Knife-wielding Man Arrested Near Michael B. Jordan Film Set
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - The person arrested was 23-year-old Alex Perez of Brooklyn.
The Hollywood Reporter - The crew member who reported the verbal dispute was described by an NYPD spokesperson as 42 years old.
NY Post - The person who allegedly clashed with Alex Perez was a 43-year-old male production staffer.
NBC News - The film “Miami Vice ‘85” stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler.
TMZ - Alex Perez, 23, allegedly disrupted the film set.
TMZ - The NYPD provided information about Perez’s alleged actions.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - Perez was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon.
The Hollywood Reporter - Police said the knife was recovered and no injuries were reported.
The Hollywood Reporter - Footage obtained by TMZ shows Perez being escorted away by a production staffer before pulling a large knife from his sweatshirt.
The Hollywood Reporter - Universal Pictures released first-look images of Austin Butler as Sonny Crockett and Michael B. Jordan as Ricardo Tubbs.
NY Post - Perez allegedly pulled out the knife during a verbal dispute with the production staffer.
NY Post - The staffer feared for his safety, according to police.
NBC News - A man was arrested near the set of “Miami Vice ‘85.”
TMZ - A man allegedly arrived at the set with a butcher’s knife and scared the film crew.
WHERE:
The Hollywood Reporter - Perez was arrested near Avenue N and McDonald Avenue, close to Washington Cemetery.
NBC News - The arrest occurred near the film set in Brooklyn.
TMZ - The alleged incident occurred on the film set.
WHEN:
The Hollywood Reporter - “Miami Vice ’85” is scheduled to reach theaters May 19, 2028.
NBC News - The arrest occurred Friday night.
WHY:
TMZ - The article describes Perez as allegedly disrupting the set; it does not give a motive.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - Perez was taken into custody without further incident.
TMZ - The man allegedly used a large butcher’s knife to frighten the film crew.
(UPDATED October 25, 2026 19:01 UTC)
A 23-year-old Brooklyn man was arrested near the set of “Miami Vice ’85” after allegedly pulling a large knife during a dispute with a production staffer. Police identified him as Alex Perez, who was taken into custody without further incident near Avenue N and McDonald Avenue, close to Washington Cemetery. The staffer, described as either 42 or 43 years old, reportedly feared for his safety. Police said the knife was recovered, no one was injured, and Perez was charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. Footage obtained by TMZ appears to show Perez being escorted away before pulling a knife from his sweatshirt. The film stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler, and Universal has released first-look images of them as Ricardo Tubbs and Sonny Crockett. “Miami Vice ’85” is scheduled to reach theaters May 19, 2028.
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(UPDATED October 25, 2026 09:58 UTC)
A 23-year-old man was arrested near the Brooklyn set of “Miami Vice ‘85” after allegedly disrupting the production and frightening the film crew with a butcher’s knife. Police identified the man as Alex Perez, according to information provided by the NYPD. The film stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. Authorities say Perez allegedly pulled out the knife during a verbal dispute with a 43-year-old male production staffer. The staffer feared for his safety, according to police. The alleged incident took place on the film set, while the arrest occurred nearby on Friday night. Perez is accused of arriving at the set with a large butcher’s knife and using it to scare crew members. The information provided does not give a motive for the alleged disruption.
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(UPDATED October 24, 2026 22:00 UTC)
A man was arrested near the Brooklyn set of “Miami Vice ‘85” after an alleged incident that frightened the film crew. The man was identified as 23-year-old Alex Perez, who allegedly arrived on the set carrying a large butcher’s knife. He is accused of disrupting the production and using the knife to scare crew members. The arrest took place nearby on Friday night, according to information provided by the NYPD. “Miami Vice ‘85” stars Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler. The reported account does not describe a motive for the alleged disruption. The incident was reported as taking place on the film set, while the arrest occurred near the set in Brooklyn. Perez’s alleged actions led to police involvement and his arrest.