NEWBERRY ‒ A Newberry woman was arrested Thursday evening after allegedly firing a handgun at a man during a dispute over his dog being on her property, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
Tiara Lashay Butler, 29, was taken into custody at approximately 6:20 p.m. on May 8 following an incident at a residence off Northwest 154th Street. Deputies responded to the scene after receiving a report of gunfire during a confrontation between Butler and the man.
According to the arrest report, Butler and the man were engaged in an argument over his dog being on her property. During the dispute, Butler allegedly fired a Tan Glock 19X in the man’s direction, causing him to fear for his safety.
A witness at the scene told deputies she saw the shooting unfold. "I was inside my house when I looked out the window and saw her fire a single shot toward him," the witness said.
After being read her Miranda rights, Butler reportedly admitted to firing the weapon but claimed her target was the man’s dog, not the man himself. She stated that the man’s proximity to the dog made it appear as though she was aiming at him, according to the report.
Butler has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Court records indicate she has no prior criminal convictions.
Judge Kristine Van Vorst ordered Butler held without bail pending a hearing on a motion from the State Attorney’s Office to keep her in custody until trial.
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