# Boxer Edgar Berlanga arrested in Florida on aggravated assault charges

Puerto Rican boxer Edgar Berlanga was arrested October 26 in Polk County, Florida on assault charges.

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29 year old Puerto Rican boxer Edgar Berlanga was formally booked following his arrest in Florida on 26 October. [^1]

The Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed to NotiCentro that boxer Edgar Berlanga was arrested on 26 October in Polk County, Florida. [^2] Court documents allege Edgar Berlanga struck the mother of his child on the forehead with a pistol during an argument in a vehicle after visiting a gun range on 18 October 2026. [^3] Edgar Berlanga faces two criminal charges: simple battery touch/strike, and aggravated battery. [^4]

The alleged victim stated Edgar Berlanga slapped her repeatedly, struck her with the pistol, and pulled her back into the vehicle when she attempted to escape. [^5] Additional details regarding the arrest and underlying incident are pending release from NotiCentro and Wapa.tv. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. 29 year old Puerto Rican boxer Edgar Berlanga was formally booked following his arrest in Florida on 26 October. (WAPA.TV, News)
2. The Polk County Sheriff's Office confirmed to NotiCentro that boxer Edgar Berlanga was arrested on 26 October in Polk County, Florida. (WAPA.TV, News)
3. Court documents allege Edgar Berlanga struck the mother of his child on the forehead with a pistol during an argument in a vehicle after visiting a gun range on 18 October 2026. (Daily Mail, News)
4. Edgar Berlanga faces two criminal charges: simple battery touch/strike, and aggravated battery. (WAPA.TV, News)
5. The alleged victim stated Edgar Berlanga slapped her repeatedly, struck her with the pistol, and pulled her back into the vehicle when she attempted to escape. (Daily Mail, News)
6. Additional details regarding the arrest and underlying incident are pending release from NotiCentro and Wapa.tv. (WAPA.TV, News)

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