All articles tagged with #aggravated battery
RAF wrestler Georgio Poullas was arrested in Delray Beach, Florida on a felony aggravated battery charge after allegedly slamming the groom's brother onto a glass coffee table during a bachelor party; the victims were treated for injuries, Poullas was booked around 3:55 a.m. on June 6 and released on a $1,500 bond, and he’s due back in court July 9. His RAF profile includes bouts with Arman Tsarukyan.
Falcons edge rusher James Pearce was charged in Miami-Dade County with three felonies—aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police, and resisting an officer with violence—plus a misdemeanor charge of stalking, all tied to a February 7 incident involving his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson. A protection order has been issued, the NFL is reviewing the case under its Personal Conduct Policy, and Pearce has not been placed on paid leave.
South Florida police arrested Atlanta Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. after a weekend chase and crash following a domestic dispute with girlfriend Rickea Jackson; Pearce is charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, one count of felony aggravated stalking, one count of felony fleeing from officers, one count of felony aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, and one misdemeanor resisting an officer without violence; bond was set at $20,500 and a stay-away order issued from Jackson.
Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr., a 2025 first-round pick who led rookies with 10.5 sacks, was arrested in Miami on aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, fleeing police and resisting an officer after allegedly leading officers on a high-speed chase and crashing; the Falcons said they are gathering information. Pearce previously faced a 2023 Knoxville traffic stop with charges later dropped after he paid fines and obtained a valid license, and Atlanta had traded for him in the 2025 NFL Draft.
A white male student at Shawnee Mission East High School in Kansas has been charged with aggravated battery after repeatedly yelling racial slurs at a Black female student, leading to a physical fight. The incident has sparked protests in the community, with calls for hate crime charges. The school district has suspended both students involved and emphasizes its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment. A community-wide protest is planned, and the investigation is ongoing.
A man in Jefferson Parish, New Orleans, threatened a flight attendant with a sharp object on a Delta flight at Louis Armstrong International Airport. The man, identified as 39-year-old Nelson Montgomery, cut himself before grabbing the flight attendant and injuring her. The flight attendant suffered superficial injuries, while Nelson was taken to a local hospital. He has been charged with aggravated battery, simple battery, and disturbing the peace. Delta Airlines responded, stating that they have zero tolerance for unruly behavior on their aircraft. Court documents reveal that Nelson has a history of assault and weapon charges.
Chicago police Sgt. Michael Vitellaro has been found not guilty of aggravated battery and official misconduct after being charged in a case that left a teen pinned to the ground. Vitellaro was off-duty at the time and claimed he was using proper technique to take down a bike thief suspect. The incident occurred in Park Ridge, where Vitellaro's son's bike was allegedly stolen. The judge heard from witnesses who testified that Vitellaro never identified himself as a police officer before or during the incident.
A 26-year-old woman, Denise Solorzano, was arrested in Chicago for a series of unprovoked baseball bat attacks on other women. She faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery in a public place, and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle. The attacks occurred on Sunday and Tuesday on the city's Northwest side, with at least 10 victims. Solorzano was ordered held on $800,000 bond and has no criminal history.
A Chicago woman, Denise Solorzano, was arrested for a series of unprovoked baseball bat attacks on other women. She faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery in a public place, and aggravated assault with a motor vehicle. The attacks occurred on two days, Sunday and Tuesday, on the city's Northwest side. Solorzano was ordered held on $800,000 bond and has no criminal history.
Denise Solorzano, a woman suffering from mental health issues, was charged with attacking multiple women with a bat and a vehicle in broad daylight across several neighborhoods in Chicago. She was ordered to be held on $800,000 bond, $100,000 for each victim she is charged with attacking. Solorzano's family said she was diagnosed with schizophrenia and has sought treatment for years. She was charged with aggravated battery in a public place, aggravated battery with use of a deadly weapon, and aggravated assault involving a vehicle. The judge ruled Solorzano was a danger to herself and the community, and her next court date is set for May 17.
Denise Solorzano, a 26-year-old woman from Chicago, has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery and assault after a series of baseball bat attacks on the Northwest Side. She allegedly attacked four women in separate incidents, including two women with a stroller. Solorzano was arrested on Wednesday and is scheduled to appear in bond court on Thursday.
The night manager of Nashville Hilton, David Neal, has been charged with aggravated battery and assault after a guest reported that he woke up in the middle of the night to find Neal sucking on his toes. Neal claimed he entered the room because he smelled smoke, but investigators didn't believe him. The victim is suffering from PTSD and is talking to a therapist. Neal is currently jailed in lieu of $27,000 bond.
A CTA employee, Emmett Richardson, has been charged with aggravated battery in a public place and aggravated battery to a transit passenger after attacking a 54-year-old man for over an hour at the LaSalle Blue Line Station in Chicago. The victim died shortly after the attack, and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office is still determining his cause of death. The attack was caught on video, and Richardson threw the man down the station’s stairs like “garbage” and hit his head and kicked the man’s wheelchair. Richardson has been removed from service without pay pending further investigation and disciplinary action.