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Woman Arrested for Dunking Child in Resort Pool
21 Dec
Summary
- Woman charged with aggravated child abuse after dunking incident.
- Incident occurred at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center pool.
- The woman allegedly dunked a 6-year-old child following a fight.
A woman identified as Tiffany Griffith, from Ft. Myers, is currently in the Osceola County jail without bond. Deputies arrested her on Friday, charging her with aggravated child abuse. The incident allegedly took place at the pool of the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
According to deputies, Griffith intervened in a physical altercation involving her own son and a 6-year-old child. During the dispute, she is accused of dunking the younger child underwater. The initial report did not provide further specifics regarding the duration of the submersion or if other adults were present.
Authorities have been contacted for additional information regarding the event. Management at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center has declined to comment on the arrest. The investigation into the alleged child abuse incident is ongoing.
