MIAMI, FL – A Miami man faces serious charges following accusations that he tracked his estranged wife using a hidden device and assaulted her new partner.
Andres Felipe Dorado, 39, was arrested on May 22 after a violent incident at a Miami hotel. Allegedly incited by jealousy and a misunderstanding of his former relationship status, Dorado is charged with aggravated battery with a weapon causing great bodily harm, criminal mischief, and installing a tracking device without consent.
The police responded swiftly to distress calls from the hotel where Dorado reportedly caused a commotion, refusing to leave and displaying violent behavior. According to court documents, Dorado’s wife had separated from him three months prior and had since started a new romantic relationship. Upon learning of this, Dorado allegedly demanded to meet her at the hotel.
Details emerged that Dorado’s wife, feeling pressured, descended to the lobby with her new boyfriend to confront Dorado. The encounter turned violent when Dorado allegedly attacked the new boyfriend, delivering a punch and inflicting a severe arm injury with a knife, which was later discovered by police in Dorado’s vehicle.
The arrest led to further revelations when Dorado’s wife disclosed the discovery of an Apple AirTag under the passenger seat of her vehicle. She conducted her investigation, revealing that the tracking device was linked to Dorado without her consent, escalating fears of continued invasion of her privacy.
Witnesses, including the police, reported seeing Dorado flee the scene, carrying what appeared to be a black object, heightening the drama of the unfolding events.
Dorado was initially held on a $7,650 bond, which he posted shortly after. His first court appearance included a stern warning from Judge Mindy Glazer, who ordered Dorado to maintain distance from both his wife and her new partner to prevent further incidents.
As Dorado awaits his next court date set for June 20, the case underscores the increasing concerns over digital surveillance tools in domestic conflicts, raising questions about privacy rights and legal interpretations in such contexts.