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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Man arrested after allegedly throwing brick paver at his girlfriend

Courtland Carter Balmer

A man was arrested after allegedly throwing a brick paver at his girlfriend in Wildwood.

Courtland Carter Balmer, 24, of Ocala, was arrested on a felony charge of aggravated battery after Wildwood police were called shortly before midnight Saturday to a home in the 800 block of Powell Street. The girlfriend said she and Balmer had been arguing in the yard when he threw a brick paver at her head, according to the arrest report. She collapsed and Balmer dragged her inside and covered her mouth to prevent her from screaming. However, a neighbor heard a scream.

The girlfriend spotted an approaching patrol car and ran to it.

Balmer was booked at the Sumter County Detention Center and released after posting $15,000 bond.