GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A Gainesville woman is charged with battery after a physical altercation with her boyfriend early Sunday morning.

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a person screaming for help inside a home located at 75 SW 75th St. around 2:45 a.m. when they found the victim shaking and out of breath with injuries to the neck, arms and back.

He said Maya Taylor, 35, became physically aggressive toward him after arguing over her alcohol use at a separate location. When they returned home, Taylor picked up a pair of scissors and threatened self harm.

According to the arrest report, the victim took the scissors from Taylor, and she began to scratch, punch and bite his genitals.

Deputies say this is Taylor’s second offence, making the charge a felony batt

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