HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiami Beach Police Lead Arrest of Violent Wanted Fugitive Following Multi-Agency Operation-3MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
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Christopher Bess, Public Information Officer
Tel: 305.673.7776 ext. 25654
E-mail: christopherbess@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2025
Miami Beach Police Lead Arrest of Violent Wanted Fugitive Following
Multi-Agency Operation
–Joint Investigation with MBPD, FBI and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Results in the Capture
of Dangerous Human Trafficking Offender –
MIAMI BEACH, FL – On Friday, October 24, 2025, the Miami Beach Police
Department’s Criminal Investigations Division, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI), arrested Dshante Styles (DOB 12/27/1989)—a known fugitive
wanted out of Las Vegas, Nevada for a series of violent offenses, to include human
trafficking.
Miami Beach Police Robbery Detectives were notified by the FBI Violent Crimes Task
Force regarding a lead on a wanted fugitive believed to be within the City of Miami
Beach. The defendant, identified as Dshante Styles, who possesses an extensive and
violent criminal history, had an active fugitive warrant issued by the Las Vegas
Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) for sex trafficking, disobeying a police officer,
and endangering other persons and property.
Through joint investigative efforts and the use of advanced technology, including
License Plate Reader (LPR) data and FBI intelligence, detectives identified a rental
minivan operated by the defendant in the 400 block of 10 Street. When Miami Beach
detectives attempted a traffic stop, the vehicle fled the area. The suspect’s vehicle was
later located in North Bay Village, where Miami Beach Robbery Detectives, the
Strategic Enforcement Team, and FBI agents conducted surveillance and observed the
defendant exiting the vehicle. Upon contact, the defendant attempted to flee on foot,
however, was apprehended after a short pursuit and taken into custody without further
incident.
A review of Styles’ criminal background revealed an extensive and violent record,
including prior arrests for armed robbery, sex trafficking, kidnapping, firearms violations,
fraud, burglary, grand theft auto, domestic battery, and parole violations. In addition to
the outstanding fugitive warrant, he now faces new charges of fleeing and eluding a
police officer.
“This arrest underscores the power of partnership and the value of proactive policing,”
said Chief Wayne A. Jones. “This individual posed a significant danger to our
community and others across the country. Thanks to the coordination and diligence of
our detectives and federal partners, a violent offender is now off the streets.”
Body-worn camera footage and media availability are available upon request.
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