Other — Starke, FL — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

A former state prison captain was charged with domestic battery and false imprisonment after allegedly hitting a woman, trying to strangle her, and forcing children to hide in the woods.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Other
  • Location: Starke, FL
  • Date reported: 2026-07-10
  • Suspect: male, age 37
  • Victim(s): 1 (a woman)
  • Status: arrest/charge

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Randall Smith, 37, was arrested for domestic battery and false imprisonment
  • The incident occurred after a woman found messages Smith was sending to a co-worker
  • Smith allegedly banged the woman's head against the side of a vehicle
  • He also tried to strangle her during the argument
  • At least six children were forced to hide in the woods during the incident