A neighbor dispute in Tamarac turned bloody on June 17 when a man allegedly bit a woman’s earlobe so severely she needed hospital care, according to deputies. Authorities identified the suspect as 57-year-old Leosthene Leo and said the confrontation happened near the 4600 block of Lakeside Drive. The victim suffered a deep laceration to her left earlobe and was transported to a local hospital by Tamarac Fire Rescue.
Alleged attack, affidavit says
According to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office incident report obtained by Tamarac Talk, deputies say Leo first struck the victim on the left side of her face, then bit her left earlobe, causing what the report describes as “a significant laceration” along with heavy bleeding. The sheriff’s report states the clash began as a verbal dispute between neighbors and escalated into a physical confrontation. Deputies say Leo resisted arrest and was ultimately taken into custody after a physical struggle at the scene.
Booking records and bond
Booking information listed on Arrests.org shows Leo was transported to the Broward Main Jail and booked on an aggravated battery charge, with a separate count for resisting or obstructing an officer. Those public records indicate his bond was set at $25,000, with the arrest date recorded as June 17.
Why a bite can be dangerous
Medical literature warns that human bites which break the skin can introduce bacteria and often require antibiotics, tetanus checks and, in some cases, surgical repair. A peer-reviewed review recommends prompt professional cleaning and evaluation for puncture or deep laceration wounds to reduce the risk of infection and scarring, as detailed in PubMed Central. Local reporting has noted similar bite-related injuries in Broward recently, including a May arrest in which deputies said a man ripped out his wife’s gauge earring and bit her during a dispute, according to Tamarac Talk.
Legal notes
Under Florida law, aggravated battery can apply when an offender intentionally causes great bodily harm or permanent disfigurement; the offense is classified as a second‑degree felony. The statutory language defining aggravated battery appears in Florida Statute 784.045. Prosecutors are expected to review the sheriff’s affidavit, medical records and any witness statements as the case moves through the courts before deciding how to proceed with the charge.
Leo remains in custody at the Broward Main Jail with bond set at $25,000, according to court entries listed on Arrests.org. Criminal proceedings are pending in Broward courts, and additional information is expected to enter the public record as filings are submitted and hearings scheduled.
