Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 3, 2026 —

Miami-Dade Man Faces Multiple Felony Charges After Alleged Assault

Erick LaPlante, a resident of Miami-Dade, is facing several felony charges following an alleged violent incident involving his ex-girlfriend and their infant child. The accusations include attempted felony murder and child neglect.

According to reports, the incident involved LaPlante allegedly assaulting the victim. During the alleged assault, LaPlante is accused of placing a handgun in the victim’s mouth, beating and strangling her. A firearm was reportedly discharged, with the shot narrowly missing the victim. The couple’s infant child was allegedly present during the incident.

LaPlante has been charged with multiple felonies. The specifics of the incident and the timeline of events are part of an ongoing investigation.

Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mackey on www.local10.com, see more information here.