Alachua Woman Charged with Domestic Battery, Aggravated Assault

ALACHUA – A 42-year-old Alachua woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly striking her boyfriend, threatening him with a knife, and attempting to hit him with a vehicle, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO).

Deputies said the incident occurred around 1:28 p.m. on April 26, 2025, at a residence on Northwest 75^th Street, west of LaCrosse. According to the arrest report, Denetria Shaunte Griffin and the victim, her boyfriend, were involved in a verbal argument that escalated when she allegedly struck him, leaving visible injuries on his chest and hand.

Authorities said Griffin then pulled the victim outside the home and retrieved a kitchen knife from her vehicle. She allegedly threatened to harm him and to cut power to the mobile home and its air conditioning unit. Deputies reported that Griffin then got into her vehicle and attempted to hit the victim.

Responding deputies noted fresh scratch marks on the victim’s chest and left hand. No injuries were observed on Griffin.

Griffin was later located at a relative’s home in the city of Alachua, where deputies said they recovered a kitchen knife consistent with those found in the victim’s residence. After being read her Miranda rights, Griffin reportedly denied trying to run over the victim and could not explain how the knife ended up at her location, according to the report.

She was charged with domestic battery and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Records show Griffin has seven prior misdemeanor convictions, including one involving violence.

Judge Gloria Walker set bail at $5,000.

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