Miami Man Arrested, Accused Of Brandishing Weapon At Driver In Florida Keys – CBS Miami

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Monroe Sheriff’s Office said a 22-year-old Miami man was arrested Friday night for brandishing a firearm in front of another driver on U.S. 1.

Authorities said Juan Alberto Soriano Vargas was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of improper exhibition of a firearm.

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Here is what the sheriff’s office said led to Soriano Vargas’ arrest:

“The victims, a driver and passenger, stated they were northbound near Mile Marker 95 when the driver of another vehicle displayed a firearm, creating a fear that the driver was going to use the firearm.”

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“The suspect vehicle was stopped at approximately 7:53 p.m. near Mile Marker 102 by Deputies Jamie Miller and Jason Farr. The suspects matched the descriptions provided.”

Authorities said two 9mm handguns were found in Soriano Vargas’ vehicle.

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He was subsequently taken to jail.