Ashley Ruffin is a 29 year old mother from Flagler County, Florida. Ruffin has a child at Indian Trails Middle School and has been accused by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office of being involved in an assault on a child. A witness alleges that Ruffin used a Taser as part of the assault.
Ashley Ruffin Taser Assault Allegation
Mother Told Police Her Son Was Assaulted By Kids, And A Mother. “On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) Indian Trails Middle School (ITMS) School Resource Deputy Cooper was approached by a female motorist advising her son was in a fight at the Sports Complex. The motorist stated her son was jumped by two male juveniles and that one of the boy’s mothers also assaulted her son during the altercation.” [Flagler County Sheriffs]
Victim Says He Was Grabbed By A Mother Of One Of The Boys Who Attacked Him. “The victim also stated that sometime during the fight, he believes one of the boy’s mother grabbed him and held him while the boys beat him.” [Flagler County Sheriffs]
Police: Ruffin Identified As Mother Who Held Child. “FSCO deputies made contact with the parents of the juvenile suspects and it was determined that one of the parents were unaware of the incident. The other parent, who allegedly held the child, was identified as Ashley Ruffin (DOB: 9/28/1990).” [Flagler County Sheriffs]
Witnesses Identified Ruffin, Said She Displayed Taser. “All the witnesses also stated that an adult female grabbed the victim and allowed the other boys to continue to hit him. She also displayed a Taser during the altercation. The female was identified as Ashley Ruffin.” [Flagler County Sheriffs]
Ruffin Arrested, Charged With Child Abuse, Battery. “Ruffin was arrested and transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility. She’s being charged with Battery and Child Abuse. Battery charges have been submitted to the State Attorney’s Office for the other juveniles involved in the altercation.” [Flagler County Sheriffs]
Sheriff: “Zero Excuse” For Parent To Be Physically Involved In Child Assault. ““There is zero excuse for an adult, especially a parent, to be physically involved in a juvenile dispute,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Kids need to have leadership from their parents and taught how to handle disputes properly. I doubt she will receive a mother of the year award.”” [Flagler County Sheriffs]
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