A Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested Wednesday on federal charges of receiving and producing visual depictions involving the sexual exploitation of minors, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Alleged crimes detailed
The complaint alleges Carle Miranda Blum, 51, received multiple videos and images of a 17-year-old victim engaged in sexually explicit conduct, the DOJ stated.
In spring 2025, Blum traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, where she recorded videos of herself engaging in sex acts with the minor, according to the complaint.
Deputy faces up to 30 years in prison
The production charge carries a mandatory minimum of 15 years and up to 30 years in prison, while the receipt charge carries a mandatory minimum of 5 years and up to 20 years, the DOJ noted.
MDSO sheriff responds
On Wednesday afternoon, Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz released the following statement regarding Blum’s arrest:
“I am very disturbed by the arrest of one of our deputies on charges related to receipt and production of visual depictions involving the sexual exploitation of minors.
These allegations are not only criminal, they are a betrayal of the badge, the public trust, and the oath we swear to uphold.
The actions alleged stand in direct opposition to everything we represent as law enforcement officers and as human beings.
We have assisted our federal partners throughout the investigation, and I remain committed to full transparency and accountability, no matter who is involved.”
