An Orlando woman was arrested following a series of violent acts in heavy traffic, including attacking a pregnant woman, assaulting an elderly individual, and resisting law enforcement.
Suspect Mandolyn Shaffer-Brockwell, 37, is accused of causing the incident on February 23 near the Mall of Millenia area.
Video footage captured the suspect exiting her vehicle, rushing toward an SUV ahead, climbing onto the hood, opening the door, and attacking the driver inside.
The victim stated she had informed the suspect she was pregnant and had children in the car. The incident began after the victim honked her horn because the vehicle in front was repeatedly stopping abruptly and blocking lanes.
A 68-year-old woman witnessed the incident and tried to intervene, but the suspect shouted at her and scratched her face. Images showed scratches and bruising under the victim's eye, reminiscent of serious elderly assault cases previously seen in the state.
The suspect left the scene and was later stopped by police. While being restrained, she resisted and bit an officer's hand, an aggressive act similar to the case of a Florida man chasing and attacking another person in the middle of the street.
Backup arrived, subdued the suspect, and took her to the station.
Charges include battery on a person 65 years or older, battery on a law enforcement officer, burglary of a conveyance, and resisting an officer with violence. These public outbursts of violence often lead to an immediate arrest to ensure resident safety.
Orlando police released a video of the incident, showing the entire sequence occurring over a short period on a busy road.
