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aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Coverage of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 1 · 11:35 UTCMost recent: Jul 14 · 17:20 UTC
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  • SECURITYJul 14 · 17:20 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized

    Federal authorities have used the term 'weaponized vehicle' to justify deadly force against drivers during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, including a recent incident where a Maine driver was fatally shot. Legal definitions of vehicles as weapons remain ambiguous, with courts considering them in cases involving harm or negligence, while law enforcement training emphasizes avoiding gunfire at moving vehicles to prevent bystander harm.

  • SECURITYJul 14 · 17:20 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized

    Federal authorities have used the term 'weaponized vehicle' during the Trump administration's immigration enforcement actions, including justifying deadly force against drivers. Courts and laws sometimes classify vehicles as weapons when used to cause harm, but policies emphasize avoiding gunfire at moving vehicles due to bystander risks.

  • CRIMEJul 13 · 17:00 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Fight over food in Homestead turns into alleged death threat with kitchen knife, police say

    A 18-year-old man in Homestead was arrested after allegedly punching another man during a food dispute and threatening to kill him with a kitchen knife. The victim fled the residence and called police, who found the knife described as having a black handle and serrated blade.

  • CRIMEJul 8 · 18:03 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    Woman accused of running over boyfriend’s legs with car during argument

    A Texas woman is accused of running over her boyfriend's legs with her car during an argument in Midland. The incident occurred in the H-E-B parking lot, resulting in the victim's severe injuries and his hospitalization. The woman, Emani Makamae Calhoun, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

  • CRIMEJul 8 · 18:03 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Woman accused of running over boyfriend’s legs with car during argument

    A Texas woman was accused of running over her boyfriend's legs with her car during an argument, resulting in his hospitalization and inability to feel his legs. Surveillance video confirmed the incident, leading to her arrest and charge with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

  • CRIMEJul 6 · 15:52 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Teenager arrested for allegedly pointing handgun at another driver on Nashville interstate

    An 18-year-old man was arrested in Nashville after allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver on an interstate. Officers found a loaded Glock 43x during a traffic stop and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was released after posting bail.

  • CRIMEJul 6 · 13:29 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Man facing multiple charges after allegedly swinging axe at people over loud music at Percy Priest Lake

    A man was arrested and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and drug possession, after allegedly swinging an axe at people over loud music at Percy Priest Lake. Police found a crack pipe on him during his arrest, and he was booked on charges including public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

  • CRIMEJul 1 · 15:57 UTCWSVN MIAMI
    Woman accused of shooting victim multiple times in Miami Gardens turns herself in

    Milagros Delacaridad Navarro, 35, was arrested in Miami Gardens after turning herself in following a four-month investigation into a February shooting that seriously injured a woman. Surveillance video and witness accounts identified Navarro as the suspect who fired multiple shots at a vehicle, leading to charges of aggravated battery and assault with a deadly weapon.

  • CRIMEJul 1 · 14:57 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Suspect turns herself in after shooting another woman in Miami Gardens, cops say

    A Miami Gardens woman, Milagros De La Caridad Navarro, 35, surrendered to police after allegedly shooting another woman on February 22. She faces two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of aggravated battery with a weapon causing great bodily harm. The investigation included witness interviews, photo lineups, and surveillance video showing Navarro shooting multiple shots toward the victim. Navarro is being held without bond at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center, and the motive remains unclear.

  • CRIMEJun 30 · 21:44 UTCWAFB BATON ROUGE
    10-year-old stabs Dollar Tree employee multiple times during attempted robbery, police say

    A 10-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a Dollar Tree employee during an attempted robbery. The incident occurred when the child entered the store with a fixed-blade knife, threatened an employee, and was subdued by store workers before being taken into custody by police.

  • CRIMEJun 30 · 21:44 UTCWBTV CHARLOTTE
    10-year-old stabs Dollar Tree employee multiple times during attempted robbery, police say

    A 10-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a Dollar Tree employee during an attempted robbery in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Police reported the child used a fixed-blade knife to threaten a female employee for money, leading to a struggle with store workers who subdued him before officers arrived.

  • CRIMEJun 30 · 21:44 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    10-year-old stabs Dollar Tree employee multiple times during attempted robbery, police say

    A 10-year-old boy is facing charges after stabbing a Dollar Tree employee multiple times during an attempted robbery in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The child used a fixed-blade knife to threaten a female employee for money, was subdued by store workers, and was later taken into custody by police.

  • CRIMEJun 29 · 15:31 UTCWSMV4 NASHVILLE
    Witness chases hit-and-run suspect that swerved into group riding bikes, scooters in downtown Nashville, police say

    A man was charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment after allegedly swerving into a group of cyclists and scooter riders in downtown Nashville, causing injury to one woman. A witness chased the hit-and-run suspect, obtained the vehicle's license plate, and helped police track down the suspect, Corey Canfield.

  • CRIMEJun 18 · 15:41 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Man swinging knife at people on Ocean Drive says he was ‘just trying to get girls’ numbers’: Cops

    A 25-year-old man, Juan Luis Rivera Jr., was arrested in Miami Beach for swinging a knife and harassing patrons on Ocean Drive. Police reported he approached victims, displayed a pocketknife, and made incoherent remarks before fleeing when officers arrived. Rivera claimed he was 'just trying to get girls’ numbers' and was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

  • CRIMEJun 9 · 15:22 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Man admits to firing ‘warning shot’ at driver during red light argument in Miami-Dade, deputy reports

    A 24-year-old man admitted to firing a 'warning shot' at a driver during an argument in Miami-Dade County after the driver confronted him about speeding in a school zone. Deputies arrested Daniel Cancio and found a pellet gun in his vehicle, which he used to shatter the driver's car window. Cancio faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and criminal mischief with a $5,500 bond.

  • SECURITYJun 1 · 14:45 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    Deputies arrest Miami Fire Rescue veteran for domestic violence

    Miami Fire Rescue veteran Maximo Vazquez was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly threatening his wife with a hammer, damaging her car, and physically assaulting her. He faces charges including aggravated assault, battery, and false imprisonment.

  • SECURITYJun 1 · 11:35 UTCNBC6 SOUTH FLORIDA
    Miami Fire Rescue captain arrested again, faces domestic violence charges, jail records show

    Miami Fire Rescue captain Maximo Vasquez was arrested on domestic violence charges including aggravated assault and false imprisonment. He was previously arrested in 2025 for allegedly assaulting a deputy during a missing persons report, though that case was later dropped after he completed an advocate program. The fire department confirmed the incident and stated an internal investigation will begin once contact is established.

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