AUBURNDALE, FL — A 41-year-old woman was arrested last week after allegedly using her vehicle to intentionally run over another woman she saw walking with her estranged husband, Polk County authorities announced.
Christdon Reese was taken into custody on April 11, one day after Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives obtained a warrant charging her with attempted first-degree murder, trespassing, and violation of probation. She was located on Tower Manor Circle East and booked into the Polk County Jail.
The incident occurred April 10 when the victim and her boyfriend — identified as Reese’s estranged husband — were walking near a Circle K at 4950 U.S. Hwy 92 East. According to investigators, Reese spotted the pair, made a U-turn in a nearby Family Dollar parking lot, and accelerated toward them on Old Dixie Highway. The victim attempted to flee but was struck by Reese’s white Volkswagen Jetta as she ran down a residential driveway.
Reese then fled the scene at a high rate of speed. Surveillance footage from Circle K captured the U-turn maneuver moments before the incident. The victim was transported to a local hospital by Polk County Fire Rescue and treated for two spinal fractures. She is expected to recover.
A resident at the property where the incident occurred told deputies Reese did not have permission to be there, resulting in an additional trespassing charge. Reese is also facing a violation of probation charge related to a prior conviction.
Key Points
- Christdon Reese, 41, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly running over a woman with her car.
- The attack occurred after Reese saw the victim walking with Reese’s estranged husband.
- The victim suffered spinal fractures but is expected to recover.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called the case a disturbing example of domestic violence escalating into near-fatal action.
