By Staff Writer
In a troubling incident in Alachua County, Florida, 29-year-old Daysha Diane Nicole Delima found herself behind bars following allegations of a violent altercation with a family member. The confrontation reportedly involved Delima using a glass bottle as a weapon, leaving the victim with significant facial injuries.
The situation unfolded late on the evening of May 3, when an Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:10 p.m. Upon arrival at the victim’s residence, the deputy encountered Delima outside the apartment. According to her account, Delima claimed she had been assaulted and bitten on the lip by the victim. However, when questioned about the involvement of a bottle, Delima allegedly mentioned knocking a bottle to the ground without offering further details.
Inside the apartment, the deputy observed evidence of the altercation, including blood droplets on the floor. The victim, who was attempting to staunch bleeding from her face with a shirt, revealed gashes above and below her left eye once the shirt was removed. She recounted that during a dispute with Delima, she had been pushed with both hands. In an attempt to defend herself, she bit Delima, who then reportedly used a glass bottle to strike her on the side of the face. The impact shattered the bottle, causing the injuries. The deputy noted the presence of broken glass and blood at the scene.
Following the incident, Delima was charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon. Her criminal history includes four non-violent felony convictions and one misdemeanor conviction, along with two previous prison sentences—the most recent ending in 2018. Additionally, she is currently on probation in Pinellas County for property damage. In light of these factors, Judge Meshon Rawls set her bail at $75,000 and mandated that Delima reside separately from the victim.
Note: Articles concerning arrests are compiled from law enforcement reports. The charges discussed are based on arrest documents and/or court records and should be considered allegations. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
