 On April 23, 1989, the "Miami Herald" reported that Yero was arrested for robbing the NCNB Bank at 2391 Collins Avenue on Miami Beach for $2.22.On July 5, 1990, the "Miami Herald" reported that Yero was shot in the hand, and arrested, during a drug-sting, when he punched and kicked undercover Miami Beach Police Officer Sunday Sanchez.Yero died of a drug overdose at age 36.