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A jealous woman was arrested after she allegedly launched a 25-pound weight at a romantic rival’s head, according to police.
Aralyn Martinez, 24, allegedly recognized "the complainant as someone her partner was involved with" at a 24 Hour Fitness outside Spring, Texas, Jan. 7 and "threw a weighted plate toward the complainant’s head, attempting to cause injury," according to a release from the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office.
"B----, I’m going to drop this 25-pound weight plate on you," she yelled, according to charging documents obtained by KHOU 11.
Aralyn Martinez, 24, is accused of throwing a weight plate at her partner's alleged lover at 24 Hour Fitness in Spring, Texas, Jan. 7. (Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4/Facebook)
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Cellphone video reviewed by deputies reportedly shows Martinez threatening to drop the weight on the woman before throwing it toward her head. The woman was able to move out of the way just in time, avoiding serious injury, the outlet reported.
"Not very often with weights and not very often at a gym," Precinct 4 Capt. Juan Flores told the local outlet. "We do know a 25-pound weight, or any weight, can be a deadly weapon depending on where you hit the person."
Flores said people nearby intervened and were able to calm the situation before it escalated further.
Aralyn Martinez, 24, allegedly threw a weighted plate at "someone her partner was involved with" while at a 24 Hour Fitness in Spring, Texas, according to a press release from the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office. (Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4/Facebook)
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Martinez left the gym shortly after the confrontation but was later arrested.
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She was booked into the Harris County Jail and charged with aggravated assault. Her bond was set at $1,000.
Aralyn Martinez was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a felony. (Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4/Facebook)
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Her arraignment was scheduled for Thursday. Fox News Digital reached out to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office for comment.
"Facts giving rise to probable cause suggest that alcohol was a factor in this offense," the judge overseeing the case wrote in an order setting bond conditions, according to Law & Crime.
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