A man hit his mother with a tire iron after they argued about a floor mop Wednesday night, police said.
Anthony Gary Smalls Jr., 19, was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon when he hit his mother in the face with the tire iron, according to an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office report, which gave the following account:
Smalls’ mother argued with him and told him not to use the mop, but he did anyway.
Angry from the argument, Smalls hit his mother in the face with the tire iron.
She fought back and hit Smalls in the back with a broom handle.
Her cheek swelled and was still bleeding as officers arrived at their house, 827 SW 64th Terrace.
The fight lasted 13 minutes, the report said.
Previously, Smalls has been charged with domestic battery, possession of marijuana and trespassing, but this is his first felony charge.
Smalls’ bond has been set at $20,000, according to the Alachua County Jail Log.
Contact Ben Brasch at bbrasch@alligator.org.
