Florida man charged after allegedly throwing Christmas tree at wife
MIAMI, Florida– A Florida man is now in custody after he allegedly threw a Christmas tree at his wife during a dispute on Monday evening.
It is reported that the argument started after the man’s wife asked him to help make dinner.
According to arrest records, Richard Atchison, 52, “lost his temper” after his wife asked for help and put a spoon in the sink, accidentally splashing him with water.
Police reported that Atchison packed his things and went outside to his vehicle, before returning to the house because “he had been drinking” and told his wife to leave instead.
However, when Atchison’s wife tried to leave, he reportedly shoved her, picked up a Christmas tree that was in the corner of the room and threw it at her, striking her. Atchison then allegedly blocked the front door to prevent his wife from leaving.
The man was booked on domestic battery charges and taken to the jail.
