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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 3, 2026Miami-Dade

North Miami Beach police arrest woman for alleged assault at Target Starbucks

North Miami Beach police arrested 43-year-old Chyvonne Juanita Palmer after she allegedly attacked a Jewish man with a cellphone and threatened him with a metal chair while shouting hateful remarks. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at the Starbucks located inside the Target at 14075 Biscayne Blvd.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in a criminal arrest, the temporary suspension of business operations at a local retail location, and a court-ordered stay-away mandate for the defendant.

Key Facts

  • Chyvonne Juanita Palmer, 43, was arrested by North Miami Beach police.
  • The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at the Starbucks inside the Target at 14075 Biscayne Blvd.
  • The suspect allegedly struck the victim twice in the head and shoulder with a cellphone.
  • The suspect allegedly threatened the victim with a metal chair.
  • Witnesses intervened to protect the victim and escorted him to a restroom.
  • The victim is Jewish and was wearing a yarmulke at the time of the incident.
  • Witnesses reported the suspect shouted 'I hate them' during the encounter.
  • Target employees suspended business operations due to the disturbance.
  • Surveillance video of the incident was collected as evidence.
  • A judge postponed the suspect's bond hearing until Monday afternoon for a hospital evaluation.
  • The court ordered the suspect to stay away from the victim and the Target store.

Who's Mentioned

personChyvonne Juanita Palmer“The individual arrested for the alleged assault.”locationNorth Miami Beach“The city where the incident occurred.”organizationSunbeam Television Corp.“The copyright holder of the news report.”location14075 Biscayne Blvd.“The address of the Target store where the incident took place.”