Man Accused of Hotel Theft in Doral Faces Judge

Kevaughn Jerome Dallas charged with burglary and grand theft after alleged incident at Quality Inn

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A 25-year-old man named Kevaughn Jerome Dallas has been accused of stealing several items, including a laptop, from a hotel room at the Quality Inn in Doral, Florida on February 5th. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and say they saw Dallas, wearing a white hoodie and dark pants, enter the room and take the valuables. Dallas also allegedly had four small bags of drugs on him at the time.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing issues with property crime and drug possession in the Doral area, which has seen an increase in hotel-related thefts and break-ins in recent years. The arrest of Dallas could help address these concerns and provide more security for hotel guests in the community.

The details

According to investigators, Dallas faces charges of burglary and third-degree grand theft for the alleged incident at the Quality Inn. Detectives say they reviewed surveillance footage that showed Dallas entering the hotel room and taking the laptop and other valuables. The suspect was also found to be in possession of four small bags of drugs at the time of the incident.

  • The alleged theft occurred on February 5, 2026.
  • Dallas appeared before a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge on February 13, 2026.

The players

Kevaughn Jerome Dallas

A 25-year-old man accused of burglary and grand theft for allegedly stealing items from a hotel room in Doral, Florida.

Judge Victoria Sigler

The Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge presiding over Dallas' case.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to crack down on property crimes and drug offenses to keep our community safe.”

— Judge Victoria Sigler, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge

What’s next

The judge will decide on whether to grant Dallas bail at a future hearing.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges Doral faces with hotel-related thefts and drug crimes, underscoring the need for continued vigilance and enforcement to protect residents and visitors.