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A Pennsylvania man was arrested after an alleged attack on his soon-to-be ex-spouse at her parents’ house reportedly left multiple people injured, including an 11-year-old who was allegedly stabbed while trying to shield her mother from harm.

According to reports, a woman who recently filed for a divorce from her 33-year-old husband was involved in a violent encounter with the man. Things were reportedly tense between the pair, and the woman was recently granted a restraining order to keep her ex away from her. She and her two children also relocated to her parents’ house.

Early in the afternoon on September 28, the woman’s efforts were reportedly foiled when he allegedly showed up at the home. The man allegedly got into the house through one of the windows and reportedly violently attacked her while she was in the bedroom. Her parents, in addition to her 8-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter, were also in the house, and the younger child went to a nearby residence to get help. The man allegedly had a knife, and the woman’s daughter jumped on top of her mom to try to protect her. The girl was reportedly stabbed in the arm. When the woman’s parents stepped in, the man reportedly attacked and injured them as well.

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A Delaware man was arrested on multiple charges last weekend after allegedly driving under the influence with five passengers who were injured when his vehicle crashed.

Late in the evening on September 26, a 27-year-old man was driving his Ford Edge in Greenwood. He had four passengers in the vehicle with him: a 27-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman from Milton, two 19-year-old men, and a 6-year-old. According to reports, he lost control of the SUV, and it veered off the road and rolled multiple times. When the authorities were notified, Delaware State Police troopers went to the site.

When the troopers arrived, the vehicle was found in a ditch. Two passengers were thrown from the SUV during the accident, and the individuals from Milton, who were still inside, were badly injured. They, in addition to the other passengers, were taken to the hospital. The driver did not go to the hospital, but medical techs treated his wounds at the scene.

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An Arizona man was arrested on several felony charges after allegedly violently attacking and seriously injuring a woman he was involved with when he learned that she used his vape without his permission.

According to reports, on September 20, at an apartment in Tempe, a couple had a discussion about their relationship that ultimately resulted in the woman being rushed to the hospital with significant injuries. After reportedly telling her he did not want her to talk to other people, she let the man know she had started seeing another individual. The following day, when the man got out of the shower, he noticed she had used his vape and allegedly reacted violently.

The man, who was reportedly using drugs and intoxicated, allegedly made the woman take Xanax pills. He reportedly brutally attacked her in several ways, including throwing her around, holding a gun to her head, striking her, and choking her. Although she was injured, the woman found a way to leave and drove to a nearby In-N-Out restaurant. She notified the authorities, and when officers and first responders arrived, they reported that the woman was beaten so badly that she was unrecognizable. She was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment, and it was reported that she suffered multiple fractures, in addition to 36 injuries to her head.

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An alleged shoplifter in Massachusetts was arrested on several charges after reportedly putting a baggie full of narcotics in his mouth while the police were arresting him.

Late in the afternoon on September 9, employees at a Target in Marlborough noticed two people walking out of the store with items they believed they did not pay for. They immediately notified the authorities to report the incident. Since the suspects were still in the area, officers from the Marlborough Police Department quickly headed to the location. It was reported that the pair first went to a nearby Starbucks, and then to a pizza restaurant. The officers saw a man and a woman crossing the highway together, and they believed they were the individuals who had taken merchandise from Target.

When the police tried to approach them, they both ran off, but only the man was caught. While interacting with the 22-year-old, officers reported that he became combative. They also said they saw him put a baggie in his mouth, and when they retrieved it, it contained smaller bags that allegedly held cocaine and fentanyl.

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A Florida woman may face a serious felony charge after the authorities determined she attempted to kill her alleged romantic rival by reportedly shooting her in the backside.

Infidelity often causes different types of harm to the individuals involved, and on September 20 in Miami Gardens, it was the reported cause of a violent altercation between two women. According to reports, the person who would become the alleged victim spotted her boyfriend’s car near the residence of a woman she believed he was cheating on her with. She decided to confront him, and when she went to the door, she became aggressive with the woman. Ultimately, her boyfriend refused to come out of the bedroom, so she left.

As she walked back to her car, she was struck from behind by two bullets. One hit her in the buttocks, and the other in a spot near her back. The authorities and a fire rescue unit went to the area, and the alleged victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment.

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An allegedly ongoing tense relationship between two Florida roommates reportedly escalated into violence and an attempted murder charge over discarded alcohol.

The two men involved in the incident had lived together on and off for seven years and reportedly had frequent arguments. Recently, a situation occurred when one roommate went through the other’s trash and took a vodka bottle, believing it could be used to get the landlord involved. The man reportedly became angry by the intrusive act, and the situation escalated. It was reported that a couple of days before the incident, the two had also argued, and the suspect allegedly threatened to kill his roommate. The alleged victim went to stay at a friend’s house to try to calm things down.

On the morning of the alleged attack, the suspect reportedly woke his roommate under the pretense of needing a ride to the hospital for a rib injury, which the authorities later believed was a false claim. With the man in the driver’s seat and the suspect in the passenger seat, the 61-year-old allegedly aimed a crossbow at his roommate. The alleged victim was struck in the ear by the arrow but was not seriously harmed. A struggle broke out, during which the roommate took the crossbow away from the suspect and hit him with it. The suspect was knocked to the ground.

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A Florida man believed to have called 911 at least 45 times in six months was arrested for allegedly making a false bomb threat and assaulting the responding police officers.

On September 11, a man in Melbourne called 911 and reportedly told the dispatcher he planned to use a homemade explosive device to blow up a local causeway. The dispatcher believed they recognized his voice as an individual who had called approximately 45 times in a six month period. The report was still taken seriously, and law enforcement from the City of Melbourne Police headed to the location.

The caller stayed on the phone with the dispatcher, and according to the police report, he claimed he had previously blown up other causeways, had an AK-47 and other guns, and kills for a living. It was additionally noted that he said he was affiliated with a street gang and the mob. When officers got to the location, they reported that they spotted a man sitting on a bench that they had encountered before, and they believed he was the person who called 911. They also noticed an open can of Bud Ice on the bench, and they assumed it belonged to him. When the suspect was being taken into custody, he allegedly became combative and threatened to harm the officers.

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An allegedly intoxicated driver in Central Missouri is facing multiple charges after reportedly striking two boys on bicycles with her SUV and driving away without stopping.

On the morning of September 6, a bicycle race was scheduled to take place at Binder Park in Jefferson City. As participants were warming up before the event began, two boys who were riding together were involved in a dangerous situation. According to reports, an SUV plowed directly into the pair while making a wide turn, and the driver allegedly immediately left the scene without trying to assist. One of the juveniles was able to avoid injury, but the other was hurt during the crash. Both of the bicycles, which had a combined estimated value of $14,000, were destroyed.

The authorities were notified, and officers from the Jefferson City Police Department began investigating the incident. The boy who was injured was taken to a local hospital, and it was reported that he may have sustained a broken ankle. The police began searching for an SUV matching the description of the one involved in the crash, and they found it nearby. They identified the driver as a 25-year-old woman from Fulton. It was believed that she was intoxicated, and the authorities learned that she was still on probation from a previous DWI conviction. When her BAC was tested, a result of .252 was reported.

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A cosmetology instructor in Southwest Louisiana who was arrested last week for her alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident is also facing charges for reportedly pushing a police officer and possessing illegal prescription drugs.

When law enforcement responds to a domestic violence call, they sometimes uncover other illegal activity during their investigation that leads to the suspect facing a stack of criminal allegations. According to reports, one such instance occurred on September 8 at a home in Vinton. While there are currently limited details about what happened during the alleged domestic incident, it was reported that the person the police believed was the aggressor was a 44-year-old woman who teaches cosmetology at West Orange-Stark High School.

When the authorities were notified about the potential domestic unrest, officers from the Vinton Police Department went to the address to investigate. The woman, whom they believed was intoxicated, allegedly shoved one of the officers while they were interacting. She was taken to a local hospital for a medical assessment and any necessary treatment. After she was released, the woman was transported and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center.

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A bartender is in jail after allegedly stabbing a customer multiple times during an altercation that began over a bar tab and derogatory comments made about the victim’s deceased mom.

According to reports, on August 31, a man was hanging out at Grumpy’s Underground bar in Orlando, and he had a dispute with the bartender, who was new on the job. The employee reportedly tried to bill the customer for drinks he did not receive, and they began arguing. After the bartender allegedly made multiple profane comments to him, the patron invited the employee to go outside to handle things. The pair left the building, and things quickly escalated.

The bartender reportedly said something vulgar about the man’s deceased mother, and he responded by striking him hard enough that he fell down. The situation took a violent turn when the bartender allegedly pulled out a blade and stabbed the man ten times. It was reported that another patron spotted the fight and reported it to the police. When they reached the scene, the suspect had already taken off, and they noted that the alleged victim had seven stab wounds on his back and three on his head. When the police talked to the bar manager, they said they thought they had settled the issue for the customer.

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