• Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Advertising
  • Disclosure
  • Newsletter
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Sebastian Daily
  • News
    • All News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Crime
    • Food
    • Health
    • Fishing
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Newsletter
    • Traffic
    • Videos
  • Events
  • Awards
    • Best Bars in Sebastian
    • Best Diners in Sebastian, Florida
    • Best Music in Sebastian
    • Best Pizza in Sebastian
    • Best Pubs in Sebastian
    • Best Sub Sandwiches in Sebastian
    • Best Wings in Sebastian
  • Fishing
  • Health Inspections
  • Obituaries
  • Weather
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • All News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Crime
    • Food
    • Health
    • Fishing
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Newsletter
    • Traffic
    • Videos
  • Events
  • Awards
    • Best Bars in Sebastian
    • Best Diners in Sebastian, Florida
    • Best Music in Sebastian
    • Best Pizza in Sebastian
    • Best Pubs in Sebastian
    • Best Sub Sandwiches in Sebastian
    • Best Wings in Sebastian
  • Fishing
  • Health Inspections
  • Obituaries
  • Weather
No Result
View All Result
Sebastian Daily
No Result
View All Result
Home Crime

Vero Beach Man Chokes Woman After Drinking Beer All Day

Scott Lee by Scott Lee
Nov 15, 2017 / 11:45 AM
A A
Man strangles Vero Beach woman after she argues with him about a drinking problem.

Man strangles Vero Beach woman after she argues with him about a drinking problem. (Photo: Indian River County Jail)

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

VERO BEACH – A man who was arrested on a felony battery charge for choking a woman said she often “presses his buttons.”

The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a home in Vero Beach about the disturbance Tuesday at approximately 4:45 p.m.

Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the female victim inside the residence in the 8000 block of 22nd Street in Vero Beach.

She told law enforcement that 37-year-old Richard Clark Stevens was drinking beer all day and the two got into an argument. The victim added the two don’t typically get along too well.

During the argument, Stevens walked over to the victim and grabbed her by the throat before throwing her to the ground. The victim said he stood over her and continued to choke her with enough force to cause her to lose and regain consciousness, according to the report.

The deputy then spoke with Stevens’ brother who heard the commotion. He ran into the kitchen and observed Stevens choking the victim, the affidavit said.

The deputy then made contact with Stevens, who told a similar story that was consistent with the victim’s. He said he has a temper problem and the two were arguing about his drinking, the report said.

Stevens then told the deputy that the victim often “presses his buttons” because she’s trying to get him kicked out of the home. So, he “lost it” and “snapped.”

He also told the deputy that he had been drinking “Busch beer” all day.

Then, Stevens told another deputy that he never strangled the victim, despite openly admitting to it when the first deputy arrived.

“When I confronted Richard with this information, he stated that he did not recall making those statements nor did he recall strangling her,” the deputy said.

Stevens was arrested on a charge of Felony Battery and transported to the Indian River County Jail.

MORE FROM SEBASTIAN DAILY

Sebastian Inlet Sail Power Squadron (Photo: Ron Ray)

Sebastian Inlet Sail & Power Squadron Collects 30 Pounds of Trash from Spoil Islands

by Andy Hodges
February 6, 2023

...

Artist Iris Peters (Courtesy of ELC)

Environmental Learning Center Announces Nature Inspired Art Series

by Andy Hodges
February 4, 2023

...

Nicolette from Treasure Coast Shellfish and Carmine from Crab E Bills

In-House Oyster Tasting from Exclusive Treasure Coast Shellfish Farm in Sebastian

by Andy Hodges
February 3, 2023

...

Previous Post

Best Western Plus In Sebastian Completes Renovation Project

Next Post

Sebastian Man Arrested After Burglarizing Hair Cuttery

Next Post
Sebastian man caught burglarizing Hair Cuttery.

Sebastian Man Arrested After Burglarizing Hair Cuttery

MORE FROM SEBASTIAN DAILY

Cornhole Tournament

Sebastian Police Department’s 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

by Tina Hodges
February 4, 2023

...

Kneady by Nature Giveaway

Kneady By Nature Giveaway to Sebastian Daily Newsletter Subscribers

by Tina Hodges
February 2, 2023

...

United Way of Indian River County

United Way seeks Community Impact Volunteers to Guide Funding Decisions

by Sebastian Daily
February 3, 2023

...

Sebastian Inlet Sail Power Squadron (Photo: Ron Ray)

Sebastian Inlet Sail & Power Squadron Collects 30 Pounds of Trash from Spoil Islands

by Andy Hodges
February 6, 2023

...

Sebastian Daily

Trusted news in Indian River County and Sebastian, Florida. Sebastian Daily offers hometown news, reviews, obituaries, weather, and hurricane updates.

Follow Us on Social Media

Mailing Address

Sebastian Daily, LLC
1603 U.S. Highway 1
Suite 102
Sebastian, Florida 32958

For advertising services or to post an obituary, please call Tina at 772-925-5221.

Categories

  • Business
  • Community
  • Crime
  • Events
  • Health
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Obituaries
  • Restaurants
  • Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report
  • Traffic
  • Videos
  • Weather
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
  • Disclosure

© 2023 Sebastian Daily. All Rights Reserved. Sebastian Daily® is a registered trademark of Sebastian Daily, LLC.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • All News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Crime
    • Food
    • Health
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Traffic
    • Videos
  • Events
  • Fishing
  • Awards
    • Best Bars in Sebastian
    • Best Diners in Sebastian
    • Best Music in Sebastian
    • Best Pizza in Sebastian
    • Best Pubs in Sebastian
    • Best Sub Sandwiches in Sebastian
    • Best Wings in Sebastian
  • Obituaries
  • Weather
  • Health Inspections
  • Newsletter

© 2023 Sebastian Daily. All Rights Reserved. Sebastian Daily® is a registered trademark of Sebastian Daily, LLC.