NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedJuly 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Davie landlord arrested after allegedly beating tenant following threats
A 58-year-old Davie landlord was arrested on a felony battery charge after allegedly beating his tenant, despite prior warnings from police that such actions would lead to jail time. The incident occurred hours after the landlord told officers he would physically attack the tenant upon the tenant's release from a hospital.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The case highlights a criminal justice intervention involving a landlord-tenant dispute that resulted in severe physical injuries and a $15,000 for the accused.
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organizationDavie Police Department“responded to the initial incident and issued the arrest warrant”location2500 Davie Road“address of the Wawa where the victim was discovered”locationWawa“location where the victim was found by police”personLennie Joseph Dufrene Jr.“58-year-old landlord charged with felony battery”organizationBroward Sheriff’s Office“took the suspect into custody at the airport”locationFort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport“location where the suspect was arrested”