Public Safety

Alachua County woman arrested after punching victim, holding gun to their mouth

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Amber Clark, 36, following a Saturday afternoon altercation on West Newberry Road in which she allegedly struck a victim in the face and then pressed a firearm against the victim’s mouth while threatening to shoot. The victim managed to flee and contact 911, and deputies later recovered the weapon and documented visible injuries. Clark, who has a prior battery charge in Pennsylvania, was booked on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; the incident occurred in front of children.

Sources: WCJB TV20