# 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.
- Title: Elderly Man Punched Mom Putting Baby in Car Seat · Law & Crime
- Summary: 79-year-old man in Washington state accused of punching mother in Walmart parking lot after parking dispute.
- Keywords: assault, walmart, washington state, infant, parking dispute, clark county sheriff's office, timothy coe, police, fourth-degree assault, car seat, Law & Crime
- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/crime/elderly-man-punched-mom-putting-baby-in-car-seat-outside-walmart-after-parking-dispute-police
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- Topics: assault, walmart, washington state, infant, parking dispute, clark county sheriff's office, timothy coe, police, fourth-degree assault, car seat, crime, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

79-year-old man in Washington state charged with fourth-degree assault after allegedly punching mother who was placing baby in car seat.