Auburndale Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges After Domestic Dispute
A man, Danford Thornton-Swain, was arrested in Auburndale following a domestic dispute where he allegedly struck his girlfriend, fired two shots toward her as she fled with their child, and damaged her phone to prevent her from calling for help.…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 21, 2026 —
AUBURNDALE – Danford Thornton-Swain has been arrested in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred in Auburndale. The incident, which led to his apprehension, involved allegations of violence against his girlfriend and the discharge of firearms.
According to reports, Thornton-Swain is accused of striking his girlfriend during the dispute. As the woman attempted to flee the scene with their child, it is alleged that Thornton-Swain fired two shots in her direction. Further allegations state that he damaged the victim’s phone, reportedly to prevent her from contacting emergency services.
Following the events, Danford Thornton-Swain was taken into custody by authorities. He is facing a series of charges stemming from the incident. Among the charges leveled against him are counts related to attempted murder. The exact number and nature of all charges were not immediately available.
Details regarding the timeline of the events and the specific circumstances leading up to the dispute were not provided. Information concerning the condition of the girlfriend and child, as well as the outcome of any subsequent investigations or legal proceedings, is pending.
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