Dinnertime Drama Leads to Arrest for Assault with Deadly Utensil

Charles Thomas Abell. {BSO}

By Sharon Aron Baron

A man was arrested for allegedly assaulting his daughter’s fiancé with a knife on Christmas.

On December 25, Margate Police were called to the home of Charles Thomas Abell, 64, after a domestic disturbance. According to the police report, Abell was preparing dinner when he and his daughter’s fiancé began arguing. The victim went outside to the patio to avoid further conflict; however, Abell followed him out with a kitchen knife in his hand.

Abell stated he had a kitchen knife in his hands when he went outside to tell the victim to stop causing a scene. Once outside, According to the police report, Abell stated the victim attempted to take the knife from his hands, causing the victim to sustain a laceration on his right hand and wrist.

The victim, however, alleges Abell was drinking heavily, becoming belligerent and argumentative, threateningly approaching him with the knife raised above his head, causing him to fear for his safety, according to the report.

Based on the evidence, Abell was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a domestic violence offense. He was transported to the Broward County Main Jail and released on a $2,500 bond the next day.

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