Staff report
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Following a disruptive evening near the University of Florida campus, Antonio Miranda, 53, found himself in police custody on Saturday night. The arrest came after he allegedly exposed himself in a bustling area filled with students celebrating the UF Homecoming game.
The incident unfolded around 11:10 p.m. on October 18, when a Gainesville Police Department officer stationed in the 1800 block of West University Avenue was alerted by several women and a security guard from a nearby venue. They accused Miranda of exposing himself and engaging in lewd behavior in front of the college crowd. One witness even provided the officer with video evidence of the act.
Upon confronting Miranda, the officer noted that he immediately apologized, saying, “I’m sorry,” while onlookers confirmed his identity by exclaiming, “That’s him!” Faced with the prospect of arrest, Miranda reportedly requested to be Baker-acted, expressing a desire to avoid jail. Despite this plea, he was taken into custody, where he allegedly used racial slurs against the jail staff and expressed indifference about the situation, claiming he would soon be released.
According to the arrest report, Miranda is listed as homeless and now faces charges of disturbing the peace and indecent exposure, with a prior conviction for the latter offense. His criminal history includes six felony convictions, three of which were violent, and 29 misdemeanor convictions for non-violent offenses. He has served two terms in state prison, with his last release slated for July 2025. Judge James Colaw has set his bail at $110,000.
Miranda, who is described as homeless on the arrest report, has been charged with disturbing the peace and indecent exposure with a previous conviction for indecent exposure. He has six felony convictions (three violent) and 29 misdemeanor convictions (non-violent) and has served two state prison sentences, with his most recent release in July 2025. Judge James Colaw set bail at $110,000.
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