MIAMI BEACH, Fla. \u2014 A witness asked police officers to impound about 10 firearms that belonged to a 53-year-old man, who was accused of threatening men who were working as valet attendants in Miami Beach, according to police. <\/p>\n
The witness reported that Steven Goldman, who lives where the valet attendants work in the city\u2019s Mid-Beach neighborhood, kept the firearms in a safe, and he \u201chad become increasingly unwell.\u201d<\/p>\n
On Friday, Miami Beach police officers responded to the valet area at the Seacoast, a beachfront community at 5151 Collins Ave., according to a police officer\u2019s arrest report. <\/p>\n
Goldman had parked his silver Hyundai Sonata for over 40 minutes at the front of the valet area, blocking vehicles from passing, and he was angry over a parking violation sticker on his window, according to police. <\/p>\n
Witnesses in the valet area and valet office reported Goldman was screaming, threw the parking violation sticker, pushed an employee, got back in the Hyundai, and grabbed a gun, according to police. <\/p>\n
Goldman lifted his gun and pointed it at one of the victims while shouting an expletive several times before driving away in the Hyundai, according to the police officer\u2019s report. <\/p>\n
Surfside police officers stopped Goldman at Collins Avenue and 93 Street. One of the officers reported that Goldman \u201chad bloodshot eyes, slurred speech,\u201d and \u201da heavy odor of alcohol emitted” from his breath when he said, \u201cI pulled a firearm on someone!\u201d<\/p>\n
Police officers also reported Goldman had two guns \u2014 a black Smith & Wesson M&P Shield and a black and silver Springfield XD 9mm handgun \u2014 in a suitcase in the trunk of the car. <\/p>\n
Records show police officers arrested Goldman on Friday evening, Miami-Dade corrections booked him early Saturday morning, and he appeared in court on Sunday and Monday. <\/p>\n
Goldman faced charges of burglary with assault or battery, and aggravated assault with a firearm. He also had a warrant case for driving under the influence. <\/p>\n
According to court records, a judge ordered Goldman to stay away from two victims, and he posted a $5,000 bond on Tuesday. <\/p>\n
Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Richard Hersch was set to preside over the felony case. <\/p>\n
Local 10 News Assignment Editor Carson Merlo contributed to this report. <\/p>\n
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