Florida Congressional Candidate Arrested on Obstruction Charge
A Florida congressional candidate, Mark Davis, was arrested and charged with obstruction without violence in Parrish by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred when Davis allegedly attempted to enter a residence where child abuse allegations were being investigated.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 30, 2026 —
Mark Davis, a candidate for Florida Congress, was arrested and charged with obstruction without violence on Tuesday in Parrish, Florida, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office.
The arrest took place when Davis reportedly attempted to enter a residence where local authorities were investigating allegations of child abuse.
Details regarding the specifics of the child abuse allegations or the exact circumstances of Davis’s attempt to enter the residence were not immediately available. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office has not released further information regarding the ongoing investigation into the child abuse claims.
The charge of obstruction without violence is a misdemeanor offense. Information regarding Davis’s current legal status or any further proceedings was not provided.
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