Articles Posted in Assaults & Batteries

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A pastor in Gardena, California, reportedly pushed a longtime church elder down a flight of cement steps and through a metal gate outside her place of worship, leaving her with multiple broken bones, according to reports.

The woman, described as a senior citizen and longtime attendant of the church, allegedly suffered injuries to her wrist and toes from the fall. A criminal complaint alleged that the incident involved significant force and serious bodily harm. The encounter reportedly took place outside the church building and was later reported to law enforcement.

Following the alleged assault, a community activist stated that he was asked by the woman’s family to speak publicly on her behalf. During a press conference, he reportedly called for the pastor to be removed from his leadership position. Video footage shared online allegedly showed part of the confrontation, though officials had not publicly released the full contents of the recording. Some members of the congregation have reportedly questioned why the pastor continues to lead services while the criminal case is ongoing.

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A woman in Waco, Texas, was recently arrested after authorities reported that she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend during an argument inside their home.

According to an arrest affidavit, the incident reportedly happened while the couple, who had been dating for about a year, were at the residence together. The boyfriend was in the shower when the woman allegedly entered the bathroom yelling at him. Authorities stated that after he got out of the shower, he reportedly saw her coming from the kitchen holding multiple knives.

Investigators said she allegedly demanded his phone and approached him in a threatening manner. The boyfriend reportedly tried to shield himself using bed sheets, but authorities stated that he was cut on his left arm during the confrontation. After the injury, he ran to a nearby neighbor’s home for help, and the police were contacted.

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A 60-year-old Florida man was recently arrested after he allegedly threatened a churro vendor during a dispute in South Miami Heights, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

The authorities reported that the incident allegedly happened in early November 2025 in Miami-Dade County. The vendor was selling churros from a trailer in a residential area when a man who reportedly lives nearby approached him. According to an arrest affidavit, the two allegedly began arguing about the vendor operating in the area.

Investigators reported that the situation escalated when the man retrieved an aluminum bat from his vehicle. The authorities stated that he allegedly held the bat in what was described as an aggressive manner and made a threat toward the vendor while warning him to quickly leave the area. The vendor later reportedly told deputies he was afraid he was going to be harmed during the encounter.

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A 22-year-old New York man was reportedly arrested after he allegedly approached state troopers in Malta and stated that he had just stabbed someone.

Authorities stated that the incident unfolded Sunday night near a shopping center in Malta, New York. A state trooper was reportedly finishing an unrelated traffic stop when the man allegedly ran up and made the statement. The trooper immediately detained him while other law enforcement officers were notified.

Deputies with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office were then dispatched to a nearby Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Malta after receiving information about a possible stabbing. When the deputies arrived at the location, they reportedly found a 34-year-old employee suffering from stab wounds to his chest and arm. The authorities stated that deputies gave aid to the alleged victim at the scene until emergency medical personnel arrived. He was then transported to a hospital for treatment.

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A Wisconsin man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly struck a former co-worker with a vehicle in a parking lot in Mukwonago, Wisconsin.

Sources report that the incident occurred on February 9, shortly after the man was fired earlier that day from his job at a production facility that manufactures healthcare and consumer brand products. Authorities stated that the termination was reportedly related to alleged poor work performance and alleged theft of company time.

According to court documents, the man allegedly encountered a co-worker in the parking lot of a Dollar General store located near the manufacturing facility. Prosecutors reportedly reviewed surveillance video that allegedly showed the man driving an Audi slowly behind the co-worker. The footage allegedly showed the driver moving at a slow pace before the co-worker appeared to notice the vehicle.

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A 24-year-old Pennsylvania woman is facing multiple criminal charges after authorities say she allegedly drove a golf cart while intoxicated and crashed, resulting in the death of one passenger.

According to court records, the crash reportedly occurred on May 24 in Jackson Township, Pennsylvania. Authorities stated that six people were riding in a four-seat golf cart at the time of the incident.

Investigators allege that the woman was driving on a residential road when she entered a curve, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed. As a result, three passengers were reportedly thrown from the golf cart and into the roadway. Responding troopers with the Pennsylvania State Police reported that they found the cart partially off the road when they arrived.

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Sources report that police in Illinois are investigating an incident at a day care after several very young children were allegedly given laxatives that they were told was candy.

According to authorities, the issue came to light on the morning of February 3, when multiple parents contacted police with concerns about their children who attend a day care in St. Charles. Parents reported that they believed a teacher at the facility had given their toddlers a chewable laxative without permission or medical need.

Officers responded to the day care and investigated the reports. Police later said they were able to confirm that the incidents had occurred. Each affected child was reportedly two years old or younger.

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Sources report that a violent incident occurred last month at a roller skating rink in Glendale, Arizona, where a woman was allegedly attacked by another woman believed to be connected to a former romantic relationship.

According to police records, the incident reportedly happened on January 25 while the alleged victim was inside the rink socializing with others. Investigators say the suspect approached the victim from behind while holding roller skates and struck her in the head, causing her to fall to the ground. Authorities report the assault continued as the victim was on the floor.

The alleged victim later told police she believed the attack was motivated by jealousy related to her friendship with the suspect’s former boyfriend. Sources report that the woman documented her injuries and shared photographs with investigators. Those injuries allegedly included facial bruising, swelling, black eyes, a concussion, and dental damage involving chipped and broken teeth.

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A Colorado college student was arrested after the authorities were told that he allegedly tried to hire someone to kill a fellow student who lived nearby on campus.

Campus police and state investigators reportedly became involved after concerns arose about the alleged plot. According to reports, the accused student allegedly approached multiple people, offering money in exchange for carrying out the act. The student and the alleged target had known each other previously, but sources say tensions had risen in recent weeks.

The situation came to light when another student, who was approached about the alleged plan, reported it to the authorities. Investigators stated that the accused and the alleged target shared a living space and were teammates on the college football team. A dispute reportedly occurred inside the dorm, during which property was briefly disturbed, though no damage was reported. Afterward, the accused student allegedly made statements while he allegedly held a pair of scissors in a way that was interpreted as threatening.

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A California paddleboarder is expected to stand trial after a confrontation with a surfer reportedly escalated into violence in the ocean near Morro Bay.

According to court testimony, the alleged incident occurred at Morro Strand State Beach while several surfers were in the water. Prosecutors say the paddleboarder was riding waves close to others, which reportedly created tension among the group. It was reported that at some point, the paddleboarder caught a wave from behind the surfer and collided with her, knocking her off her board.

After the alleged collision, the surfer reportedly confronted the paddleboarder and yelled at him about what had happened, saying his actions were unsafe, and the situation intensified. During the disagreement, the paddleboarder allegedly raised his paddle and struck the surfer, though her wetsuit prevented serious cuts.

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