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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Orrin Glenn Newsome, aged 66, was taken into custody yesterday following allegations that he struck a woman with a cane, resulting in the loss of her front teeth.
An officer from the Gainesville Police Department responded to the incident around 8 p.m. on April 24. According to their report, a domestic dispute erupted between Newsome and the victim at their residence. During the altercation, Newsome allegedly struck the woman twice on the head with a walking cane, leading to the dislodgement of her two front teeth. The victim reportedly retaliated by pushing the cane back, causing Newsome to sustain a forehead injury.
The officer noted the presence of blood droplets in the hallway and on the cane, aligning with the victim’s version of events. In contrast, Newsome claimed the confrontation took place in the bedroom while he was on the bed.
Newsome now faces charges of domestic aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. His criminal history includes eight non-violent felony convictions, two non-violent misdemeanor convictions, and two traffic violations. Previous domestic battery charges against him were dismissed in 2020 and 2021. Judge Donna Keim has ordered Newsome to be held without bail pending a State Attorney’s Office motion to keep him in custody until his trial. Should the judge reject this motion, bail will be determined at a subsequent hearing.
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