MEDIA RELEASE
Date: May 10, 2011
Time: 3:30 PM
Child Abuse - Aggravated Assault (Domestic)
On May 9, 2011 Cpl. Houchin responded to University Oaks in reference to a domestic disturbance. Houchin made contact with the first victim an adult female. The victim stated that Charles Keene had been drinking all day and when he came home they got into a verbal argument. Keene then picked up a children's bicycle and attempted to throw it at the victim. The bicycle missed the intended victim and struck a three year child knocking her to the ground.
A witness at the scene stated that he heard the two arguing outside. The witness stated that he heard Keene threatened to kill the victim if law enforcement was called. According to the witness Keene attempted to hit the victim with his fist after she called the police. Keene was located inside the residence passed out and he was arrested without incident.
Charges: Child Abuse - Aggravated
Assault Aggravated - Domestic
Charles David Keene
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Major Evan Sullivan
Levy County Sheriff's Office
FBI-National Academy 183rd Session
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