Florida felon allegedly dunked woman's head into tar vat during argument: police
Marshall Dimick, a convicted felon, racked up additional firearm-related charges
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A Florida suspect was arrested after a woman reported that he submerged her head in a vat of tar last week, police say.
Rosewood resident Marshall Dimick, 57, was charged with aggravated battery and aggravated assault with a firearm.
Police said that the investigation began when they responded to a domestic disturbance report on July 20. The victim and her friend provided statements to police about the incident, which stemmed from an argument.
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"During the argument Dimick dunked her head into a vat of a tar like substance that is used to treat clam and oyster bags," the Levy County Sheriff's Office explained in a statement, adding that the suspect also allegedly pointed a gun at her and choked her.
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As a convicted felon, Dimick was also charged with four counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The suspect allegedly removed several of his guns from his home before police arrived, but they were recovered by authorities on a nearby property.
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"Dimick is a convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm," the sheriff's office explained.
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Dimick was transported to Levy County Detention Center, where he is held on a $550,000 bond.
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Levy County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the incident. There are no additional details at this time.