Driver Arrested After He Tried to Get Towed Truck Back from South Beach Tow Yard, Police Say
Man Behind Bars for Attempting to Steal His Truck
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – A man is behind bars after he tried to take his towed truck back without paying the fees.
Incident Occurred at Tremont Towing
According to detectives, 37-year-old Milton Murcia, a bartender, entered the tow yard to see how he could get his truck back. However, when he was unable to pay the tow fees and was told he needed additional paperwork to retrieve the truck, he became frustrated.
Murcia’s Attempt to Flee the Yard
At the window, before the mayhem, Murcia was permitted to enter the tow yard and retrieve his items from the truck. However, as he got into his truck to retrieve his items, he started the engine and attempted to flee the yard lot. Video shows Murcia crashing his truck against walls, a concrete pillar, and metal gates surrounding the tow yard.
Tow Yard Employees Chase After Truck
Tow yard employees chased after the truck as they attempted to stop it, but Murcia wanted to find an exit. He crashed the truck into one of the gates and then quickly turned south but saw that he was blocked by traffic. Employees quickly dialed 911.
Police Arrive and Arrest Murcia
Moments later, Miami Beach Police arrived to arrest Murcia as employees re-towed the pickup truck back to the tow yard. Footage shows the truck badly damaged as well as the business gate that Murcia slammed into. Tow yard employees said they had recently worked on that gate and unfortunately will have to re-work on the gate after the Tuesday incident.
Consequences of Murcia’s Actions
As for Murcia, he appeared in bond court on Tuesday. The bartender had his freedom 86ed and now he’s parked in jail. Police said he was drunk when he tried to steal back his truck, so they also charged him with DUI. Jail records show Murcia remains behind bars at the Miami-Dade County jail.
Conclusion
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following the proper procedures when dealing with towed vehicles. Attempting to take matters into one’s own hands can lead to serious consequences, including criminal charges and damage to property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What happened during the incident?
A: Milton Murcia, a 37-year-old bartender, attempted to take his towed truck back without paying the fees. He became frustrated when he was unable to pay the tow fees and was told he needed additional paperwork to retrieve the truck.
Q: What did Murcia do next?
A: He started the engine and attempted to flee the yard lot, crashing his truck against walls, a concrete pillar, and metal gates surrounding the tow yard.
Q: How did the tow yard employees respond?
A: They chased after the truck as they attempted to stop it, but Murcia wanted to find an exit. They eventually pulled him out of the truck and held him until police arrived.
Q: What charges is Murcia facing?
A: He is facing charges of criminal mischief and petty theft, as well as DUI.
