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Deltona man stabs father and threatens children with knife

Deltona man stabs father and threatens children with knife

Deltona man stabs father and threatens children with knife

Deltona, FL A 22-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed his father with a hunting knife and threatened four children. Trevor Nieves-Gonzalez faces two counts of aggravated assault, four counts of child abuse, and one count of resisting an officer with violence.

Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call for an active fight around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. The victim informed dispatchers that his son had just stabbed him.

Body camera footage from responding deputies showed Nieves-Gonzalez holding the knife while his father pleaded with officers. The father attempted to convince his son to drop the weapon as a deputy ordered both men to comply.

Nieves-Gonzalez eventually dropped the knife and was taken into custody after resisting arrest. He allegedly spit on a deputy and shouted threats during the encounter.

The father sustained a stab wound to the back of the head and an injury to his eye. He stated that his son had been drinking prior to the incident, during which an argument escalated after Nieves-Gonzalez broke a necklace.

According to law enforcement, Nieves-Gonzalez also threatened to kill four children aged two to eleven who were present. He reportedly stated, “I’ll kill these kids, too,” while pointing the knife at them.

Nieves-Gonzalez was booked into the Volusia County Jail on a $90,000 bond. His next court date is set for December 4.

Mother and boyfriend arrested after toddler’s death from suspected abuse

Mother and boyfriend arrested after toddler's death from suspected abuse

Mother and boyfriend arrested after toddler’s death from suspected abuse

LIVE OAK, FL – A 33-year-old mother and her boyfriend have been arrested in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son. The child reportedly suffered from apparent head injuries and was found to be covered in bruises and cigarette burns.

Christian Parnell and Curtis David Willey are charged with one count each of aggravated manslaughter of a child. If convicted, they face up to 30 years in state prison.

Suwannee County deputies responded to a medical emergency about 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13. Parnell reported that her son was unresponsive while CPR was being performed. First responders transported the boy to a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead at 4:10 p.m.

Investigators noted swelling to the boy’s head and multiple bruises and scars on his body. In an interview, Parnell claimed her son received injuries from a fall at home 10 days prior, stating he was playing with Willey’s son.

Parnell reported that the boy began to show symptoms of illness a week after the alleged fall. According to her, Willey called her at work on Oct. 13, stating they needed to take the child to the hospital. Before they could leave, the toddler began to vomit and lost consciousness.

Willey stated he was in another room when the incident occurred. He claimed the boy seemed to be in decent health until Oct. 13, when the child displayed concerning symptoms. However, the severity and number of injuries were inconsistent with their explanations.

Authorities stated that both defendants ignored the medical needs of the child, resulting in his death. They are being held without bond at the Suwannee County Jail, with additional charges pending.

The couple’s actions have led to significant scrutiny from law enforcement.

Tragedy strikes as a mother and her boyfriend are charged in a case of suspected child abuse.

Former judge arrested for threatening wife and friend

Former judge arrested for threatening wife and friend

Former judge arrested for threatening wife and friend

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. — John Cris Helton, a former city judge in East Ridge, Tennessee, was arrested on Sept. 28 after allegedly sending a threatening text message to his wife and her friend. Police reported that Helton, 63, sent the message shortly after midnight on the same day.

The text included a photo of a “large black and silver kitchen knife” along with a message that read, “I take that back I will kill both of you first.” Helton reportedly sent the message in a group text that included his wife and her friend.

Helton’s wife informed police that she feared for her life after receiving the threat and stated she did not want to be near Helton. The complaint did not provide details regarding the context of the message or any prior history of threats or violence involving the couple.

When police interviewed Helton, he admitted to sending both the photo and the accompanying message. Authorities noted that the image showed the kitchen knife on Helton’s lap, and he was dressed in the same clothing during the interview as he was in the photo.

Helton has been charged with making a written threat to kill or do bodily harm. He was booked into jail on a $50,000 bond, which he posted on Sept. 30. A judge ordered that Helton not contact his wife, and he is set for arraignment on Nov. 3.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding domestic violence and threats, emphasizing vigilance and support for victims.

A former judge faces serious charges after allegedly threatening his wife and a friend in a chilling text message.

New York Woman claims self-defense in murder of ex-boyfriend’s new partner after traveling to Florida

New york woman claims self-defense in murder of ex-boyfriend's new partner after traveling to florida

Woman claims self-defense in murder of ex-boyfriend’s new partner

TAMARAC, FL – A woman accused of traveling from New York to Florida to murder her ex-boyfriend’s new partner took the stand in her defense on Monday. Sakiyna Thompson, 31, is currently on trial for the murder of 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson, who was allegedly stabbed multiple times.

Thompson asserts that she acted in self-defense when she killed Hodgson at the victim’s apartment on July 13, 2022. According to reports, she claimed she intended to have a “woman-to-woman” conversation with Hodgson when the pair confronted each other.

During her testimony, Thompson acknowledged that she killed Hodgson but maintained it was an act of self-defense. “I killed her because she took the glass from the hookah and slashed me across the stomach,” Thompson told jurors.

Thompson indicated she blacked out and did not recall the attack sequence after the initial confrontation. She alleged that upon regaining her senses, she found herself holding the murder weapon and discovered Hodgson on the floor.

Following the incident, Thompson reportedly changed into Hodgson’s clothes and attempted to clean the scene before fleeing. “I was walking in the blood,” she stated.

Feeling afraid, Thompson did not contact authorities and returned to New York. She was arrested on August 3, 2022, and extradited to Florida where she faces a charge of first-degree murder.

Closing arguments from both the prosecution and defense were expected to take place Tuesday. Hodgson’s family established a GoFundMe account after her death, describing her as a beloved daughter and friend to many.

The trial will determine if Thompson’s claim of self-defense holds weight in the eyes of the law.

Miami woman accused of murder, hiding body at Holiday Inn

Holiday inn sign against blue sky

Miami woman accused of murder, hiding body in Holiday Inn

MIAMI, FL – A 39-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly murdering a man inside a Holiday Inn room and subsequently hiding his body under a bed. Elizabeth Hernandez faces charges of first-degree murder, grand theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card following the death of Jason Anderson.

The victim’s body was discovered by a maintenance employee who responded to the hotel room to repair a telephone line. “Upon inspecting the telephone line, the maintenance employee discovered the victim’s body underneath the hotel bed prompting him to contact 911,” according to police reports.

Hotel records indicate that Anderson checked into the Holiday Inn Express near Miami International Airport on June 19. His expected check-out date was June 20. Hernandez was reportedly seen on surveillance footage checking in with Anderson and another man, identified as Yoan Guzman-Zequeira, 41.

On June 20, Hernandez was recorded leaving the hotel with Guzman-Zequeira, carrying several bags, including a white plastic bag that may have contained bedding or towels. Police allege she had already killed Anderson and had used his debit card to withdraw cash from his account.

Witnesses stated that Guzman-Zequeira took another individual back to the hotel soon after. The witness noted that the room appeared dirty and disarranged. This led to a sense of discomfort, prompting both men to leave.

Authorities found “several blood drops” in the hotel hallway and bathroom after the maintenance worker’s report. An investigation revealed that Anderson had suffered blunt force trauma and lacerations before his death was deemed a result of “homicidal violence.”

Hernandez is currently being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. Guzman-Zequeira has not been arrested or charged in connection with the incident.

Details continue to unfold in this disturbing case involving violence and deception hidden within a hotel room.

Jet ski racing incident injures two children in Florida

Jet ski racing incident injures two children in florida

Jet ski racing incident injures two children in Florida

MADEIRA BEACH, FL — A man from New York faces charges after allegedly injuring two children while racing a jet ski on Sunday afternoon. Daniel Grubert, 48, is charged with two counts of boating under the influence causing serious bodily injury and one count of reckless operation of a vessel.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. while Grubert was operating a rented 2024 Yamaha WaveRunner near Johns Pass. Grubert reportedly claimed to have consumed only one alcoholic beverage, a can of Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea, prior to the crash. He admitted to drinking a single Twisted Tea, according to his arrest affidavit.

Grubert is accused of crashing into another Yamaha WaveRunner operated by 45-year-old Walter Wodzien, who had two children, aged 7 and 8, riding with him. All three were ejected from the jet ski during the collision. The sheriff’s office stated that Grubert was racing another jet ski and “took his eyes off his direction of travel.”

When Grubert realized a crash was imminent, he reportedly jumped off the WaveRunner, allowing it to move unmanned into Wodzien’s jet ski. The Madeira Beach Fire Department recovered the children from the water and transported them to a local hospital. One child suffered life-threatening injuries, while the other sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators noted signs of impairment in Grubert, including an odor of alcohol on his breath and red eyes. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was arrested on the scene. Grubert remains in custody at the Pinellas County Jail.

The incident has drawn attention to the dangers of reckless boating behavior.

A New York man faces serious charges after his jet ski racing led to injuries of two children in Florida.