NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 4, 2026Hillsborough
Midland police arrest Odane Bailey for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
Odane Bailey, 36, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after confronting a man with a machete in Midland. The incident occurred on Yellow Rose Court following allegations of sexual assault against Bailey's daughter.
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A local resident faces felony charges after taking physical action in response to an alleged crime, resulting in a physical injury and police intervention.
Key Facts
- Odane Bailey was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- The incident occurred around 7:00 p.m. on a Thursday at Yellow Rose Court in Midland.
- Bailey confronted a man with a machete, accusing him of sexually assaulting his daughter.
- Bailey admitted to police that he left work to confront the individual and that the machete belonged to him.
- The victim sustained an eye injury while attempting to avoid the machete attack.
- The victim has stated an intent to press criminal charges against Bailey.
- Police recovered the machete and a vehicle as evidence.
- Bailey is currently held at the Midland Central Detention Center.
Who's Mentioned
personOdane Bailey“The individual arrested and charged with aggravated assault.”locationMidland“The city where the incident occurred.”locationYellow Rose Court“The specific location of the incident.”other36“The age of the suspect.”organizationMidland Police Department“The law enforcement agency that responded to the scene and made the arrest.”