Assault
Coverage of Assault in the Nexus archive.
- Troy man sentenced for two separate assaults
Bradley Bova of Troy was sentenced to five and a half years in state prison for a 2025 assault case, as announced by the Albany County District Attorney's Office.
- Long Beach ice cream vendor recovering after 4th of July assault leaves him unable to work
A Long Beach ice cream vendor is recovering from serious injuries after being assaulted near the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier on the 4th of July. The assault has left him unable to work.
- Neighbours’ quarrel over staircase leads to assault, two arrested in Anantapur
Two families in Anantapur clashed over a dispute about sweeping on a shared staircase, leading to an assault and the arrest of two individuals. The police confirmed the incident was a personal dispute with no political motives.
- Former client of VB veterinary hospital assaults staff, damages property
A man forced entry into the Pet Care Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach, assaulted two staff members, and damaged property on July 2. The individual had previously been a client of the hospital.
- Suspect shot by CHP at Covina gas station after reported assault on 210 Fwy; all EB lanes shut down
A man was shot by California Highway Patrol officers at a Covina gas station following a chase and reported assault on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Glendora. The incident led to the closure of all eastbound lanes during an investigation on Friday morning.
- Former AFL player Nicky Winmar found guilty of assaulting woman in northern Victoria
Nicky Winmar, a former AFL player, was found guilty of dragging a woman by the hair and hitting her head against a door. A Bendigo magistrate found the woman truthful and convicted him of three charges.
- Bronx DA’s charges against ‘gang members’ expose the disturbing trend of NY’s Raise the Age law
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark charged 19 reputed gang members with conspiracy, attempted murder, assault, and weapons-related crimes. The charges highlight concerns about New York's Raise the Age law.
- Indictment accuses Moreau man of sexual assault charges
A man from Moreau was arrested on a 32-count indictment in Saratoga County Court, accused of aggravated sexual assault, drug and weapon possession, and assault. The charges were filed on Thursday, leading to his arrest.
- Death of Mayiladuthurai teen duo: Post-mortem done on body of Scheduled Caste youth, girl’s father arrested
A Scheduled Caste youth and a girl in Mayiladuthurai died under unclear circumstances. The youth had previously filed a police complaint alleging abuse and assault by the girl's father and others. A post-mortem was conducted on the youth's body, and the girl's father has been arrested.
- Kerala teacher suspended after assault on Class II student in Kannur; police register case
A teacher in Kerala's Kannur was suspended following an assault on a Class II student. The incident involved the teacher allegedly hitting the student on the back for being slow in copying notes from the blackboard, prompting police to register a case.
- Physical Education teacher booked for allegedly assaulting Class 8 student in Kerala
A Physical Education teacher in Kerala was booked for allegedly assaulting a Class 8 student. The incident has raised concerns about student safety and teacher conduct.
- Illegal alien on the run after allegedly ramming ICE vehicle in Pennsylvania, prompting agent to fire weapon
An illegal immigrant with a criminal history allegedly rammed an ICE vehicle in Pennsylvania, prompting an agent to fire their weapon. The suspect, Clemente Lara-Hernandez, fled after crashing into a civilian vehicle and remains at large. ICE reported a significant increase in assaults and vehicular attacks against its officers nationwide.
- Manny Yekutiel’s alleged victim reported to SF Dems’ assault hotline. They did nothing
An alleged victim of Manny Yekutiel reported the assault to the San Francisco Democrats' hotline, but the organization took no action. Additional reports mention Yale University's potential relocation to San Francisco and Governor Gavin Newsom signing his final state budget.
- Sheriff's office investigating violent robbery, assault on Boulder Creek Trail
The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is investigating a violent robbery and assault that occurred on Boulder Creek Trail on Monday. The incident is being treated as a criminal case requiring law enforcement intervention.
- Chicago man arrested nearly 2 years after robbery, attack at Sox-35th Red Line station
A 71-year-old man was robbed and assaulted on the Sox-35th Red Line platform nearly two years ago. Chicago police have arrested a suspect in the case.
- Laura Woods's fiancée Adam Collard 'is attacked by his millionaire property developer father' who faces trial in August charged with assault
Adam Collard, fiancée of Laura Woods, was attacked by his millionaire property developer father, who is charged with assault and faces trial in August.
- Teresa Giudice's daughter Milania, 20, finally breaks silence on shock assault arrest
Teresa Giudice's daughter Milania, 20, has broken her silence regarding a recent assault arrest. The incident has drawn public attention due to her family's prominence.
- ‘RHONJ’ star Teresa Giudice’s daughter Milania, 20, breaks silence on shocking assault arrest
Teresa Giudice's daughter Milania, 20, addressed her recent assault arrest for the first time in a TikTok video. The college student discussed her legal troubles in the video.
- Case against youth for assaulting minor girl
A case has been initiated against a youth for the alleged assault of a minor girl. The incident involves a minor female victim and a male perpetrator.
- Woman booked for assaulting a sanitation worker over objection to roadside garbage dumping
A woman was booked for assaulting a sanitation worker after objecting to roadside garbage dumping. The accused, whose identity is unknown, dumped a bag of garbage on the roadside while riding a motorcycle.
- Man arrested in Weld County after allegedly killing a chicken, throwing flowerpots at deputies
A 31-year-old man was arrested in Weld County after allegedly killing a chicken, damaging a vehicle, and throwing flowerpots at deputies during a confrontation. Deputies responded to a disturbance involving Gregory Medina, who reportedly engaged in physical altercations, resisted arrest, and faced multiple charges including assault and animal cruelty.
- Creepy Dollar Tree manager allegedly assaulted cashier at register: lawsuit
A former cashier at a Queens Dollar Tree alleges her manager assaulted her by pressing his pelvis into her backside while entering his manager code into the register, according to a lawsuit. The incident is described as a persistent and deliberate action by the manager.
- Chennai police shoot at murder suspect, arrest seven others after youth dies in assault at Nolambur
Chennai police shot murder suspect Rupesh in the knee after he allegedly attacked them, leading to the arrest of seven others. A youth died in an assault in Nolambur.
- 2 men arrested after good Samaritan, 73, stabbed defending pregnant woman on NYC bus
Two men were arrested for stabbing and punching a 73-year-old good Samaritan who was defending a pregnant woman on a Manhattan bus. The incident occurred aboard an MTA bus on June 5, leading to assault charges against the suspects.
- Boy, 15, charged in fatal Kent shooting apparently tied to gang rivalry
A 15-year-old boy faces murder, assault, and gun charges in a fatal Kent shooting linked to gang rivalry. Prosecutors in King County plan to seek his trial as an adult.
- Denham Springs man sentenced to 30 months for assaulting USPS employee
A Denham Springs man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for assaulting a USPS employee. The attack occurred against a postal worker, resulting in a two-and-a-half-year prison term.
- Schenectady man sentenced after assault at Latham kids play center
A Schenectady man was sentenced after being found guilty of assault. Joshua Hunter is accused of punching another man in the face outside the Littles Play Café in Latham in front of children.
- Teen arrested after 17-year-old attacked at NYC subway: NYPD
A 17-year-old was arrested for attempted murder, gang assault, and assault after attacking another 17-year-old at a Queens subway station. The victim was slashed, punched, and kicked by 16 people at the Beach 60 Street station.
- Gay students extorted with threat of being ‘outed’ in home countries, Victorian hate crime inquiry hears
LGBTQ+ support service Thorne Harbour Health reports international students from countries where homosexuality is illegal are being targeted via dating apps for assaults and extortion, with threats of being outed in their home countries. A Victorian hate crimes inquiry heard that 95 attacks occurred since June 2024, leading to 42 arrests.
- Man arrested for alleged kidnapping, assault of female victim in San Bernardino County
A 21-year-old man, Julin Bracamontes, was arrested in San Bernardino County on June 13 for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a female victim. The incident occurred during a domestic disturbance on Manzanita Drive, as reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
- ‘He ran away after I fainted,’ assaulted woman narrates ordeal
A woman recounted being assaulted in an apartment in Aba, Abia State, with the suspect fleeing after she fainted. The incident was captured on video and reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
- Northern Michigan teen set fire to home before assaulting owners, police say
An 18-year-old from Traverse City, Northern Michigan, was arrested and charged with arson and assault after allegedly setting fire to a home and attacking its owners. The incident occurred over the weekend.
- Milton man accused of striking victim with beer can, tool kit
A man from Milton has been charged with multiple felonies after being accused of striking a victim with a beer can and tool kit in an assault case.
- 33-year-old man charged with murder after death of 65-year-old father in Chesterfield following assault: police
A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of his 65-year-old father in Chesterfield County following an assault over the weekend, according to police.
- Police arrest man filmed assaulting woman over ‘pot of soup’
Police arrested a man charged with attempted murder and assault after he was filmed attacking a woman over a dispute involving a pot of soup. The suspect will be arraigned on the charges.
- Abuser who repeatedly raped a woman while also pouring hot tea over her gets 16-year term behind bars - as victim tells of hopes to 'start living again'
A man who repeatedly raped a woman and assaulted her with hot tea was sentenced to 16 years in prison. The victim expressed her desire to 'start living again' following the conviction.
- Weld County sheriff's deputy arrested on domestic violence charges
A Weld County sheriff's deputy, Alex Porter, was arrested on domestic violence charges including stalking, harassment, and assault. He faces additional charges of tampering with physical evidence and first-degree official misconduct, leading to his unpaid administrative leave. The sheriff's office confirmed the allegations were discovered through an internal investigation.
- SF man pleads not guilty in Castro hate crime case after DA files vandalism, assault charges
A man in San Francisco pleaded not guilty to hate crime charges, including vandalism and assault, related to alleged homophobic acts in the Castro neighborhood. The San Francisco District Attorney filed the charges against him.
- Ex-NAPTIP DG condemns assault of 10-year-old boy in Anambra, seeks justice
The Ex-NAPTIP DG has condemned the assault of a 10-year-old boy in Anambra and called for justice. The incident is described as a violation of the child's rights and dignity.
- Man arrested in Chhattisgarh for brutally assaulting wife
A man in Chhattisgarh was arrested for brutally assaulting his wife. Police added a fresh charge after a video of the incident surfaced online.