Matthew Brown

Name of Accused:
Brown, Matthew

Date of Arrest:
10/31/2024


Charges For Arrest:
CRUELTY TO CHILDREN IN THE FIRST DEGREE
BATTERY
Officer’s Narrative:
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On October 31, 2024
at 2123 Hours I Deputy Victor Rodriguez and Deputy Brandon Watson responded to [2700 BLOCK] Mayo RD in reference to an assault.
Upon arrival, Deputy Rodriguez made with (Matthew Brown) the listed arrested. Matthew stated that he saw ([VICTIM ]) the listed victim arguing with ([WITNESS ]) the listed complainant who is also [VICTIM ]’s mother. Matthew stated that he got involved in the argument between [VICTIM ] and [WITNESS ]. Matthew stated that [VICTIM ] and him became physical. Matthew stated that [VICTIM ] wrapped his arms around his waist trying to slam him on the ground. Deputy Rodriguez asked Matthew if he hit [VICTIM ] and Matthew responded no. Matthew stated that [VICTIM ] then threatened that he was going to shoot him. Deputy Rodriguez asked Matthew if [VICTIM ] pointed a gun at him at any moment and Matthew responded No. Matthew stated to Deputy Rodriguez that he had no injuries.
Deputy Rodriguez made with [WITNESS ] to get her side of the story. [WITNESS ] stated to Deputy Rodriguez that [VICTIM ] and her were arguing over a trip. Deputy Rodriguez asked [WITNESS ] if Matthew lived at the residence. [WITNESS ] stated that Matthew has been living at the residence for a couple of weeks.
Deputy Rodriguez made with [VICTIM ] to get his side of the story. [VICTIM ] stated to Deputy Rodriguez that he was defending himself from Matthew. Deputy Rodriguez asked [VICTIM ] if he threatned Matthew with shooting him and [VICTIM ] responded he did after Matthew attacked him. Deputy Rodriguez asked [VICTIM ] if he was arguing with [WITNESS ] and [VICTIM ] responded yes he was. [VICTIM ] stated that Matthew got involved in the argument between him and [WITNESS ].
[VICTIM ] stated that he was walking away from the situation and Matthew started walking right behind him cursing. [VICTIM ] stated that Matthew head butted him in the face and put him in a choke hold.
[WITNESS ] approached Deputy Rodriguez and stated to Deputy Rodriguez that she had no idea why Matthew got involved, because it’s not his place to get involved in an argument between mom and son. [WITNESS ] stated she believes that Matthew started the altercation with [VICTIM ]. [WITNESS ] stated that Matthew helps her out with the children at .
Deputy Rodriguez asked Caliet if he had any visible injuries. [VICTIM ] had a dark colored bruise on his right side of his forehead and his right side of the face was dark red. Deputy Rodriguez did not see any markings around [VICTIM ]’s neck. Deputies were unable to take photos of the injuries due to individuals not cooperating. The injuries were recorded on body cam.
Deputies ed Cpl. Mark Petite in reference to incident. Cpl. Petite made with Sgt. Lantz Smith for warrant approval.
Warrants were applied for.
[End of Narrative]