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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 7, 2026Miami-Dade

Tavaris Greene charged with felony battery following random assault in Little Havana

Tavaris Greene, 40, appeared in Miami-Dade bond court on Friday after being charged with felony battery for allegedly punching a 61-year-old woman on a sidewalk. The victim sustained a fractured nose and facial lacerations, requiring medical attention after the unprovoked attack.

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Why It Matters

A local resident was hospitalized following a violent, random assault, leading to the arrest and ongoing prosecution of the suspect in the Miami-Dade court system.

Key Facts

  • Tavaris Greene, 40, was charged with felony battery.
  • The victim is a 61-year-old woman.
  • The victim sustained a fractured nose and lacerations to her left cheek.
  • The incident occurred in the Little Havana section of Miami.
  • The suspect told detectives he was 'having a bad day' and had used synthetic marijuana.
  • The attack was captured on surveillance video.
  • The victim was in and out of consciousness when transported by ambulance.
  • Local business owners assisted police by providing surveillance footage.

Who's Mentioned

personTavaris Greene“40-year-old suspect charged with felony battery”personMindy S. Glazer“Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge”locationLittle Havana“Neighborhood in Miami where the incident occurred”organizationSunbeam Television Corp.“Copyright holder of the news report”personMónica Zapata“Local business owner who witnessed the aftermath”