A woman from Florida City was taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly hitting her 16-year-old son with a broomstick, resulting in a severe wrist injury.
Shernice Gibbs, 42, was involved in an argument with her son while he was getting ready for school. The dispute centered around his pants being too big, as stated in her arrest report.
According to the Florida City police, the argument escalated, and Gibbs took a broomstick and struck the teenager on his left wrist, resulting in a deep laceration.
According to the police, his wrist was bleeding profusely.
A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crew promptly arrived at the scene and transported the teenager to Homestead Hospital, as stated in the report.
According to the police, Gibbs explained to the officers that she had woken up early to prepare her children for school when her son started arguing with her about his pants.
According to the report, Gibbs asserted that her son started using foul language and proceeded to repeatedly punch her in the face, resulting in significant swelling.
According to the police, she also stated that she attempted to push the teenager away while he was gripping her neck, and in the process, she scratched his face with her nails, resulting in a minor abrasion.
According to authorities, she reportedly admitted to hitting him with the broomstick.
The report states that the victim’s injury prevented him from giving a written statement.
Local 10 News acquired her mugshot on Tuesday, which did not reveal any indications of bruising or swelling.
In bond court on Tuesday, she appeared and tearfully pleaded before the judge, who then issued an order for her to maintain distance from her son. Her son is currently recuperating at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
The judge granted her a bond of $7,500, and if she is able to post bond, she will be placed on house arrest.
The police department prepared the arrest report, stating that the Florida Department of Children and Families had been informed about the incident. However, there was no response from the department at that time.