by Miami-Dade County, Florida — A South Florida woman is facing serious criminal charges after authorities say a dispute over household chores escalated into a violent incident involving her teenage son.
According to police reports cited by local media, a 37-year-old Miami-Dade County resident was taken into custody Monday night following an alleged assault that occurred inside the family’s home earlier that evening.
Argument reportedly began over unfinished chores
Investigators say the incident unfolded around 9:20 p.m., when the woman allegedly woke her teenage son after discovering that his daily chores had not been completed. Authorities report that she instructed him to go to the kitchen and wash dishes left in the sink.
During the interaction, police say the teen dropped a utensil onto the floor, which allegedly intensified the situation.
Police describe physical assault with household items
According to the arrest report, the woman allegedly threw the utensil toward the teen’s head. When he avoided being struck, authorities say she then used a household cleaning tool to strike him multiple times, resulting in visible injuries.
Police reported that the teen suffered bruising to his arms and chest, consistent with being struck.
Cleaning chemicals allegedly used during confrontation
Investigators further allege that the teen was later sent to clean a bathroom, where the woman reportedly sprayed a cleaning product toward his face, causing eye irritation, redness, and swelling.
The sequence of events prompted a response from law enforcement later that night. It has not been publicly confirmed who contacted authorities.
Suspect denies allegations, police say
After being taken into custody, the woman reportedly denied physically assaulting her son. According to police, she described the situation as a verbal dispute centered on household responsibilities and social activities.
Authorities say she also claimed she did not know how the teen sustained bruises or eye irritation documented by officers.
Charges filed, investigation ongoing
The woman has been charged with aggravated assault involving a weapon and aggravated battery involving a weapon, based on the alleged use of household objects during the incident.
As of the latest update, she remains in custody, and bond has not yet been set, according to local reports. The case remains under investigation, and officials note that all allegations will be addressed through the court process.
Case highlights concerns over discipline boundaries
Law enforcement officials continue to stress the importance of lawful and non-violent forms of discipline, particularly when minors are involved. Incidents involving household objects and chemical products can pose serious risks of injury, authorities warn.
The teen’s condition has not been publicly updated, and child welfare agencies may become involved as the investigation proceeds.
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