We are investigating a disturbance at a Lake Worth Poling Site
We are investigating a disturbance at a Lake Worth Poling Site.
Deputies responded to a disturbance in the 2700 block of Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth. Upon arrival deputies located two males claiming one assaulted the other.
The investigation determined that two males were having a verbal dispute. Male # 1, was videotaping male # 2 with his cell phone. Male # 2 didn’t appreciate being videotaped so he slapped male # 1’s phone out of his hand causing it to fall to the ground. Male # 1, struck male # 2 causing him to fall to the ground. Male # 2 fearing for his safety alerted male # 1 that he had a weapon. Male # 2 did not threaten male # 1 with his weapon he only made it known he had a weapon.
Deputies confirmed that male # 2 had a concealed weapons permit for the weapon he was carrying.
Deputies are charging male # 2 with Simple Battery and Criminal Mischief (this charge is due to the phone damage). The investigation is ongoing.
Time: 2:41 pm
Location: 2700 block of Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth
