Shawn Deandre Thomas is facing charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and battery. Thomas was supposed to make an appearance in court Thursday to determine his bail, but refused to enter the courtroom, according to court records.
The argument between Thomas, 40, and a 57-year-old man began after Thomas was allegedly asked for his Graham crackers as he sat eating at a church in Riviera Beach, Florida that provides food for the homeless.
Thomas told police that he felt disrespected after being asked for his crackers. Thomas then picked up a bottle of hot sauce and allegedly threw it at the man’s head, knocking him unconscious, the report said.
Another man who tried to intercede was then punched in the throat by Thomas, the report said. Both men allegedly struck by Thomas were taken to a hospital. There condition was not detailed in the arrest report.
Court records show that Thomas has been arrested more than 40 times — mostly on drug charges — in Palm Beach County since 1997. Thomas has spent several stints in jail, including 45 days earlier this year after he was found guilty of battery.
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