Saturday, September 23, 2023
#1 News Source in Sebastian, Florida
SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE NEWSLETTER
Sebastian Daily
  • News
    • All News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Crime
    • Events
    • Food
    • Health
    • Health Inspections
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Schools
    • Traffic
  • SHOP
  • Newsletter
  • Calendar
  • Fishing
  • Obituaries
  • Weather
  • Advertising
  • Discover
    • Indian River Lagoon
    • Sebastian Riverfront
    • Things to do in Sebastian, Florida
    • Moving to Sebastian, Florida
    • What’s it like living in Sebastian, Florida
    • 2022 Sebastian Business 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
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • All News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Crime
    • Events
    • Food
    • Health
    • Health Inspections
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Schools
    • Traffic
  • SHOP
  • Newsletter
  • Calendar
  • Fishing
  • Obituaries
  • Weather
  • Advertising
  • Discover
    • Indian River Lagoon
    • Sebastian Riverfront
    • Things to do in Sebastian, Florida
    • Moving to Sebastian, Florida
    • What’s it like living in Sebastian, Florida
    • 2022 Sebastian Business 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
No Result
View All Result
Sebastian Daily
No Result
View All Result
Home Crime News and Arrests in Sebastian, Florida

Sebastian Man Hits Wife in the Head with Bottle of Jack Daniels

Andy Hodges by Andy Hodges
Nov 24, 2020 / 1:08 PM
A A
Donald Arthur Penwarden

Donald Arthur Penwarden

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

On Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at approximately 8:55 p.m., a man was arrested after hitting his wife in the head with a bottle of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, according to the Sebastian Police Department.

As police arrived, the wife was bleeding from her left temple and had blood all over her arms and face, the affidavit said. She was transported to Sebastian River Medical Center, where she received stitches for her injuries.

The wife told police that her husband, Donald Penwarden, hit her in the head with a bottle of Jack Daniels while she was sitting on the couch watching TV, the affidavit said.

They have been married for approximately one year, and the wife said Penwarden was arrested earlier this year for doing something similar. According to jail records, police arrested Penwarden for Battery Domestic Violence on May 14, 2020. The case is still ongoing.

“I’m going to kill my wife,” Penwarden told police, according to the affidavit.

“I observed blood drops all over the floor,” the officer said. “When I asked Donald [Penwarden] what happened, he stated his wife attacked him and that he has been sleeping.”

Penwarden told officers he didn’t do anything wrong.

“While speaking with Donald, I observed a large glass bottle of ‘Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey’ under his pillow,” the officer said.

The Jack Daniels bottle had blood and hair consistent with the wife’s statements. The bottle was collected as evidence.

Penwarden was charged with Aggravated Battery Domestic Violence and transported to the Indian River County Jail.

On the way to jail, Penwarden told officers, “I’m going to kill my wife.” Bond was set at $100,000.

In 2017, Penwarden was arrested after leaving the scene of an accident at Earl’s Hideway Lounge in Sebastian.

Deals and Reviews
Previous Post

Capt’n Butchers for Dinner – Crab Cake Sandwich

Next Post

Police warn people to lock their vehicles in Sebastian due to recent burglaries

Next Post
Police warn residents not to leave valuables in their vehicles.

Police warn people to lock their vehicles in Sebastian due to recent burglaries

HOMETOWN NEWS

Halloween Events in Sebastian, Florida.

Family Halloween Events: Haunted Houses, Movie Night, Costume Contest

September 22, 2023
Tropical Wave

Tropical Wave Approaching Caribbean with 90% Likelihood of Formation

September 22, 2023
Tristan Feeley and Ryan Holderfield

Week 5 – Sebastian River High School Football Players Spotlight

September 21, 2023
Hunt for Hope Scavenger Hunt at Riverview Park

Sebastian’s Weekend Spectacle: Tunes, Poker Run and Adventurous Hunts

September 21, 2023
Sebastian Daily

Sebastian Daily is a local newspaper known for delivering hometown news and breaking headlines in Sebastian, Florida. We prioritize stories, ensuring residents are connected to the local community.

INFORMATION

  • About Us
  • Advertise Your Business
  • Contact Us
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Signup for Newsletter

ADVERTISING & OBITUARIES

For advertising services or to post an obituary, please call Tina at 772-925-5221. For all other calls, dial 772-202-4029.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sep 23
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Hunt for Hope 2023 at Riverview Park

Sep 23
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Iris at Tiki Bar & Grill

Sep 23
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Carl Owens & Whiskey Trip at Earl’s Hideaway Lounge

Sep 23
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Ray Fredell at Capt Hirams Resort (Sandbar)

Sep 23
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

George Clark at The Old Fish House Bar & Grill

View Calendar

© 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
    • Events
    • Food
    • Health
    • Health Inspections
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Schools
    • Traffic
  • SHOP
  • Newsletter
  • Calendar
  • Obituaries
  • Advertising
  • Weather
  • Fishing Report
  • Feedback
  • Discover Sebastian
    • Indian River Lagoon
    • Sebastian Riverfront
    • Things to do in Sebastian, Florida
    • Moving to Sebastian, Florida
    • What’s it like living in Sebastian, Florida
    • 2022 Sebastian Business 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

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