By Staff Writer
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Authorities have arrested 22-year-old Natasia Necole Bradford following an incident where she is accused of driving under the influence to a residence and causing significant damage, including the destruction of a storm door and three windows.
On the evening of December 12, at approximately 9:10 p.m., officers from the Gainesville Police Department were dispatched to a residence in Pineridge Estates located on NE 39th Avenue. Upon arrival, they encountered Bradford, who was described as being extremely emotional, screaming, crying, and exhibiting violent behavior.
It was reported that Bradford had four children, all under the age of 10, in the car without proper restraints. Officers noted a strong smell of alcohol on her breath. However, due to her aggressive and combative demeanor, they were unable to conduct field sobriety tests or a breathalyzer assessment.
Police stated that Bradford left her children unsupervised in the vehicle as she illegally entered the victim’s property, despite having been legally prohibited from returning there since October 2024.
After being forced to leave the premises, Bradford allegedly caused $1,400 worth of damage by smashing a glass storm door and three windows.
Post Miranda, Bradford reportedly admitted that she had driven to the home while drunk because she wanted to confront a witness who was at the victim’s home. She said she did not care that she was going to jail because she knew she would be released in the morning. She reportedly said she would walk back to the victim’s home from the jail as soon as she was released and “murder” the witness.
Bradford reportedly said she did not care about the police and that she wanted the police to hear her clearly when she said she would be killing the witness when she was released and would “gladly” spend the rest of her life in jail.
Bradford has been charged with felony property damage, driving under the influence, and trespassing in an occupied structure. She has one conviction for driving without a valid license, and the officer noted that she does not currently have a valid license. Judge Susan Miller-Jones set bail at $27,500.
Articles about arrests are based on reports from law enforcement agencies. The charges listed are taken from the arrest report and/or court records and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
