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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 12:19 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 12:19 EST
status: reported
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# Miami Gardens mother arrested after son, 9, calls 911 about hunger

Miami Gardens police said a 9-year-old called 911 saying he was hungry and found him and his 6-year-old sister home alone without readily available food.

Section: [Public Safety](/miami/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Miami Gardens Police Department](/miami/wiki/miami-gardens-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [Local 10 News (WPLG, ABC)](https://www.local10.com/news/local/2026/11/12/miami-gardens-mom-jailed-after-9-year-old-calls-911-to-say-he-was-hungry-cops-say/), 2026-11-12 12:19 EST: Miami Gardens mom jailed after 9-year-old calls 911 to say ‘he was hungry,’ cops say

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