Man arrested following domestic incident

A 33-year-old Key West, Florida man was arrested Saturday for attacking a woman holding an infant. There were no life-threatening injuries reported.

Jeanty Falando Altenor was charged with battery, child abuse, and false imprisonment.

The Sheriff’s Office was called to Maloney Avenue on Stock Island, Florida at approximately 7:30 a.m. on July 26, 2023, where the 34-year-old female victim stated Altenor spit on her, and hit her in the face with his fists, feet, and child’s scooter. She stated she fell down while holding an infant child at the time, adding there were three additional small children present at the time of the incident. She stated Altenor also threatened to kill her if she reported the incident to law enforcement.  

The victim had injuries to corroborate her version of events. Warrants were obtained for Altenor’s arrest and he was booked into jail on Saturday.

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