Alachua County Man Arrested for Domestic Violence
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Jordan Anthony Martini, 26, Saturday and charged him with domestic battery by strangulation and hindering police communications, both felonies.
According to the arrest report, Martini began arguing with the victim because she hadn’t done his laundry. Martini reportedly told the victim, “I’m the man, you do what I say,” before grabbing her by the throat and pushing her against the stove.
Deputies responded to the scene and observed a dent in the stove and visible bruises on the victim, who said Martini made it difficult for her to breathe.
When deputies asked why she didn’t call emergency services sooner, the victim advised that Martini took her phone after the incident.
The Alachua Counry Jail is holding Martini on a $120,000 bond.
The victim wrote a letter to the presiding judge over Martini’s case, Judge Sheree Lancaster, saying she does not want to pursue charges.
The victim wrote, “Jordan was in the process of getting help for his anger. This situation was the first time I’ve seen him like this. On the night of the arrest I only warted him to leave for that night. I have never seen him in this state of mind before.”
According to the arrest report, “there were several holes in walls and a door from prior incidents of abuse.”
The victim’s letter states, “Jordan has come so far within the last year. He has changed his life style for the better. He has a great job at Mavis tire and breaks. He has been a great worker. He always shows up to work on time and goes above and beyond. He absolutely loves going to work. Jordan helps me out a lot with assistance such as rent, utilities and daily living.”
In Florida, state attorneys are allowed to prosecute domestic battery cases even if the victim wants the charges to be dropped. A victim’s withdrawal of an accusation may have a severe impact on the case and lead it to be dropped, but it doesn’t guarantee the case will be dismissed.
Martini has a no contact order assigned with the victim, meaning if he’s released and contacts her, physically or by phone, he’ll be arrested again and charged with violating pretrial release conditions. He would also face charges if he tries calling her from in the jail.
