Police: Woman shocked after Christmas greeting

[February 04, 2010]  ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) -- A 29-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly using a stun gun on a woman who tried to hug her on Christmas night.

Deborah Downing has been jailed $15,510 bond. She was charged with aggravated battery, petty theft and violation of pretrial release. It's unclear if she already has an attorney.

According to a Pasco County Sheriff's Office report, Sheri Brennan was picking up a friend Dec. 25 when the incident occurred. Brennan's friend told investigators that she was shocked after trying to hug Downing and offer a holiday greeting. Brennan wasn't seriously injured.

Brennan told authorities that she had a rocky past with Downing, but thought the two had resolved their differences.

[Associated Press]

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