Three teen suspects face judge after Homestead police-involved shooting tied to armed carjacking
Prosecutors cite gang ties as the judge warns one defendant he is "lucky to be alive."
Watch CBS News
Peter D'Oench is a reporter for CBS News Miami.
He came to the station from WKRN-TV in Nashville in September 2007.
He is seen regularly on weekdays on the news at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. and focuses on enterprise, crime-related and breaking news stories and doing follow-up reports on the stories he has covered.
He has been nominated for two Emmy Awards, most recently in 2023 for his part in team coverage involving the wrath of Hurricane Ian in 2022.
D'Oench was an award-winning member of the WPLG News Team as a reporter from 1989-2004.
In addition, he was a producer for news, special projects and the station's Problem Solvers franchise from 2004-2007.
Prior to joining WPLG, he was an anchor/reporter with WTNH, New Haven (1984-1989); a reporter for WFTV, Orlando (1983-1984); a reporter and morning anchor with WCBS, New York City (1982-1983); a reporter for WSVN, Miami (1978-1982) and a reporter for KAMR, Amarillo, Texas (1977-1978).
D'Oench is the recipient of a number of prestigious honors and awards, including a Silver Circle and five Sunshine State Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, a pair of awards from the Sigma Delta Chi honor society, a special citation from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, an Excellence in Reporting commendation from the New York City Overseas Press Club, a special citation from the Miami-Dade County PTA and a special commendation from former Florida Gov. Bob Graham.
D'Oench and his wife Connie have three daughters, Jennifer, Dana and Holly, and two granddaughters, Taylor and Zoey.
Prosecutors cite gang ties as the judge warns one defendant he is "lucky to be alive."
Jose Gustavo Palma says his son was the family's provider and had two jobs. The 23-year-old died in a violent multi-car crash near Bird Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, both the first and second crashes involved in the incident involved wrong-way drivers.
A 21-year-old Miami Dade College student was charged with vehicular homicide after police said he was driving 80 mph in a 30-mph zone.
Breanna Evans faces attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting a stranger in the head during rush hour traffic in Boca Raton.
Officer David Cajuso, a 10-year veteran and father of three, was remembered with solemn procession and tributes.
According to MDFR, the crash happened at about 11:25 a.m. at I-75 and Gratigny Parkway, prompting crews to close all northbound lanes.
The female victim testified about one of the suspects, identified as 26-year-old Kim Aime. "She was the one who initiated everything."
The 46-year-old said he was with friends when the attack happened late Saturday morning while he was snorkeling off Boca Chita Key.
Neighbors said they were startled awake by the sound of gunfire near Southwest 12th Avenue and 9th Street just after 1 a.m.
Lead detective Jackie Del Sol of the South Miami Police Department said surveillance video shows the suspect getting out of a black 2019 Land Rover.
Police said the vandalism took place on two separate occasions, Sept. 5 and Oct. 4, on a sidewalk in the 200 block of NE 12th Avenue.
Kendrick Lesesne was on his way home to Broward County when someone opened fire on his car just south of the 199th Street exit, near Hard Rock Stadium.
One man was found lying on the ground and the other man was found in a vehicle. Both were fatally shot.
The school announced that it is implementing heightened security measures as a precaution, stressing its commitment to student and staff safety.