Lauderdale Lakes, FL – A man was arrested after a physical altercation at an Aldi grocery store left another shopper in a coma. Dandrea Johnson, 45, was taken into custody on Wednesday, charged with felony battery causing great bodily harm.
The incident occurred on October 11 shortly after 7 p.m. Surveillance footage shows Johnson becoming involved in a verbal dispute with the victim, who was with his service dog.
As the victim exited the store, he was allegedly punched by Johnson, causing him to fall and sustain serious injuries. The Broward County Sheriff’s Office sought public assistance in identifying the suspect, leading to Johnson’s arrest after tips came in from media coverage.
Johnson appeared in court on Thursday, where he claimed that the victim’s service dog attacked him prior to the altercation. A judge set his bond at $100,000 and mandated that he wear an ankle monitor and avoid the Aldi store if he posts bail.
