Assault

Larry Montes was under arrest after allegedly invading Central Synagogue in Midtown and assaulting two people while damaging property. According to New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, he has been charged with two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime.

Jamie Briggs was found guilty of second-degree murder, assault, and weapons possession by a felon following an argument that led to a deadly 2020 shooting in Charlotte. A Mecklenburg County jury convicted him on Friday, sentencing him to at least 44 years in prison.

A person was taken into police custody at Central Synagogue after reportedly assaulting individuals. The individual allegedly assaulted two people, including a member of the congregation.

A Latham man was charged in connection with a child abuse investigation. Jose A. Martinez Jr., 26 years old, was arrested by the Watervliet Police Department after two children were hospitalized with severe injuries.

Denver7 Investigates obtained video footage related to a 2024 shooting in Conifer involving former Mountain View town councilman Brent Metz. The surveillance video shows two teenagers approaching Metz's property for homecoming pictures, which led to a confrontation when Metz shot one boy in the face. Sources confirm that Metz was sentenced after being found guilty of assault.

Megan Appert, a Hopkins home daycare operator in Hastings, pleaded guilty to third-degree assault involving a 4-month-old boy in 2022. She faced charges following an investigation stemming from concerning signs displayed by the child, including retinal hemorrhages and seizures. A sentencing date has been scheduled for September 11.

A paraprofessional at Ute Meadows Elementary School in Littleton was charged with felony assault and misdemeanor child abuse after allegedly dragging a developmentally disabled student on the ground. The charges stem from an incident on April 16, when staff witnessed her forcibly grabbing and dragging the student by the arm. She has since been fired from the school.

The Novato Police Department announced they are searching for a suspect following an assault that resulted in a man being hospitalized on Monday. The incident occurred around noon near the intersection of Grant Avenue and First Street.

A 71-year-old man died from injuries sustained following an assault in Kahului. The Maui Police Department reported that two male suspects were charged with murder, robbery, and assault related to separate incidents that occurred on Thursday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 7.

A 32-year-old man named Di-Quan Schafar Hunt was charged with assault in Charlotte, N.C., after police investigated social media videos allegedly showing him assaulting or harassing people. One specific video reportedly showed him punching a woman on a sidewalk off East Boulevard after saying, “Don’t wave to me.”

A suspect was arrested in connection to an assault stemming from a Dilworth social media video. Detectives identified the suspect as Di-Quan Schafar Hunt, who is 32 years old, and subsequently obtained a warrant for his arrest.

A 49-year-old man accused of attacking two people during a road rage confrontation in Carlsbad pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. He faced charges including attempted murder and assault related to the violent incident which took place in San Diego County.

A man was sentenced to five years in prison for a kidnapping and assault incident that occurred on New Year's Eve in Grand Junction. He was arrested in Kansas in connection with the case.

A man accused of assaulting Border Patrol agents with his vehicle in Baton Rouge was acquitted of his felony charge. The case involved an alleged attack on law enforcement agents in the city.

Neha Gupta, accused of killing her daughter, seeks separation from Daisy Link, who is accused of attacking her in jail. Both women are high-profile murder suspects in South Florida, with Link also involved in a prison pregnancy scheme.

A 47-year-old woman was arrested by UK police after four men were stabbed in London’s Covent Garden. The victims, aged 34, 39, 42, and 52, were found with stab wounds, and the incident is believed to be mental health-related.

A man from Hudson was arrested by New York State Police on assault and strangulation charges following an investigation. The arrest occurred on Tuesday as part of a criminal case involving alleged violent offenses.

A native of Kasaragod was arrested for assaulting a woman Sub Inspector in Kozhikode. The incident involved a law enforcement officer being attacked.

A 19-year-old man, Kayden Browne, is accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a girl at an apartment complex in northeast Charlotte. The victim sustained multiple injuries, including blackened eyes and bruises, and Browne faces charges including first-degree kidnapping, rape, and assault. He denied the allegations and provided inconsistent statements to police.

James Fitzsimmons was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and assault after police allege he pushed James Britt into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, leading to Britt’s death. Surveillance video showed the men fighting before Fitzsimmons pushed Britt into the water, and Britt was later declared dead at a hospital.

BMTC has suspended a conductor following a viral video that allegedly shows the conductor assaulting a passenger. The incident was captured on video, leading to the suspension.

A case has been registered following an attack on a nurse. The incident involved the interception of a 108 ambulance, during which a male nurse was verbally abused and physically assaulted.

A Brooklyn Center man is accused of breaking into a Minneapolis home and assaulting a woman. Police report that he attempted a sexual assault using force and weapons.

Six children and three adults were hospitalized after a two-car collision involving an assault on the H-2 Freeway near the Ka Uka Blvd exit. First responders treated nine people for injuries.

A Brooklyn man has been charged with assault after allegedly chasing a woman with a hammer and pushing a boy. He also reportedly bit a school employee who attempted to apprehend him, according to the Queens DA.

An Australian jury convicted British entertainer Yung Filly of assault for biting a fan during a 2024 music performance, but did not find him guilty of rape and choking charges. The case, tried in Western Australia's District Court in Perth, resulted in two assault convictions and potential retrials on three rape charges. Barrientos, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, remains free on bail ahead of the next court date on August 21.

UK rapper Yung Filly was found not guilty of raping a woman after a show in Australia, but was convicted of two counts of assault related to the 2024 incident in Perth.

British YouTuber Yung Filly was acquitted of three sexual penetration charges but found guilty of two assault offenses related to an incident with a 20-year-old woman in Perth. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on three remaining charges, potentially leading to a retrial.

A Dallas Police officer has turned himself in to the county sheriff's office and is facing multiple charges of assault and oppression. The officer is currently under investigation for these alleged offenses.

A shirtless man, Jerahn Rashad Tucker, was arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap a child at a gas station in Marietta, Ga., on July 23. Surveillance video showed Tucker approaching a mother and her children, circling their car, and grabbing a child in the back seat before fleeing. Bystanders intervened, and Tucker was later charged with attempted kidnapping, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.

A shirtless man named Jerahn Rashad Tucker is accused of attempting to kidnap a child at a Georgia gas station, according to an arrest warrant. Surveillance video shows Tucker approaching a mother and her children, looking through their car window, and grabbing a child before fleeing. Bystanders intervened, and Tucker was later arrested on charges including attempted kidnapping, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.

A shirtless man named Jerahn Rashad Tucker was arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap a child at a Georgia gas station. Surveillance video showed Tucker approaching a woman and her children, looking into their car, and grabbing a child from the back seat. Bystanders intervened, and Tucker fled before being tracked down by police, who charged him with attempted kidnapping, assault, and possession of a controlled substance.

Maui police arrested four individuals, including several teenagers and a 20-year-old man, in connection with an ongoing assault and riot investigation. The incident occurred on July 17 in the Kaanapali area.

A 24-year-old man is facing an assault charge after he allegedly stabbed a man inside a McDonald's in Wahiawa on Monday afternoon.

NYC homeowners are suing to prevent their son's eviction from a co-op after a feud with a doorman escalated into racial slurs, assault, and an arrest. The dispute at 339 E. 58th St. has led to a legal battle in Manhattan Supreme Court.

Johnthony Walker, 34, the driver of a deadly bus crash in Chattanooga, was arrested in Nashville. He faces seven charges for assaulting a woman and her child at an apartment on West Trinity Lane on July 23.

Three suspects are at large after allegedly assaulting and robbing a man in his 30s at Baylands Nature Preserve in Palo Alto, with the incident being investigated as a possible hate crime due to racial slurs targeted against Black people.

Three minors were arrested by the Maui Police Department following an assault and riot on July 17. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

James Farthing, a Powerball jackpot winner, was arrested for the fourth time since winning $167 million last year. He faces charges of domestic violence, including strangulation and assault, following an incident in Scott County, Kentucky, and has previous arrests for battery, intimidation, and burglary.

James Farthing, a Powerball jackpot winner, was arrested for domestic violence in Scott County, Kentucky, marking his fourth arrest since winning the $167 million prize. He faces charges of strangulation and assault, pleaded not guilty, and was ordered to wear a monitoring device. Previous arrests included battery, resisting an officer, intimidation, and burglary.