NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade County
Boca Raton woman charged with aggravated battery and child neglect following domestic incident
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Amy Arlene Baker was arrested and charged with aggravated battery and child neglect after allegedly biting off a portion of her husband's ear during a dispute while driving on Interstate 95. The incident occurred in the presence of the couple's two young children.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
The incident resulted in criminal charges for and , involving the Broward County Sheriff's Office and the local judicial system.
Key Facts
- Amy Arlene Baker, 43, was arrested on Saturday.
- Baker is charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.
- Baker faces two counts of child neglect for committing the alleged assault in front of her children, aged 7 and 1.
- The incident occurred while the family was traveling north on Interstate 95 toward State Road 810.
- The victim suffered the loss of a portion of his right ear due to a bite.
- The victim reported that Baker used derogatory language and a homophobic slur during the argument.
- The victim denied the allegation that he struck Baker.
- Baker admitted to police that she lost control and bit the victim's ear.
Who's Mentioned
locationState Road 810“The area near where the incident occurred.”OrganizationBroward County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that filed the arrest report.”locationBoca Raton“The residence of the accused.”locationFort Lauderdale“The location where the couple was returning from.”OrganizationTelemundo 51“The news outlet reporting the incident.”PersonAmy Arlene Baker“The individual arrested and charged in the incident.”locationInterstate 95“The location where the incident took place.”locationInterestatal 95“The location where the incident occurred.”