Convicted Felon Threatens to Kill Miami-Dade Barber, Records Reveal
Authorities in Miami-Dade County have arrested a 48-year-old man, Darious Davis, for allegedly threatening a barber at gunpoint. Records indicate that Davis is a convicted felon with a history of violent offenses.
Incident Overview
The confrontation occurred on November 25 at Square Biz, a barber shop located in Perrine, Florida. Despite the presence of children, Davis reportedly shouted threats and brandished a firearm. Samuel Wilson, the owner of Square Biz, later shared surveillance footage of the incident.
Davis’s Criminal History
- Davis has previous convictions for:
- Cocaine possession (1993)
- Armed robbery (1993, 1998)
- Burglary with assault (1998)
He served time in prison from March 1999 to October 2004 and again from November 2006 to September 2017. His status as a “known violent offender” heightened concerns following the recent incident.
Current Charges and Legal Proceedings
Davis was taken into custody after a traffic stop on unrelated charges. He was booked on November 28 for possession of a firearm as a convicted felon, and he remained at the Metrowest Detention Center as of the following Monday.
On November 29, prosecutors filed charges related to the firearm possession, and a case regarding the November 25 incident was filed the next day. He appeared in bond court twice, on November 29 and November 30.
Conditions of Release
- Davis is facing four charges stemming from the barber shop incident:
- Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon
- Aggravated assault with a firearm
- Use of a firearm to commit a felony
- Improper exhibition of a weapon
Additionally, a judge mandated that Davis stay away from Wilson and the Square Biz. He was placed under house arrest upon release but was allowed to post a $35,000 bond for other charges.
Conclusion
This incident raises serious concerns about public safety, especially given Davis’s extensive criminal background. The case will continue under the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County Circuit Judge Zachary James.
