MIAMI SPRINGS — The Miami Springs Police department has arrested a 20‑year‑old man in connection with the recent vandalism at the Miami Springs Masonic Lodge. Which drew widespread attention after video of the incident circulated online earlier this week. Police say the suspect, identified as twenty year old, Brian Guanche. He climbed the outside of the lodge building and damaged the large Masonic logo sign mounted on the property. The unusual climb which many residents described as looking almost “Spider-Man-like” He was captured on video and it quickly began spreading throughout local social media pages. The video sparked conversation within our community. Particularly because the Miami Springs Masonic Lodge is considered a longtime landmark in the city and is recognized by many residents as a historic part of the neighborhood. According to information shared by the Miami Springs Police Department. The break in the case came after someone who saw the video online recognized the individual and contacted authorities. The person was not present during the incident but identified the suspect after viewing the footage circulating on social media. That tip allowed investigators to identify Guanche and move forward with the investigation. Police later located the suspect and he was arrested. Guanche has been charged with trespassing and criminal mischief in connection with the damage to the lodge’s large Masonic logo sign. Police thanked the community for helping identify the suspect and emphasized that tips from residents, even from those simply viewing footage online, can play an important role in solving incidents and protecting local property. The incident generated significant discussion across Miami Springs social media groups, with many residents expressing concern about vandalism to one of the city’s well‑known community buildings. Authorities say the investigation moved quickly once the tip was received, highlighting the role community awareness can play when videos or images of incidents begin circulating online. So stay observant. We are all in this together. Sometimes we need to scratch each others back and look out for our community. The safe hide-away.
