Miami Beach

MacArthur Causeway reopened as police take four people into custody

The MacArthur Causeway has reopened after being shut down for more than an hour by Miami Beach police.

Five people were arrested and officers seized 8 dirt bikes and ATVs, Miami Beach Police said.

“These arrests should serve as a reminder to those considering the reckless and illegal operation of these vehicles; you will be stopped and arrested,” the department said in a statement Sunday.

According to the police reports, some of the drivers were charged with reckless driving, resisting and fleeing a police officer, and leaving the scene of an accident.

Around 7:30 p.m., police tweeted the causeway was closed in both directions due to a police search. At the time, police said they were searching for a subject who was possibly armed.

This is a developing story and will be updated when more information is available.

This story was originally published January 16, 2021 at 8:50 PM.

Devoun Cetoute
Miami Herald
Miami Herald Cops and Breaking News Reporter Devoun Cetoute covers a plethora of Florida topics, from breaking news to crime patterns. He was on the breaking news team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022. He’s a graduate of the University of Florida, born and raised in Miami-Dade. Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.
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