Misael González Rodríguez, 53, was arrested Sunday afternoon in Hialeah after being caught driving a dark-colored SUV that had been reported stolen days earlier.
The arrest occurred around 4:00 pm at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 49th Street East in the city, when a Hialeah police officer spotted the vehicle and pulled it over. Upon requesting the car's documents, the officer discovered that González Rodríguez was driving with a suspended license since 2023.
Additionally, the vehicle's identification numbers were altered, and the license plate it carried—number 43AKSE—had also been reported stolen. Following his arrest, González Rodríguez was taken to Hialeah Hospital due to a medical emergency. After receiving treatment and being discharged, he was returned to the county jail, where he appeared before the Miami-Dade criminal court on Monday.
During the hearing, Judge Mindy S. Glazer stated that González Rodríguez was accused of stealing a vehicle and selling stolen items and that a public defender would be appointed to represent him. The judge also found probable cause for the charges of possessing a vehicle with altered identification and petty theft, a second-degree misdemeanor.
Misael González was given a $2,500 bail for the first charge, with the option to enroll in the pre-trial program if unable to pay the bail. The vehicle was seized by Hialeah police for further investigation.
Misael González Rodríguez's Arrest and Charges Explained
Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the arrest of Misael González Rodríguez in Hialeah and the charges he faces.
Why was Misael González Rodríguez arrested?
He was arrested for driving a stolen SUV with a suspended license, possessing a vehicle with altered identification, and carrying a stolen license plate.
What charges is he facing?
He is facing charges of vehicle theft, selling stolen items, possessing a vehicle with altered identification, and petty theft.
What was the outcome of the court hearing?
Judge Mindy S. Glazer set a $2,500 bail for the first charge and indicated that a public defender would be assigned to represent González Rodríguez.
What will happen to the stolen vehicle?
The vehicle was seized by Hialeah police for further investigation.