In a story that could only come from the Sunshine State, a 51-year-old Florida woman named Shelly Hardwick found herself in handcuffs after allegedly turning a watermelon into an unconventional weapon.
The incident, which took place in Dunedin, a quaint Gulf Coast city, has left the internet buzzing with a mix of amusement and disbelief. As reported by our friends at The Smoking Gun, Hardwick was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge following a heated altercation with her boyfriend. The weapon of choice? A whole watermelon.
According to the police affidavit, the drama unfolded on a Sunday evening at a motel where Hardwick and her 56-year-old boyfriend resided. What began as a “verbal confrontation” escalated when Hardwick reportedly picked up a watermelon and launched it toward her partner. Fortunately for him, he dodged the fruity projectile, avoiding what could have been a messy (and painful) impact. The weight of the watermelon wasn’t specified, but one can only imagine the force behind such an impulsive toss.
When police arrived at the scene, they found evidence that couldn’t be denied: watermelon seeds scattered across the victim’s face and clothing. Hardwick, however, maintained her innocence. She admitted to throwing the watermelon “out of frustration” but insisted it wasn’t aimed at her boyfriend. The seeds, it seems, told a different story.
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