Doniell Pérez Pacheco, a Cuban residing in Hialeah, Miami-Dade, was taken into custody this week on charges of assault with a deadly weapon following an alleged attack on his former girlfriend involving a knife. Pérez, aged 30, was apprehended by authorities last Tuesday and appeared in court shortly after. He faces charges of aggravated assault with a weapon, along with three additional accusations: robbery by force, property damage, and burglary, according to court documents.
History of Violence During Brief Relationship
The short-lived relationship, lasting only three months, between the Cuban national and the victim was reportedly marred by physical violence stemming from financial disputes. Mike Vega, spokesperson for the Miami police, informed AmericaTeVé that the initial confrontation occurred in August when the accused allegedly began threatening his girlfriend. "He grabbed her phone as she was recording him, threw it, broke it, then brandished a knife, and when she tried to defend herself, he cut her finger," Vega explained.
Escalation and Arrest
A few days later, as detailed in the police report, the victim requested that Pérez return the house keys and collect his belongings, leading to another altercation. During this encounter, the woman claimed he struck her on the head before leaving the premises. This past Tuesday, Miami police detained Pérez for questioning, but he declined to provide any statements.
Legal Proceedings and Bail Conditions
Police spokesperson emphasized, "This is yet another domestic violence case where we urge victims to contact the police immediately if they face domestic issues... there is support available for victims." During the court hearing, Judge Mindy Glazer from Miami-Dade's criminal court set a bond of $9,000 for Pérez and ordered him to refrain from contacting the victim, identified in court as Amanda Cobas.
The defense attorney disclosed in court that Pérez works with his brother in pool repair and lacks a criminal record, despite previous arrests. Court documents reveal prior detentions by El Doral police, Miami-Dade, and Miami city authorities for offenses including driving under the influence, drug possession, and carrying a firearm, as noted by Vega.