Boca Raton Woman Arrested for Striking Boyfriend with Stanley Cup

Domestic dispute leads to aggravated battery charge and injury requiring stitches

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A 39-year-old Boca Raton woman was arrested and charged with aggravated battery (domestic) after police say she struck her boyfriend in the head with a Stanley Cup during a domestic dispute, leaving him with an injury that required stitches.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents can have serious consequences, both legally and in terms of public safety. This case highlights the need for effective interventions and support systems to address underlying issues and prevent further escalation of violence within relationships.

The details

According to the police report, officers were called to a residence in Boca Raton on February 22, 2026, in response to a reported physical domestic disturbance. The alleged victim, the woman's boyfriend, told police that she had struck him in the head with a Stanley Cup during an argument. Police found the man outside the residence with a head wound that required stitches. The woman, Catherine Alvarez, was detained and interviewed, and she claimed the man had become aggressive during the argument and that she had pulled his pants down but denied striking him with the Stanley Cup. However, based on the statements and the observed injury, police established probable cause to arrest Alvarez for aggravated battery (domestic).

  • On February 22, 2026, police responded to a reported physical domestic disturbance at a Boca Raton residence.
  • Alvarez was arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail early on February 23, 2026.

The players

Catherine Alvarez

A 39-year-old Boca Raton woman who was arrested and charged with aggravated battery (domestic) for allegedly striking her boyfriend in the head with a Stanley Cup during a domestic dispute.

Boca Raton Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported domestic disturbance, interviewed the parties involved, and arrested Alvarez.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Catherine Alvarez out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious consequences that can arise from domestic violence incidents, underscoring the need for effective interventions and support systems to address the underlying issues and prevent further escalation of violence within relationships.