Gainesville man arrested for aggravated battery after allegedly stabbing woman

Staff report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Altonio Lee Richardson, 42, was arrested yesterday morning and charged with aggravated domestic battery after allegedly stabbing a woman during an argument.

The victim reportedly told a Gainesville Police Department officer that she had gotten into an argument with Richardson on Monday evening over money. The victim reportedly told Richardson that she was leaving him and went to Smokey Bear Park. She said Richardson later found her at the park, and they got into another argument about the money; Richardson allegedly dragged the victim by her hair, and the victim said she tried to de-escalate the situation by telling Richardson he could have the money.

Richardson allegedly choked her and then sliced her with a foldable box cutter. As she was retreating, he allegedly stabbed her again. The officer reported that the victim had a two-inch cut on her arm that was about a quarter inch deep and a small puncture wound on her abdomen.

The victim told the officer that she waited two days to report the incident because she was afraid of retaliation.

Richardson has 15 felony convictions (three violent) and 45 misdemeanor convictions (10 violent). He has served five state prison sentences, with his most recent release in 2021. Judge Adam Lee ordered him held without bond pending a hearing on a motion by the State Attorney’s office to hold him without bail until trial.

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