Man arrested in Carver Gardens after damaging police car

Employee report

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Elvert Joseph Perry III, 35, was arrested last night and charged with criminal damage to property over $1,000 and disorderly intoxication after he allegedly threatened to “fight everyone out here” following a fight in Carver Gardens (1101 SE). and “to kill everyone.” 15th St.). He also allegedly hit the hood of a patrol car, causing approximately $1,500 in damage.

On Friday evening at approximately 11:30 p.m., Gainesville Police Department officers responded to Carver Gardens where Perry had reportedly gotten into a physical altercation with another man; Perry reportedly refused medical treatment and said he did not want to press charges against his opponent.

However, the arrest report states that he repeatedly yelled threats to “fight everyone out here” and “kill everyone.” Officers reportedly asked him to return to his apartment, but he allegedly refused.

The report states that he became agitated and had to be physically restrained by bystanders; He allegedly used both arms and hands to hit the hood of a patrol car with a “hammer blow,” causing a 6-inch dent in the hood.

Perry reportedly said he was drunk and very emotional about losing the fight.

Perry was charged with criminal damage and disorderly intoxication. He has no local criminal record but was convicted of domestic violence in Broward County in 2016. Judge Kristine Van Vorst set bail at $2,000.

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