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Elderly Man Punched Mom Putting Baby in Car Seat
79-year-old man in Washington state accused of punching mother in Walmart parking lot after parking dispute.
In brief
79-year-old man in Washington state accused of punching mother in Walmart parking lot after parking dispute. 79-year-old man in Washington state charged with fourth-degree assault after allegedly punching mother who was placing baby in car seat. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Accusation
A 79-year-old man in Washington state is accused of attacking a mother with her infant in a Walmart parking lot.
Charges
Timothy Coe charged with one count of fourth-degree assault.
Reported Incident
Deputies responded at 10:13 a.m. on Nov. 10 to Walmart parking lot for reported assault.
Victim's Account
Mother tapped Coe's car to alert driver as other vehicle tried to park next to her.
Physical Contact
Coe punched mother on right side of face with left fist and grabbed her arms.
Injuries
Deputies observed redness on face, swelling around eyelid, and bruising on arms.
Witness Intervention
Witness intervened and separated Coe and victim.
Custody
Coe taken into custody the following morning at his home in Vancouver.
Current Status
Coe booked into Clark County Jail but no longer appeared in custody by Friday afternoon.
Victim's Statement
Mother claimed Coe struck her phone causing recording to stop and punched her in face.
Physical Restriction
Mother was physically restrained while attempting to take phone.
Victim's Actions
Mother kicked, swung elbows, and scratched to get free.
Court Appearance
Coe scheduled to appear in court but date not immediately clear.
Location
Incident occurred at Walmart in 9000 block of NE Highway 99 in Hazel Dell.
Victim's Identity
Victim wished to remain anonymous and provided statement to KOIN.
Coe's Vehicle
Coe's vehicle license plate recorded by deputies.
The takeaway
79-year-old man in Washington state charged with fourth-degree assault after allegedly punching mother who was placing baby in car seat.
