Man charged with Felony Assault after Punching Ex-Girlfriend While She Slept

by News Staff February 15, 2023

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Man charged with Felony Assault after Punching Ex-girlfriend While She Slept

Cedarien Camper {BSO}

By Ryan Yousefi

A man was arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including felony assault with a deadly weapon, after punching his ex-girlfriend in the face as she slept.

On February 9, the Coconut Creek Police Department responded to an emergency domestic violence involving a victim who had been assaulted and feared for her life.

According to the arrest report, Cedarien Camper, 22, of Lauderhill, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, resisting a police officer, and multiple probation violations.

The report says the victim told officers Camper hit her in the face while she was sleeping, allegedly because he had found materials on her phone as she slept that angered him. The victim told police after tussling with Camper; she was able to break free to exit the home and call 911.

Upon the police’s arrival at the scene, the report says Camper barricaded himself inside the residence, refusing to come out despite repeated requests. As a result, the SWAT team was called in to negotiate with Camper.

After several hours of negotiations, Camper exited the residence and was taken into custody.

The arrest report says the victim was uncooperative initially, but a fresh bloody scratch on her face near her nose indicated that she had been physically assaulted.

Upon interview, the victim later told officers Camper had gone through her phone while she was sleeping and had found something he didn’t like. This led to him hitting her in the face with a closed fist.

The report indicates a recording of the 911 call received from the victim appears to feature her speaking in a subdued tone, possibly to prevent Camper from hearing her.

As part of the arrest report, officers highlighted the victim responding “mmh hmm,” to the dispatcher when asked if Camper had a gun or a knife. She also indicated that Camper had threatened her that day.

Camper was placed under arrest and transported to the Broward County Main Jail. In October. 2022, he was arrested for violation of probation for carrying a concealed firearm and for fleeing police.

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