Englewood Woman Accused of Punching Man Who Let Her Stay

Charlotte County deputies arrested a woman in Englewood, Florida, in June 2026 after responding to a report of a physical altercation at a residence. A man told deputies the woman, whom he had recently allowed to stay at his home, punched him in the face.

When deputies spoke with the woman, she gave conflicting accounts of what happened. She initially said she had been tied up during the incident, then later told deputies nothing physical had occurred at all.

Bodycam footage shows deputies placing the woman in handcuffs after gathering statements from both parties. Once inside the patrol car, she became agitated, making threats toward the deputy and claiming her shoulder was broken. She was later checked by medics and taken to a hospital.

The woman faces multiple charges, including battery on a person 65 or older, battery on a law enforcement officer, assault on a law enforcement officer, and resisting without violence. The age-based battery charge stems from the alleged victim being over the age of 65.

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office deputies handled the response and arrest. The footage was obtained through a public records request and shows deputies speaking with both the man and the woman.

Under Florida law, battery on a person 65 years of age or older can carry enhanced penalties compared to standard battery charges. Battery and assault on a law enforcement officer are also treated as more serious offenses than similar charges against private citizens.

The case remains open as it proceeds through the Charlotte County court system. As with all criminal cases, the charges against the woman are accusations, and she is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.