Beer Money Brawl Leads to Screwdriver Stabbing

A Largo woman used a screwdriver to stab a victim in an argument over beer money, according to police.

Sara Rivera, 49, got into a fight with the victim about his use of money on a debit card to buy more beer around 6 p.m. April 28, according to Largo Police.

The argument escalated, with Rivera and the victim both hitting each other, Rivera's daughter said in the police report.

During the fight, Rivera picked up a screwdriver and stabbed the victim in the back of the head and right arm, causing minor injuries, according to the investigators.

Blood was found on the floor of the Jasper Street apartment, and Rivera attempted to clean up another area of blood, according to police.

A small screwdriver was found on a nightstand in a bedroom, according to investigators.

Rivera denied stabbing the victim, police said.

Rivera was arrested and charged with felony aggravated domestic battery using a deadly weapon. She was released on $5,000 bond.

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