A Miramar Police sergeant is facing criminal charges and has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend following a breakup, using his deceased mother as part of an apparent ploy to get her outside, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
Background
Sgt. Devarious Holloway, 32, had been in a relationship with the victim when she decided to end it, authorities said. The incident allegedly occurred around 7 p.m. at the victim's home on NW 100th Street in Miami. According to the arrest affidavit, Holloway texted the victim asking her to come outside, claiming his mother wanted to speak with her. The victim found this suspicious because Holloway's mother died in 2017.
When she went outside, Holloway was standing next to a parked vehicle and asked, "So we're done?" according to the complaint. Fearing for her safety, the victim walked toward her sister's residence on the same property but in a different structure. She then discovered that Holloway had apparently entered her home without permission.
The Charges
Holloway is charged with misdemeanor battery and criminal mischief valued at $200 or less. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office arrest affidavit alleges that once inside, Holloway threw the victim's phone at her — it missed and struck a door. He allegedly grabbed her by the shoulders and pushed her down onto a couch. When she tried to stand, he punched her in the mouth, causing a cut to her lip.
The altercation continued as the two grappled, with Holloway allegedly kicking the victim in the right leg, resulting in bruising, according to investigators. The victim broke free and ran to her bedroom, closing the door behind her. Authorities said Holloway then kicked the bedroom door, causing the frame to break. He repeatedly asked about their relationship status while the victim begged for her phone back.
When police arrived at the scene, they noted that Holloway had left but was still outside when the victim opened the front door. According to the affidavit, he continued yelling at her and struck her in the chest before eventually departing the premises. The victim later went to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office to report the incident. Holloway turned himself in to jail on Monday and has since bonded out.
Key Takeaways
- Sgt. Devarious Holloway allegedly used his mother's death as a lure, claiming she wanted to speak with the victim even though she died in 2017
- The alleged assault occurred at the victim's home where Holloway entered without permission after using deception to get her outside
- Holloway faces misdemeanor battery and criminal mischief charges stemming from the incident
- The Miramar Police Department has placed Holloway on administrative leave pending an internal review
What's Next
Holloway's next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 26. The Miramar Police Department confirmed it initiated a thorough administrative review in accordance with established departmental procedures following notification of the off-duty incident from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.