Overview
- Deputies say a neighborhood confrontation in New Smyrna Beach over an unleashed dog ended with coffee thrown on a mother, her 11-month-old son, and their dog.
- The suspect was identified as Nina Jaaskelainen and was arrested on two counts of battery before being booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail.
- Investigators reported that Jaaskelainen is from Finland and in the United States without legal status, leading to an ICE detainer and potential deportation proceedings.
- Victim Kelly Brisell recorded the encounter, and deputies noted video showing Jaaskelainen with a mug and dried coffee on the mother, child, and dog.
- Brisell said the coffee was cold and caused no burns, while Jaaskelainen told deputies she threw coffee at the dog and denied intentionally targeting the mother and child; deputies reported no prior battery-related offenses.