Federal immigration authorities filed a detainer against Meliza Campos-Sanchez, a Cuban national arrested on felony charges including arson and child abuse. Miami-Dade law enforcement responded to reports of an intentional kitchen fire at a Miami home on Sunday, Aug. 16, and located Campos-Sanchez afterward.
WHO:Meliza Campos-Sanchez; federal immigration authorities; Miami-Dade law enforcement
WHAT:ICE lodged an immigration detainer after Campos-Sanchez was arrested on felony arson and child abuse charges tied to an intentional kitchen fire.
WHEN:Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 2:24 PM ET
WHERE:Miami
WHY:No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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