Jealous ex-girlfriend attacks former lover's friend with roller skate

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A 25-year-old woman in Glendale, Arizona named Justic Cofield has been charged with aggravated assault, destruction of public property, and resisting arrest after allegedly using a roller skate to attack her former lover's female friend at a local roller rink. Cofield is accused of assaulting the victim 'to send a message' to her ex-boyfriend, with whom the victim was friends. The victim suffered injuries including two black eyes, a concussion, and dental damage.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence and stalking, as well as the potential for escalation when a former partner becomes jealous and violent. It also raises concerns about public safety at community spaces like roller rinks, where disputes between individuals can put others at risk of harm.

The details

According to police, Cofield sneaked up on the victim at Great Skate in Glendale on January 25th and struck her in the head with a roller skate, knocking her to the ground. Cofield then allegedly continued to beat the victim, who suffered facial bruising, two black eyes, a concussion, and dental damage including a chipped tooth and a knocked-out crown. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Cofield holding two skates and 'abruptly swinging' one at the victim's head. Cofield later allegedly bragged about the attack on Instagram, saying she was willing to 'escalate' the situation by 'using a pole', which is slang for a firearm.

• On January 25th, Cofield allegedly attacked the victim at the Great Skate roller rink in Glendale.
• After the incident, Cofield allegedly communicated with the victim on Instagram and posted about the assault on her story.

What’s next

Cofield is being held on bonds totaling $151,000 and her next court date was not immediately available.