Topline: Police say the suspect spotted her estranged husband with another woman outside a Circle K, made a U-turn, and struck the victim—leaving her with spinal fractures.
Published: April 15, 2025 7:00 am ET
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Christdon Reese (via Polk County Sheriff's Office)Christdon Reese
AUBURNDALE, FL — A Florida woman was arrested for attempted murder after she deliberately ran over another woman who was walking with her estranged husband.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 41-year old Christdon Reese was criminally charged last week with attempted first degree murder, trespassing, and violation of probation.
Police say the incident happened on April 10, 2025, as the victim and her boyfriend walked to the Circle K store located at 4950 U.S. Hwy 92 East in Auburndale, Florida, and purchased a few items.
As they were walking across Old Dixie Hwy to go to a friend’s house, the boyfriend—who is Reese’s estranged husband—spotted Reese driving past, heading south on Old Dixie Hwy in her white Volkswagen Jetta.
Reese then allegedly used the parking lot of the nearby Family Dollar store to make a U-turn and head north, accelerating quickly in their direction. The victim began to run down a driveway and Reese pursued her, striking her with the car, police said.
Reese then turned around in the driveway and fled north on Old Dixie Hwy at a high rate of speed, according to police.
The video surveillance system at the Circle K captured Reese making the U-turn to head back towards the victim.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where X-rays revealed two spinal fractures.
“[The victim] is anticipated to recover,” police said in a news release.
During the investigation, the resident at the home on Old Dixie Hwy told deputies that Reese did not have permission to be on his property, so she was additionally charged with trespassing.
“Domestic related calls are some of the worst calls to which we respond,” said Sheriff Grady Judd. “When people allow their emotions to take over it can result in injury or even death. This victim was injured but luckily she survived the ordeal. Christdon Reese needs to learn how to control her temper, and maybe some cooling off in the jail will help.”
Detectives located Reese early the next morning, April 11, took her into custody, and booked her into the Polk County Jail.
Deputies learned that Reese has been on probation for a retail theft charge in Osceola County since 2023, so she was additionally charged with violation of probation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Christdon Reese (via Polk County Sheriff's Office)Christdon Reese
AUBURNDALE, FL — A Florida woman was arrested for attempted murder after she deliberately ran over another woman who was walking with her estranged husband.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 41-year old Christdon Reese was criminally charged last week with attempted first degree murder, trespassing, and violation of probation.
Police say the incident happened on April 10, 2025, as the victim and her boyfriend walked to the Circle K store located at 4950 U.S. Hwy 92 East in Auburndale, Florida, and purchased a few items.
As they were walking across Old Dixie Hwy to go to a friend’s house, the boyfriend—who is Reese’s estranged husband—spotted Reese driving past, heading south on Old Dixie Hwy in her white Volkswagen Jetta.
Reese then allegedly used the parking lot of the nearby Family Dollar store to make a U-turn and head north, accelerating quickly in their direction. The victim began to run down a driveway and Reese pursued her, striking her with the car, police said.
Reese then turned around in the driveway and fled north on Old Dixie Hwy at a high rate of speed, according to police.
The video surveillance system at the Circle K captured Reese making the U-turn to head back towards the victim.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where X-rays revealed two spinal fractures.
“[The victim] is anticipated to recover,” police said in a news release.
During the investigation, the resident at the home on Old Dixie Hwy told deputies that Reese did not have permission to be on his property, so she was additionally charged with trespassing.
“Domestic related calls are some of the worst calls to which we respond,” said Sheriff Grady Judd. “When people allow their emotions to take over it can result in injury or even death. This victim was injured but luckily she survived the ordeal. Christdon Reese needs to learn how to control her temper, and maybe some cooling off in the jail will help.”
Detectives located Reese early the next morning, April 11, took her into custody, and booked her into the Polk County Jail.
Deputies learned that Reese has been on probation for a retail theft charge in Osceola County since 2023, so she was additionally charged with violation of probation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Christdon Reese (via Polk County Sheriff's Office)Christdon Reese
AUBURNDALE, FL — A Florida woman was arrested for attempted murder after she deliberately ran over another woman who was walking with her estranged husband.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 41-year old Christdon Reese was criminally charged last week with attempted first degree murder, trespassing, and violation of probation.
Police say the incident happened on April 10, 2025, as the victim and her boyfriend walked to the Circle K store located at 4950 U.S. Hwy 92 East in Auburndale, Florida, and purchased a few items.
As they were walking across Old Dixie Hwy to go to a friend’s house, the boyfriend—who is Reese’s estranged husband—spotted Reese driving past, heading south on Old Dixie Hwy in her white Volkswagen Jetta.
Reese then allegedly used the parking lot of the nearby Family Dollar store to make a U-turn and head north, accelerating quickly in their direction. The victim began to run down a driveway and Reese pursued her, striking her with the car, police said.
Reese then turned around in the driveway and fled north on Old Dixie Hwy at a high rate of speed, according to police.
The video surveillance system at the Circle K captured Reese making the U-turn to head back towards the victim.
The victim was transported to a local hospital, where X-rays revealed two spinal fractures.
“[The victim] is anticipated to recover,” police said in a news release.
During the investigation, the resident at the home on Old Dixie Hwy told deputies that Reese did not have permission to be on his property, so she was additionally charged with trespassing.
“Domestic related calls are some of the worst calls to which we respond,” said Sheriff Grady Judd. “When people allow their emotions to take over it can result in injury or even death. This victim was injured but luckily she survived the ordeal. Christdon Reese needs to learn how to control her temper, and maybe some cooling off in the jail will help.”
Detectives located Reese early the next morning, April 11, took her into custody, and booked her into the Polk County Jail.
Deputies learned that Reese has been on probation for a retail theft charge in Osceola County since 2023, so she was additionally charged with violation of probation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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