Gainesville, FL (May 21, 2019) – Police say that a 56-year-old from Gainesville, identified as Gregory Eastman, was arrested after an argument with his sister quickly turned physical.
The incident took place at the home that Eastman and his sister shared at NW 38th Drive. Eastman had allegedly gotten drunk and was about to get in his vehicle and so his sister tried to stop him. His sister told police that he had been upset about a family situation and was prepared to drive all the way to Tallahassee so that he could scare his family and settle the matters.
Eastman quickly turned violent when his sister attempted to stop him from leaving. According to authorities, he choked his sister and got out a gun, putting it to her head and threatening her. His sister was able to safely get away and called the police.
Eastman surrendered when law enforcement arrived. He remains in jail on charges of domestic battery and aggravated assault.
Gainesville Domestic Battery Laws
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