Destiny Hunter

Name of Accused:
Hunter, Destiny Shanmaura Lizette

Date of Arrest:
08/20/2024


Charges For Arrest:
AFFRAY (FIGHTING) – M
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN – 2ND DEGREE – F
Officer’s Narrative:
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On August 20, 2024
, at 1441 hours, I responded to [500 BLOCK] Pennsylvania Ave regarding threats of violence being made. The threats were made during the time frame that Savannah High released their students for the day.
While patrolling the area due to the threats, a large fight occurred along the sidewalk of Savannah Gardens. Multiple BOE officers attempted to defuse the incident and take several subjects into custody. I observed Ms. [VICTIM ] punching a subject that an officer was trying to detain. I focused on her since she was displaying active aggression and disrupting officers from apprehending the other individuals involved. I placed handcuffs on Ms. [VICTIM ] without any issues. While doing so, Ms. [VICTIM ] said she was only fighting because an adult later identified as Ms. Destiny Hunter joined the fight. Due to previous incidents, I recognized Ms. Hunter who was being detained by a BOE officer. The third subject was detained by BOE and was identified as Ms. [REDACTED].
All parties were checked for injuries. While doing so, I observed visible cuts and scrapes on Ms. [VICTIM ]’s face. I did not observe any injuries to Ms. [REDACTED] or Ms. Hunter. EMS was ed to further provide aid to the individuals involved.
I ed Ms. Hunter regarding the fight. Ms. Hunter advised that she only engaged in the fight because her family member was getting “jumped” by other juveniles. She did not elaborate any further.
I ed Ms. [VICTIM ] concerning the fight. Ms. [VICTIM ] stated that she was only helping her sister. It should be noted that Ms. [VICTIM ]’s sister was not detained due to the size of the fight. Based on reports in Tiburon the subject is possibly named Ms. [REDACTED].
I ed Ms. [REDACTED] regarding the fight. Ms. [REDACTED] provided similar statements as the parties above.
Ms. Hunter was charged for Affray, and Cruelty to Children in the 2nd degree due to being an adult engaging in a physical altercation with juveniles. She was transported to CCDC by another officer.
It was determined that neither juvenile lived in the nearby area. Ms. [VICTIM ] and Ms. [REDACTED] received a Criminal Trespass Ban from the Savannah Gardens Complex for their roles in the fight. Their parents were ed to pick them up from Savannah High School. BOE officers handled the release of the students.
BOE CRN for this incident is 240820003.
[End of Narrative]