A 22-year-old woman assaulted a female 7-Eleven employee with a banana.  According to reports, the assailant works as a stripper in Florida.

Verbal Altercation Escalates Into Fruit-Fueled Battery

A 22-year-old woman from Clearwater was arrested Thursday after an unusual altercation at a local 7-Eleven, where she threw a banana at a store clerk during a heated dispute. According to the police report, Caltaeviya Turner and the 30-year-old female employee exchanged derogatory remarks before Turner became irate and picked up a banana from the counter. She then threw the fruit at the clerk, striking her on the cheekbone and causing a minor abrasion.

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Banana Not Seized, But Battery Charges Follow

While the banana itself was not kept as evidence, the store clerk was left with a visible mark from the incident. Turner was charged with battery and taken to jail, where she is being held without bond due to a violation of probation. Authorities noted that Turner had a previous conviction for grand theft after stealing merchandise worth $800 from a Walmart store.

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More Trouble for Turner: Resisting Arrest and Violating Probation

In addition to the banana battery incident, Turner has faced multiple legal issues, including a recent arrest for resisting police officers and providing a false name during a trespassing call at Baby Dolls, a nearby gentleman’s club where she works. Turner is currently on probation for her theft conviction and has failed to meet several court-ordered requirements, including completing community service hours and paying fines.

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