The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly threatening to stab his neighbor and eat her dog when he reportedly became upset over the belief that she was walking on his property with the canine.
On the afternoon of October 17, a woman in Interlachen was walking her dog on a path next to her neighbor’s property. It was reported that the homeowner spotted the woman, and he believed the path was a part of his plot of land. He reportedly approached her while holding two pocket knives and allegedly threatened to eat her dog if she came back. The woman quickly left, and the authorities were notified.
Deputies from the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office went to the scene and talked to both parties about what happened. As soon as they were satisfied that things had calmed down and the situation was handled, the deputies left. Unfortunately, according to a post made by the Sheriff’s Office, they were hasty in their retreat. Approximately an hour later, another call was made reporting that the same neighbors were having another issue that required the intervention of the authorities.
An officer from the Interlachen Police Department was the first one to arrive, and things intensified while they were there. When deputies were en route back to the area, the officer reported that the man had become angry that the alleged victim called the authorities, and reportedly said he was going to stab her.
The man was taken into custody and reportedly continued making threats to harm his neighbor while in the police vehicle. He was booked into the Putnam County Jail. He is facing a preliminary charge of aggravated assault. At the time this was written, he was being held in lieu of a $5,000 bond.
If you or someone you love is suspected of an assault or battery offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.