A 35-year-old man identified as Francisco Alejandro Fernández was arrested this Tuesday in the city of Hialeah, months after his partner's 80-year-old mother reported him for verbal abuse and theft.
The victim alleged that her own daughter and the accused—a Hispanic whose country of origin has not been revealed— subjected her to constant insults and threats, as well as appropriating her belongings and resources.
According to the report from the Hialeah Police Department, officers responded to a call on October 27, 2024, at a residence located in the 400 block of East 45th Street.
The victim informed the authorities that both her daughter and Fernández verbally abused her, claiming that they could do whatever they wanted with her, her home, and her belongings due to her advanced age.
The agents indicated that Fernández was insisting to the victim that, because she was 80 years old, her daughter had rights over all her possessions and, consequently, he did too.
Furthermore, the report details that both were consuming daily the food that the elderly woman purchased with her own resources, leaving her in a precarious situation.
Emotional and psychological abuse led the victim to isolate herself in her room, as she explained to the officers.
"I fear my daughter as much as her partner. I feel that they are waiting for my death to take my house and my possessions," the woman reportedly said in her statement, according to local media.
On the day of the complaint, Fernández allegedly burst into the elderly woman's room and began to search through her belongings without her consent.
When the woman demanded that he leave, he responded with shouting, insisting that he had the right to be in the house and do whatever he wanted. At that moment, the victim decided to call 911.
When the agents arrived at the residence, the elderly woman was crying uncontrollably and struggling to breathe, showing signs of intense distress and fear.
Background and arrest
Fernández's history with the law already included a previous arrest on February 4, 2024, for breaking and entering, after disregarding a prior warning and showing up at the victim's residence without permission.
On Tuesday, the authorities finally arrested him and charged him with aggravated abuse against an elderly or disabled person.
As of the closure of this note, Fernández remains detained at the Turner Guilford Knight (TGK) Correctional Center, awaiting the setting of his bail.
The police report does not mention whether the victim’s daughter will face charges for her alleged involvement in the incident.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arrests in Hialeah for Abuse and Theft
Who is Francisco Alejandro Fernández and why was he arrested?
Francisco Alejandro Fernández is a 35-year-old man arrested in Hialeah for verbal abuse and theft from his partner's mother. The report was filed by the victim, an 80-year-old woman, who claimed that both Fernández and his daughter were subjecting her to abuse and appropriating her belongings.
What kind of abuse did the victim suffer, and how did it affect their daily life?
The victim suffered verbal abuse and emotional trauma, which led her to live in constant fear and isolation in her room. Additionally, the abuse included the appropriation of her food and resources, leaving her in a precarious situation.
What actions did the police take regarding this, and what is the current situation of the accused?
The Hialeah police responded to the report on October 27, 2024, and after investigating the case, arrested Francisco Alejandro Fernández for aggravated abuse against an elderly or disabled person. Fernández is currently detained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, awaiting bail determination.
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