Miami Beach police arrest man after scooter escape attempt; investigators recover cocaine and other suspected drugs

Arrest follows mid-day pursuit near Collins Avenue and Ninth Street

Miami Beach police arrested a 40-year-old man after an attempted escape that unfolded in broad daylight in the South Beach area, authorities said. The suspect, identified as Antwan Moss, was taken into custody after officers pursued him for several blocks following an encounter near the intersection of Collins Avenue and Ninth Street.

Video from a nearby hotel captured the moment an officer stopped a police vehicle and moved in to detain Moss, who was on a scooter. Moss ran from officers and was captured a short distance away near Washington Avenue, police said.

Recovered evidence includes suspected cocaine and MDMA

Investigators reported recovering a bag containing suspected drugs in an alley near the route of the chase. Police said the contents included cocaine and MDMA. Authorities alleged the drugs were discarded during the foot pursuit.

In a court appearance the next day, a judge found probable cause in the case and set bond at $8,000. Moss remained held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as the initial court proceedings moved forward.

What is known, and what remains unresolved

Authorities have not publicly released detailed information about the events leading up to the attempted detention, including what prompted officers to focus on Moss before the chase began. Police said they had been tracking Moss as part of an undercover operation, but additional operational details were not disclosed in the publicly available reporting.

The available information also does not specify the exact list of criminal counts Moss is facing beyond drug-related allegations described by police. Court records and arrest documentation are typically required to confirm formal charges and the prosecution’s initial allegations.

• Location: South Beach area near Collins Avenue and Ninth Street
• Event: Scooter encounter followed by foot pursuit and arrest
• Evidence reported recovered: suspected cocaine and MDMA in a nearby alley
• Court status: probable cause found; $8,000 bond set

The case now moves into a phase where charging documents, lab testing of seized substances, and future court hearings will determine how the allegations are formally presented and contested.

No injuries were reported in connection with the arrest in the publicly available details, and no additional suspects were identified.