BRADENTON, Fla. — Deputies said they arrested a man on Wednesday for punching a pregnant woman and abusing her two children in Manatee County.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said they received reports about the child abuse on March 26. They later learned about a domestic disturbance involving 22-year-old Anthony Reyes-Enos and his 23-year-old pregnant girlfriend on 58th Avenue East in Bradenton.
According to the victim, the couple was arguing, and Reyes-Enos assaulted her over two days, including punching her in the stomach. She then escaped the home to call for help.
Deputies said after she left, Reyes-Enos sent her numerous photos of her two children, who are 1 and 2 years old. Both children had various bruises and wounds.
When deputies arrived at the home, they found the children, who were suffering from "multiple lacerations, bruising and swelling." Both children were taken to a local hospital for treatment, along with the mother for injuries she sustained during the abuse.
Reyes-Enos was charged with felony domestic battery by strangulation, aggravated battery on a pregnant woman, tampering with a 911 call, false imprisonment, and aggravated child abuse (two counts).
Deputies said they are still investigating.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
