Woman Arrested for Stabbing Man in Miami Beach Home Over Religion

The suspect allegedly stabbed the victim after learning he wasn't Jewish during an argument over sex.

Feb. 21, 2026 at 12:05am

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A 30-year-old woman named La'Rose Angel Sainte has been arrested and charged with battery, aggravated battery, and criminal mischief after allegedly stabbing a man inside his Miami Beach home. According to police, the incident occurred after the victim brought Sainte back to his place "to have some fun," but then "found out she wasn't Jewish" and "didn't wanna have any fun." This led to an argument that escalated, with Sainte allegedly grabbing a knife from the drawer and telling the victim "I'm about to crash out" before stabbing him. The victim suffered minor injuries.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the concerning rise in hate-motivated crimes and violence in the Miami Beach area, particularly those related to religious or ethnic differences. It also raises questions about the role of mental health and de-escalation in domestic violence situations.

The details

Police say the alleged stabbing occurred just blocks away from where they were conducting an extensive search for the suspect, using drones, ATVs, and officers on foot. Security cameras from a nearby hotel captured the fire rescue response to the scene. The suspect, La'Rose Angel Sainte, was eventually spotted by a police drone and apprehended on Collins Avenue as she allegedly tried to flee in an SUV.

  • The alleged stabbing occurred on Thursday night.
  • Sainte appeared in bond court on Friday, where the judge read the arrest report.

The players

La'Rose Angel Sainte

A 30-year-old woman who has been charged with battery, aggravated battery, and criminal mischief for allegedly stabbing a man in his Miami Beach home.

Mitch Novick

The owner of the Sherbrooke Hotel, whose security cameras captured the fire rescue response to the stabbing scene.

Mindy S. Glazer

The Miami-Dade Circuit Judge who presided over Sainte's bond court appearance and read the arrest report.

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What they’re saying

“It's alleged you stabbed the victim. He brought her back to his place to have some fun, but then he found out she wasn't Jewish. He didn't wanna have any fun. Then there was an argument. It led to the victim getting stabbed.”

— Mindy S. Glazer, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge

“The defendant grabbed a knife from the drawer inside the residence and held it toward the ground and said to the victim, 'I'm about to crash out.'”

— Mindy S. Glazer, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge

What’s next

The judge will decide on Sainte's bail at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for greater understanding, tolerance, and de-escalation training to prevent hate-motivated violence in diverse communities like Miami Beach. It also highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues that may contribute to domestic disputes turning violent.