Public Records Request – DUI/Child Neglect Arrest of Alexandra Alcala – January 11, 2025 (Palmetto Expressway)

Dear Police News:

Thank you for your interest in public records of Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.  Your request has been received and is being processed.  Your request was received in this office on 3/30/2025 and given the reference number P267810-033025 for tracking purposes. To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Florida Sunshine Law, I hereby request the following records:

I request access to the following public records related to the January 11, 2025 arrest of Alexandra Mackenzie Alcala by Miami-Dade deputies for DUI and child neglect:

All body-worn camera footage from Deputy Felicia Kinsey-Smith and any other deputies involved.

All dash camera footage from patrol units involved in the stop, arrest, or transport.

All rear-seat (in-cruiser) camera footage, particularly while Ms. Alcala was detained or in custody.

Any records documenting notification to DCF (Florida Department of Children and Families), including timestamps and call logs.

Incident Summary (per media sources):

Name: Alexandra Alcala

Date of Arrest: January 11, 2025

Time: Approx. 11:40 PM

Location: Northbound Palmetto Expressway (near NW 12th Ave → NW 37th Ave), Miami Gardens

Agency: MDSO, with FHP and Miami Gardens PD assisting

Charges:

3x Felony Child Neglect

DUI (BAC .14%/.15%)

Resisting Arrest (Misdemeanor)

Arresting Deputy: Felicia Kinsey-Smith

Involved Agencies: MDSO, FHP, Miami Gardens PD

Incarceration Site: Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center

Bond: $3,500

The request is made in the public interest to inform the public about police protocol, DUI enforcement involving minors, and interagency response to child endangerment. This is not for commercial use, and I request a waiver of any applicable fees. Please provide all responsive records in digital format, if possible.

If any material is withheld, please provide the statutory exemption and release any segregable, redacted content.

Thank you for your time and transparency.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Police Cam News

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