In Florida, a 64-year-old man named David Sherman Powelson has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony aggravated battery for allegedly dumping two glasses of water on his 73-year-old brother during an argument over a pie. The incident could lead to a prison sentence of up to 30 years and a $10,000 fine. If convicted, there is a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of three years. The arrest was made on Wednesday and the case is ongoing.
An argument ensued between Powelson and his elder brother after he ate a piece of pie that his elder brother had been saving for later.
Lee County Sheriff’s Office in Florida said they responded to a 911 call about a “physical domestic dispute” around 8:30 pm [local time]. “The victim became upset and an argument ensued,” police said. “While sitting in the chair, David [Powelson] emptied two large glasses of water on the victim. The victim feared [Powelson’s] aggressive behaviour would lead to him being physically harmed and or killed,” police said.
Powelson said the pie was left in the refrigerator for days and ate it, which started the argument. ”Powelson was near the kitchen and decided to fill up a large glass full of water and dump it on the victim’s head to ‘cool him down. Powelson proceeded to fill up another glass and dumped it on the victim in the living room,” police added.
Police arrested Powelson, but said that the victim “did not suffer any injuries during the altercation” because “only water was thrown on the victim.”
