Key West, FL (May 20, 2019) – On Saturday, a woman was arrested outside of a strip club after she hurled a coconut at a man outside of a Key West strip club who had allegedly been recording her.
The 36-year-old, identified as Shonta Latasha Bolds, was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The altercation occurred around 2 a.m. in the morning out of an establishment known as the VIP Gentleman’s Club on Duval Street.
The suspect told police that she threw the coconut but claimed that she never struck the man with it. She also told police that the man had been filming her while she was sitting on the porch. Police officers asked the victim if he did something that caused her to throw the coconut and he did not answer.
The suspect and others said that when the victim walked by the porch, he had said “ladies” to them. Police are still investigating the incident.
Key West Aggravated Assault Laws
Facing a violent crimes charge in Key West is one of the most severe things that you might ever face and can have a huge impact on your life. You might find that these crimes, including aggravated assault, can carry prison sentences, fines, and many other effects on your life that could hold you back from moving forward. Prosecutors and judges also tend to take a tough approach to the defendants who are accused of these crimes, which is why it pays to have a skilled criminal defense attorney on your side every step of the way.
At Musca Law, we understand the chaos that can ensue in your life after you have been charged with a violent crime in Florida. We have worked with a variety of different clients and have over 150 years of combined experience in these cases. If you are facing violent crime charges and now you are working toward case results so that you can move forward, we would like to speak with you immediately. Please contact us at (888) 484-5057 for more information.