When the 41-year-old Florida woman saw the victim strolling with her divorced husband, she allegedly struck her with her Volkswagen Jetta, leading to her arrest.
Authorities said that Christdon Reese was arrested on Friday and charged with one count each of probation violation, trespassing, and attempted first-degree murder. The victim and her boyfriend made a number of purchases on April 10 after walking to a Circle K gas station in Auburndale, Florida, located in the 4900 block of U.S. Highway 92 East, according to a news release from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. About 50 miles southwest of Orlando is where the store is located.
The woman and her boyfriend were crossing Old Dixie Highway on their way to a friend’s house after leaving the store when the boyfriend allegedly observed Reese driving past them in a white Volkswagen Jetta headed south on the same route.
Reese allegedly chose to use her automobile as a weapon against the victim because she was upset about seeing her estranged husband with someone else.
According to the release from the sheriff’s office, “Reese then made a U-turn and headed north, accelerating quickly in their direction, using the parking lot of the nearby Family Dollar store.” Reese chased after the victim as she started to run down a driveway and hit her with her vehicle. Then, in the driveway, Reese turned around and quickly ran north on Old Dixie Hwy.
According to the Circle K’s surveillance tape, Reese was seen driving south before turning around and heading north after spotting the pair.
The victim was found when authorities arrived on the site. Polk County Fire and Rescue emergency medical professionals took her to a nearby hospital.
She had two spinal fractures, according to follow-up X-rays, but doctors said she should fully recover, the sheriff’s office stated.
Sheriff Grady Judd stated in a statement that “some of the worst calls that we respond to are domestic related calls.” “When people let their feelings rule their actions, it can lead to harm or even death.” Fortunately, this victim survived the event despite being harmed. Perhaps some time spent in jail will help Christdon Reese learn how to control her temper.
According to the authorities, Reese was on probation at the time of the suspected attempted murder because of a retail theft allegation from 2023 in Osceola County, which led to the probation violation accusation.
The owner of the house on Dixie Highway where the incident occurred also told investigators that Reese was charged with trespassing because she lacked authorization to be on his property.
According to internet records, Reese is presently being held without bond at Central County Jail.
