The Miami Springs Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect accused of lewd and lascivious molestation. The suspect allegedly gave $6 to a 7-year-old girl to keep quiet about the abuse, according to a public statement.
According to Local 10 News, the incident occurred on a Monday at a business in Miami Springs. A woman reportedly witnessed Phaisan Pongkiatsakun alone with the child in a loft area and became suspicious. She reported her concerns to local authorities, prompting an immediate police response. Pongkiatsakun, who resides in Virginia Gardens and was born in Thailand, was identified by police as they began their investigation into the alleged abuse.
Details from the same Local 10 News report indicate that the young victim informed both the woman and a police investigator that Pongkiatsakun had touched her, kissed her on the lips, and instructed her not to tell anyone. The report also states that he gave her $6, allegedly to ensure her silence regarding the abuse. These statements were included in the Miami Springs Police Department’s arrest report and formed the basis for the criminal charge.
Local 10 News confirms that Pongkiatsakun was booked into Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Tuesday afternoon and is being held on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold. Jail records show he faces one count of lewd and lascivious molestation, a felony under Florida law. His custody status is pending further court proceedings. Police are urging anyone with information about this or related incidents to contact Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers, highlighting the ongoing nature of their investigation.
According to information available on its official website, the Miami Springs Police Department provides law enforcement services within Miami Springs, Florida. The department’s mission includes ensuring public safety, conducting criminal investigations, and engaging in community outreach efforts aimed at preventing and addressing crime.
