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Watson Pleads Guilty to Assault, Escape Charges
20 Jun
Summary
- Watson pleaded guilty to felonious assault and escape charges on June 18.
- The shooting occurred in September 2025 at an apartment complex.
- Watson is awaiting sentencing on June 25 for the 2025 incident.
Alaya Watson pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a shooting incident last year. The Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas confirmed her guilty plea on June 18 to one count of felonious assault and one count of escape. As part of a plea agreement, one additional count of felonious assault was dismissed.
The violent event occurred in September 2025 at an apartment complex located off North Dixie Drive in Harrison Township. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the incident began with an argument among women inside an apartment. This dispute escalated outside, leading to Watson retrieving a gun from her car and firing it at the victim.
Deputies reported that upon their arrival, Watson had already been detained by another individual and handed over to law enforcement. She remains in custody at the Montgomery County Jail, with her sentencing date set for June 25.
