and drugs on college campuses to maintain a safe learning environment for students. It also highlights the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement and educational institutions to prevent such dangerous situations from occurring.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Published on Mar. 10, 2026 Got story updates? 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