Fight at Duval County Courthouse ends with woman arrested for child neglect, battery

Jacksonville, FL — A Jacksonville woman has been arrested on multiple charges, after getting into a fight at the Duval County Courthouse on West Adams Street.

According to the arrest report, on Monday, August 14, Ciara Roberts, 24, was allegedly hitting two victims, including one who was holding a child at the time. The report says Roberts then took the child and proceeded to hit the second victim, while still holding the child.

As officers took her into custody, Roberts allegedly kicked one of the victims again. Upon entering the courthouse, the report says she began actively resisting and pulling away from officers.

Roberts is now charged with child neglect, battery, and resisting an officer without violence.

One of the victims had bruising to her leg, while the other was left with a scratch on his head. Thankfully, no injuries were visible on the child.

JSO didn't reveal any information about why the fight started.