Man accused of striking parking enforcement specialist with vehicle while fleeing citation in Doral

DORAL, Fla. — A man was arrested Thursday after police said he struck a parking enforcement specialist with his vehicle while attempting to avoid a parking citation in downtown Doral.

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Ronald Ebrain Hernandez-Belisario, 43, of Doral, faces a charge of aggravated battery on a police officer, firefighter or official.

According to an arrest report, the victim, a City of Miami parking enforcement specialist, was working in the downtown Doral area on Thursday when she noticed a gray Honda parked in a marked pay zone in the 8500 block of Northwest 53rd Terrace.

Police said the specialist ran the vehicle’s Florida tag and discovered that payment had not been made for the parking space. The specialist then made contact with Hernandez-Belisario, who was sitting inside the vehicle and appeared to be on a phone call, and informed him that payment was required before leaving the area, authorities said.

Police said the specialist later returned and found that the car was still there and Hernandez-Belisario had still not paid for parking.

As she began issuing a citation, Hernandez-Belisario allegedly drove away and struck the specialist with the vehicle’s passenger-side mirror.

The specialist was not seriously injured and declined medical treatment, according to police.

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Investigators later located Hernandez-Belisario at a Doral address associated with the vehicle’s registration. Police said the victim identified him during a show-up identification procedure.

After being advised of his rights, Hernandez-Belisario agreed to speak with investigators, according to the report.

Police said Hernandez-Belisario told officers he did not realize he was required to pay for parking while remaining inside the vehicle. He also said he left the area in a hurry, but claimed the specialist struck his passenger-side mirror, authorities said.

According to the report, Hernandez-Belisario told investigators he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time, but does take medication for anxiety.

Police said the incident was captured on the victim’s body-worn camera.

Hernandez-Belisario was transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

As of Friday morning, the Venezuelan national remained there on the aggravated battery charge as well as on an immigration hold.

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