Man Arrested For Assaulting, Threatening Jewish People With "Sharp Object" In Sunny Isles Beach

By Hunter Geisel, CBS Miami

March 11, 2024

SUNNY ISLES BEACH — A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening members of the Jewish community in Sunny Isles Beach during multiple separate incidents over the weekend.

In a Sunday press release, Sunny Isles Beach Police announced the arrest of 39-year-old Mohammad Ali Alsaccal, who was reportedly involved in at least three separate incidents targeting Jewish people where he brandished a weapon and made threats to harm them.

He is currently facing various charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and harassing or intimidating based on religious or ethnic heritage with credible threats. According to police, Alsaccal identified himself as a Jordanian citizen, though it is unclear if he is also a U.S. citizen.

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