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Delray Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Miami-Dade Lieutenant Arrested for Alleged Attempt to Meet Minor
Christopher Diaz charged with battery after being confronted by 'predator catchers' group
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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A Miami-Dade sheriff's lieutenant named Christopher Diaz was arrested in Delray Beach, Florida after allegedly trying to meet up with a minor he had been communicating with on dating apps. Diaz was confronted by a group called '561 Predator Catchers' who posed as the minor, and he was subsequently charged with battery.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of law enforcement officials abusing their positions of power and trust, and the efforts of citizen groups to expose such predatory behavior targeting minors. It raises concerns about the vetting and oversight of police officers, as well as the need for stronger measures to protect vulnerable youth from online exploitation.
The details
According to the arrest report, Diaz matched with the 'minor' on two dating apps and continued communicating with her even after she told him she was 15 years old. Their conversations became sexual in nature, and they also FaceTimed. On the day of the incident, the 'minor' agreed to meet Diaz at a theater, where he allegedly touched her face and upper chest despite her telling him 'no'. Diaz was then confronted by the '561 Predator Catchers' group, who livestreamed the encounter, before being taken into custody by police.
- On Friday, February 14, 2026, Diaz was arrested by the Delray Beach Police Department.
The players
Christopher Diaz
A lieutenant with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office who was arrested and charged with battery for allegedly attempting to meet up with a minor he had been communicating with online.
Rosie Cordero-Stutz
The Miami-Dade Sheriff who released a statement condemning Diaz's actions and stating that the department has no tolerance for such behavior, and is fully cooperating with the criminal investigation.
561 Predator Catchers
A group that poses as minors online to try and expose adults seeking to meet up with underage individuals for illicit purposes, and who confronted Diaz at the theater.
What they’re saying
“I am outraged by the arrest of one of my deputies on criminal charges involving alleged contact with an individual who posed as a minor. This behavior is unacceptable and represents a serious betrayal of the oath we swear and the trust our community places in us to protect our children.”
— Rosie Cordero-Stutz, Miami-Dade Sheriff (nbcmiami.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Christopher Diaz to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the critical need for rigorous screening, training, and oversight of law enforcement officers to ensure they uphold the highest ethical standards and do not abuse their positions of authority, especially when it comes to the protection of vulnerable minors.
