A man is accused of exposing himself to a child and an adult in Hallandale Beach, and a short video clip racing around social media shows officers restraining him on the ground. In the footage, officers take the man down and handcuff him while bystanders record on their phones. Local viewers shared the clip widely on social platforms, and the video was soon picked up by local news outlets.
The video, which, according to CBS News Miami, was originally posted by the social feed Only in Dade, shows officers taking the man to the ground in Hallandale Beach. CBS News Miami's brief item presents only the video and does not identify the suspect or list any charges.
Possible charges under state law
Under Florida law, exposure of sexual organs is prohibited and is generally a first-degree misdemeanor under Fla. Stat. §800.03. When an exposure occurs in the presence of a child it can be charged under Fla. Stat. §800.04 as a more serious offense. For the statutory language, see Florida Statutes Chapter 800.
What remains unclear
The short clip does not show the moment of the alleged exposure and offers no details about the man's identity, possible motive, or whether prosecutors have filed any charges. CBS News Miami's segment does not include a police statement in the video, and any formal charging decisions or results of investigators' work are not included.
How to report
If you witnessed the incident or have information for investigators, call 911 in an emergency or the Hallandale Beach Police non-emergency line at (954) 764-4357, per the department’s contact page. See the Hallandale Beach Police Department for contact and records information.
