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A woman consumed by jealousy found herself in handcuffs after allegedly hurling a 25-pound weight at a romantic rival’s head, as reported by law enforcement.
Authorities say Aralyn Martinez, 24, identified the woman as someone involved with her partner during an encounter at a 24 Hour Fitness near Spring, Texas, on January 7. In a fit of rage, Martinez allegedly launched the weighted plate at her adversary, aiming to inflict harm, according to a statement released by the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office.
Charging documents obtained by KHOU 11 reveal that Martinez shouted, “B—-, I’m going to drop this 25-pound weight plate on you.”

Video footage captured on a cellphone and reviewed by deputies depicts Martinez threatening to use the weight against the woman before tossing it in her direction. Fortunately, the intended target managed to sidestep the incoming plate just in the nick of time, thus evading any serious injuries, as reported by the news outlet.
Cellphone video reviewed by deputies reportedly shows Martinez threatening to drop the weight on the woman before throwing it toward her head. The woman was able to move out of the way just in time, avoiding serious injury, the outlet reported.
“Not very often with weights and not very often at a gym,” Precinct 4 Capt. Juan Flores told the local outlet. “We do know a 25-pound weight, or any weight, can be a deadly weapon depending on where you hit the person.”
Flores said people nearby intervened and were able to calm the situation before it escalated further.

Aralyn Martinez, 24, allegedly threw a weighted plate at “someone her partner was involved with” while at a 24 Hour Fitness in Spring, Texas, according to a press release from the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office. (Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4/Facebook)
Martinez left the gym shortly after the confrontation but was later arrested.
She was booked into the Harris County Jail and charged with aggravated assault. Her bond was set at $1,000.

Aralyn Martinez was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a felony. (Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4/Facebook)
Her arraignment was scheduled for Thursday. Fox News Digital reached out to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office for comment.
“Facts giving rise to probable cause suggest that alcohol was a factor in this offense,” the judge overseeing the case wrote in an order setting bond conditions, according to Law & Crime.