Man Climbs Cell Tower in Allapattah, FL, Leads to Hours-Long Standoff with Miami Police

A dramatic incident unfolded in Allapattah early Wednesday morning as a man climbed a cell tower, sparking an hours-long standoff with Miami Police and first responders. The situation finally came to an end with the suspect in custody.

According to Miami Police, the man, whose identity remains undisclosed, began his ascent of the cell tower located at 29th Street and Northwest 13th Avenue sometime between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Initial reports suggest that he impersonated a T-Mobile worker to gain access to the tower. Once. . .