Articles Posted in Assaults & Batteries

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A man was arrested after the authorities said he allegedly tried to kidnap a 7-year-old girl near Portland’s downtown waterfront Saturday evening before bystanders stepped in and stopped him.

According to investigators, emergency dispatchers first received reports of a naked man behaving erratically in the area shortly before 7 p.m. A second caller then reported that the man had allegedly attempted to punch someone. Officers assigned to the area were unavailable because they were responding to other incidents, including a disturbance involving a firearm, so officers from another precinct were sent instead.

Investigators said the man allegedly grabbed the young girl’s arm as she walked with her family. The child, who was visiting Portland from another state with her parents, was reportedly pulled away from her mother. Her mother held onto the girl’s other arm, and the struggle became so forceful that the child was briefly lifted off the ground.

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A Florida octogenarian was arrested after the authorities alleged he had intentionally set fire to a vehicle while his former partner was still inside, leaving both of them with serious burn injuries.

According to the authorities, the woman was diagnosed with third-degree burns to one of her legs, while the suspect had burns to his hands and face. Both were initially taken to a local hospital before they were transferred to the burn unit at another medical facility because of the severity of their injuries.

Investigators alleged that the pair had been in a relationship for more than four decades, and they had recently ended it. Though they had broken up, they reportedly spent part of the day together before an argument broke out while they were sitting inside a vehicle.

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A New York couple was accused of traveling to Florida and becoming involved in a shooting outside a residence where a woman they allegedly knew lived.

According to the authorities, several bullets struck the home during the confrontation and entered the residence while the alleged victim’s two daughters were inside. No injuries to the children were reported.

Investigators said the violence began after the husband and the alleged victim’s fiancé became involved in a physical confrontation outside the home. Surveillance footage reportedly captured parts of the incident, but investigators said it did not clearly establish who fired the first shot. Both men claimed the other person began shooting.

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A Kentucky woman was accused of leaving a 91-year-old man stranded inside a disabled vehicle during extreme heat after an argument reportedly began over cigarettes.

According to the authorities, a passerby called 911 after noticing the elderly alleged victim sitting inside a vehicle that had been left in the roadway while the heat index reached about 101 degrees. Deputies responded and found the man still inside the disabled vehicle.

The alleged victim reportedly told investigators that the woman removed the keys from the ignition before walking away toward a nearby home after he refused to buy her cigarettes. Without the keys, he was unable to move the vehicle or leave the area.

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A Florida man was arrested after the authorities accused him of attacking a teenage boy during a confrontation that began when two juveniles walked through his backyard.

According to investigators, a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old were crossing the property at about 7:10 p.m. when the homeowner’s wife came outside and told them to leave. The 13-year-old reportedly responded with profanity, and she went back inside to tell her husband what had happened.

The authorities said the homeowner then came outside and confronted the boys. The older teen reportedly began recording the encounter on his cellphone because he allegedly felt threatened. Investigators said the man first pushed the teen near the collarbone before allegedly grabbing him by the neck and squeezing.

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A Canadian man was sentenced after a California jury found him guilty of attempting to kill a woman he had met through an online gaming platform and her boyfriend during a planned attack in 2024.

According to prosecutors, the man received two consecutive life sentences for two counts of willful, deliberate, and premeditated attempted murder. He also received an additional five years for personally causing great bodily injury and using a weapon during the attack.

The investigation found that the man had reportedly become obsessed with the victim after knowing her through online gaming. Authorities said he traveled from Canada to California after allegedly planning the attack for about a month. Prosecutors said he later admitted his intention had been to kill someone.

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A Maryland woman was accused of threatening employees at a fast-food restaurant after becoming upset about how long she allegedly waited for her food.

According to the authorities, the incident happened on June 18 at a Taco Bell restaurant in Chester. Restaurant workers told investigators the disagreement began while the woman was waiting for her food order.

During the argument, the woman allegedly challenged employees to meet her outside in the parking lot. Staff members also claimed she lifted her shirt and displayed a handgun while using threatening language toward workers inside the restaurant.

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A California man was taken into custody after a violent incident inside a Target store that left several people injured, including a juvenile.

According to the authorities, officers responded to the store at about 6 p.m. on June 17 after receiving reports of an assault involving a female customer near the checkout area. Investigators said the woman and the suspect did not know each other.

Before officers arrived, store employees reportedly began evacuating customers. Witnesses and store personnel reportedly tried to intervene when the man attacked the woman. According to media reports, bystanders rushed toward the area after seeing the alleged victim being attacked. Some witnesses claimed the woman appeared unable to free herself, while others attempted to stop the suspect.

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Authorities investigated an alleged assault involving a juvenile in Deltona, Florida, that resulted in the arrest of two adults and allegations that weapons were used during the confrontation.

According to investigators, the incident began when a teenager drove a girl home after she had reportedly been away overnight. The situation allegedly escalated after the girl’s mother and stepfather believed the driver was an adult.

The alleged victim later told the authorities that he was unable to leave after a vehicle was positioned behind his car, blocking his exit. Investigators said the girl’s stepfather approached the vehicle carrying a metal pipe and began striking the car. The alleged victim also reported that the man displayed a knife and held it near his neck during the encounter.

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A Florida woman was accused of attacking a man with a pickleball paddle following a dispute at a public pickleball court.

Investigators said the incident happened on May 31 at a park in Florida where several players had been participating in a doubles match. Authorities reported that a disagreement began during the game over retrieving a ball. The dispute did not end when the match was over and allegedly continued between one player and the suspect’s son.

According to investigators, at one point, the man approached her son to discuss criticism of his playing style. During that exchange, the woman allegedly became involved in the argument, and authorities said she struck the alleged victim several times in the head with a pickleball paddle.

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