Articles Posted in Assaults & Batteries

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A man in Massachusetts with several criminal priors was arrested and charged after allegedly hiding in a museum bathroom where he reportedly attacked a 15-year-old girl.

On October 13, a 15-year-old girl and her friend visited the Museum of Science in Boston together. Just before 1:00 PM, the 15-year-old needed to use the facilities and entered the bathroom without her friend, who waited for her outside the powder room. A woman who was also at the museum went in moments after the teen, and while using the bathroom, she reportedly heard what sounded like a female struggling and screaming.

When the authorities were notified, the Massachusetts State Police went to the location to investigate the situation. They spoke with the teenage girl, and she explained that while she was in the restroom at the sink, someone came up behind her and put their hand over her mouth. She reported that they tried to strongarm her, but she broke free and exited the bathroom. She provided what the police considered a good description of the suspect. The woman who was in the restroom when the incident occurred also spoke to the police. She said that before hearing what she thought was a scream, she saw the shoes of the person who grabbed the teenager.

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A 9-year-old boy was severely injured and left unconscious after his mother, who left the scene without him, got into a car crash that the police believe was caused by her driving under the influence of alcohol.

Early in the morning on October 9, a 39-year-old woman was driving her vehicle in a residential neighborhood in Dallas with her son riding as a passenger in the back seat. The mother, who was allegedly speeding at the time, reportedly slammed into two vehicles parked on the side of the road. People came out of their homes to see what happened, and they reported that the woman was yelling, and she seemed to be trying to start the wrecked vehicle.

A woman, later identified as the driver’s sister, drove up and tried to help put the unconscious boy in her vehicle, but it proved to be too much of a struggle. When first responders got to the scene, both women left in the sister’s car and left the youngster behind.

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A hairdresser in Tennessee was arrested after allegedly forcing a customer to stay in the shop by holding scissors to her face and demanding that she pay an extra $50 for the services she was given.

When a woman scheduled an appointment for September 13 at the Luv My Hair Salon in Memphis, she was required to submit a $50 deposit, and then use the Zelle app to pay the hairdresser another $410 for the services she received. She agreed to the terms and submitted the down payment.

She went to the salon as scheduled, and the woman sat down with the hairdresser. When working on her hair, the stylist informed the customer that she would have to pay an extra $50. The mention of the additional cost caused a dispute between the women, and things escalated quickly.

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Two men in New York were arrested after allegedly violently attacking a 75-year-old man who spotted them as they were reportedly stealing over $100,000 worth of motorcycles from a business next door to his shop.

Just before 4:30 AM on August 13, a man took his dog for a walk as he went to open his New Hyde Park flooring store. When he arrived at his business, the 75-year-old spotted two people at Gold Coast Motorsports next door. The pair were reportedly in the middle of stealing motorcycles from the shop when they noticed that the man was looking in their direction.

The two 27-year-old men allegedly approached the flooring store owner and started brutally beating him. They reportedly dragged him across the ground and refused to let him leave. The man was able to stand up and physically defend himself a little, but ultimately the pair allegedly continued attacking him. When he finally got away, the man notified the authorities, and an investigation was opened.

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A rideshare driver in Queens is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening to kill a customer who caused him to be banned from the platform.

In September 2022, the 47-year-old Uber driver refused to give a ride to a customer who had a service dog, and they reported him to Uber, leading to the driver’s account being deactivated. After he was fired, the driver reportedly spent nearly two years demanding proof that the dog was a legitimate service animal.

According to reports, things escalated in May 2024 when the former rideshare driver allegedly began making multiple threats toward Uber and the customer. He reportedly called at least 18 times and left several voicemails for the customer, allegedly threatening violence and stating his intention to “ruin” their life. Despite warnings from the FBI to stop, the threats reportedly continued.

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A man in Central Pennsylvania suffered injuries after his girlfriend allegedly sliced his throat and hands because he refused her demands to provide her with anti-anxiety medication.

Early in the morning on October 5, a man was asleep in the bed he shared with his girlfriend when she abruptly woke him up. When he opened his eyes, she was allegedly standing next to him with a knife in her hand and was holding it against his throat. According to reports, the man takes a prescription drug for anxiety, and he had shared them with her in the past. The woman reportedly demanded he give her more of his Klonopin, and allegedly threatened his life. Before he was able to get the knife away from her, she reportedly cut him by dragging the blade across his neck.

It was reported that after the man took the knife, his girlfriend got a different one and continued assaulting him. He calmed her down and called 911, and officers from the Altoona Police Department went to the residence. When they arrived, they reported that they found a knife that they believed was used during the incident. They also noted that there were drops of what they thought was fresh blood dotting the kitchen floor and the walls in one of the hallways.

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A man was arrested in Connecticut after allegedly entering a drive-thru in a stolen vehicle and ditching it before reportedly trying to steal the car of a pregnant woman who was waiting for her food.

On the evening of September 30, the authorities received a call about an ongoing situation at a local Dunkin’. Officers from the East Haven Police Department, in addition to East Haven Fire Department medics, went to the address. When they got there, they found two of the donut shop’s employees holding a man on the ground outside the store.

The police reported that they learned that the man on the ground had pulled into the drive-thru in a Hyundai Elantra, which was later identified as a vehicle that had been reported stolen. A pregnant woman was in front of him in line, and he allegedly got out of the Hyundai and entered her vehicle. When she would not give him her keys, the man reportedly started to punch her. She got out of the car and went into the store, and the workers ran outside to keep the suspect there until the police arrived. It was reported that the suspect was wounded during the incident, and he allegedly bit a paramedic who was trying to tend to him.

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A female passenger who was reportedly carrying drugs and a firearm allegedly attacked the driver of the vehicle when she got upset that they were going over the speed limit.

On September 25, a 32-year-old woman was in a car with three other people. She was sitting in the back seat, but she reportedly noticed that the driver was speeding. The woman allegedly became angry, purportedly because she had ecstasy and a gun with her. During a verbal dispute, the driver took the suggestion of one of the other passengers and decided to take the woman home to rectify the situation. When they arrived, things intensified.

According to reports, the woman dragged the driver out of the vehicle and began striking and kicking her until she fell to the ground. The woman reportedly pulled out the gun and threatened the alleged victim while she continued physically assaulting her. The other passengers got out of the vehicle and tried to intervene, but the woman allegedly did not calm down and reportedly began hitting them.

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A man is facing several charges after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s residence and attacking her.

On the evening of July 31, a woman returned to her apartment after work, and when she walked through the door, she was reportedly approached by a man she previously dated for a couple of weeks. It was reported that she tried to stop him, but he entered the residence without her permission. She became concerned for her safety and locked herself in the bathroom, but the man allegedly broke through the door. He reportedly struck her until she fell into the shower, and then continued assaulting her while he asked her for a knife and threatened to murder her.

When the situation calmed down, the man reportedly said he knew what he did could cause him to go to jail. He allegedly forced the woman to go with him and get in his car. They stopped at a convenience store, and when the man went inside to get ice for her face, the woman used the opportunity to leave the vehicle. She called a ride service and went to her sister’s house.

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When several teenagers reportedly wreaked havoc at a Florida Walmart, one of the dads who went to pick up his child was arrested after he allegedly physically attacked responding deputies.

On September 28, a Walmart in Palm Coast was visited by a group of rowdy teens under the age of 16. It was reported that they arrived on bicycles and brought them into the store when they entered. They began riding them through the aisles and yelling profanities at the shoppers. When they were in the parking lot they reportedly set off several car alarms. The authorities were notified, and deputies from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office found the teenagers near the store. They notified their parents about the situation and asked them to come and pick up their children.

According to reports, when the 34-year-old father of one of the kids showed up he became physically aggressive and pushed one of the deputies. Additional deputies were present, and a couple of them ran over to assist with the situation. The footage captured on their body-worn cameras appeared to show the man repeatedly telling the approaching deputies that he didn’t do anything. He can also be seen trying to run away from them. It was reported that when they caught him and tried to put him in handcuffs, one deputy’s hand was hit and the other had their arm shoved.

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