South Florida political consultant Vanessa Brito was cuffed at a Wynwood fundraiser Tuesday night, nabbed on a bench warrant that's been out for her capture since she missed a court date seven years ago. Brito, a name known in local political circles, found herself in an awkward predicament when police acted on a tip they received about her presence at the event, despite her warrant being a long-forgotten issue, as reported by Local 10 News.
Arrested for a misdemeanor shoplifting charge dating back to 2017, she missed a court appearance while caring for her terminally ill mother. "I guess somebody wanted to punk me," Brito said, after being released on bail. Her arrest has sparked debates over whether this was a personal attack tied to the murky waters of South Florida politics. Notably, the police were not actively on the hunt for her prior to the anonymous tip-off, according to Local10 News.
Brito, who has previously consulted on various campaigns and is active in Democratic Party circles, was at the fundraiser for congressional candidate Sabrina Bousbar when the unexpected arrest was made. As per Political Cortadito, she was ironically listed as a co-host for the event alongside other prominent figures in the political realm. The report also details Brito's troubled history that includes a previous arrest and alleged involvement in an array of political schemes and financial discrepancies within the party.
Amid the revelation of her arrest, questions have arisen about her true residence – despite claiming Miami as her base, it's suggested she lives in Labelle, Florida, with her father. "I'm just done," Brito told Political Cortadito, signaling a possible retreat from the political battlegrounds of Miami-Dade where, as it turns out, the struggle for power can ensnare even those who operate behind the scenes. Brito has to once again face the misdemeanor charge, but the echoes of the political machinations that may have led to her outing at the fundraiser seem a greater cause for concern, as per Political Cartadito.
