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Published on: September 24, 2026

Man Accused of Purposely Driving Into Pedestrian

A Florida man was accused of striking a pedestrian with his car after police said he admitted he drove to a farmers market with the intention of hitting someone.

According to a probable cause affidavit, the suspect told investigators he woke up depressed on September 13 and wanted to hurt someone besides himself. He reportedly drove to the Boys Farmers Market in Delray Beach, backed his vehicle into a parking space and waited for someone to walk in front of it.

Police learned more about the incident after arriving at the parking lot after a report of a pedestrian being hit. The alleged victim told officers he was walking toward the market entrance when a white vehicle suddenly moved toward him. He managed to push away from the car, but it struck his lower leg.

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Published on: June 29, 2020

Kidnapper Violently Threw Child Down Flight of Stairs

by Staycie R. Sena

A man allegedly walked into the home of a family he didn’t know and threw their 7-year-old out of the house and down the steps as he reportedly tried to kidnap their children.

Near 7:00 am on June 22, a family learned that they had left their front door unlocked when an unknown man reportedly walked in and went to their 7-year-old daughter’s bedroom where she was asleep in her bed.

The suspect reportedly tried to tell the child to get up and follow him, but she remained in her bed and would not do as he asked.

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Published on: May 1, 2020

Florida Woman Used Holiday Candy as Assault Weapon

by Staycie R. Sena

A Clearwater resident is facing felony charges after she allegedly injured her boyfriend with a pen and a candy cane during a domestic dispute.

On April 25, 35-year-old Christina Zicuis and her boyfriend reportedly became entangled in a situation that turned sour and became physical that involved a discussion about Zicuis’ deceased child.

When Zicuis allegedly decided that verbalizing her anger was not effective she reportedly grabbed a pen and thrust it in the direction of her boyfriend. The writing instrument allegedly pierced his skin and the man reportedly tried to depart from the home.

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