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Intoxicated Bell Ringer Arrested for Assault in Florida

12/29/2025

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Steven Pavlik, 63, was arrested for aggravated assault and resisting arrest while bell ringing for the Salvation Army outside a Publix in Stuart, Florida.
Authorities said he was allegedly intoxicated and confronted shoppers.
He allegedly attempted to impale the store manager with a donation kettle tripod.
Pavlik fled the scene and has since been released from custody.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is conducting an ongoing review.

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Steven Pavlik, 63, was arrested for aggravated assault and resisting arrest while bell ringing for the Salvation Army outside a Publix in Stuart, Florida.
Authorities said he was allegedly intoxicated and confronted shoppers.
He allegedly attempted to impale the store manager with a donation kettle tripod.
Pavlik fled the scene and has since been released from custody.
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is conducting an ongoing review.