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North Miami Beach Police Captain Arrested on Video Voyeurism Charge

The arrest has prompted a criminal probe with Miami‑Dade cooperation and an internal review that the police chief called a breach of public trust.

Overview

  • Capt. Jose Maya, who was arrested Tuesday, is in custody and has been relieved of his duties while criminal and administrative investigations proceed.
  • Police allege Maya secretly recorded his 23‑year‑old stepdaughter showering using a cellphone and another device and investigators say the victim later recorded hallway video that helped corroborate her account.
  • Chief Juan Pinillos called the allegations a serious breach of the public’s trust and said the department is fully cooperating with the Miami‑Dade Sheriff's Office.
  • A judge set bond at $7,500 and ordered Maya to stay away from the alleged victim, but court records and jail logs show he remained in custody as of the latest reports.
  • Officials have released few details so the case remains developing and could lead to both criminal charges and department discipline depending on the investigations’ findings.