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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJune 29, 2026Los Angeles

19-Year-Old Charged with Felony Assault in Attack on Downtown LA Street Vendor

Harmunie Heaven Church has been charged with felony assault and battery following a June 15 altercation with a 60-year-old street vendor in downtown Los Angeles. The incident, which was captured on video and circulated on social media, allegedly began as a dispute over a vending permit and a hot dog purchase.

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The defendant faces up to seven years and eight months in state prison for charges including felony assault and vandalism, while the victim, Arabelia Martinez, continues to recover from physical and emotional injuries.

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