Police: Woman hit with frying pan, sprayed with chemical in dispute over parking space
A woman and her daughter were arrested Thursday afternoon after they hit a woman with a frying pan and sprayed her with a “chemical agent” during an argument about a parking spot, police said.
The 31-year-old woman was hit with a frying pan and sprayed with a chemical agent, police said. They did not specify what type of chemical agent was used.
The 31-year-old woman was transported to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The 34-year-old woman and her 19-year-old daughter were both arrested and taken to the Washtenaw County Jail. Police said they had had previous disagreements with the other woman.
No felony charges were filed as of 10:30 a.m. Friday morning.
Kyle Feldscher covers cops and courts for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at kylefeldscher@annarbor.com or you can follow him on Twitter.
Comments
mady
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 : 3:25 p.m.
oh my goodness, it's the "Paninator"! also the "Paminator"! come with me if you want to live!!!!
Laurie Barrett
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 10:07 p.m.
Almost nice when confrontation doesn't involve a gun and a homicide. Easier to kid about, too. Firearms are the number one homicide weapon. Maybe some day there won't be any and people will have to duke it out with frying pans or resort to calling the law.
Ricardo
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 : 4:57 p.m.
Have you ever used a frying pan on someone
Nicholas Urfe
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 1:34 p.m.
My Gramma always told me, "speak softly, and carry a large fry pan."
ShawnS
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 8:08 p.m.
Ypsi-trashing comments in an AnnArbor.com blog. Shocking!
Ron Burgandy
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 6:38 p.m.
"For all of us here at the Channel 4 news center, I'm Ron Burgandy. You stay trashy, Ypsilanti."
Jay Thomas
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 2:43 a.m.
Favorite pastime and all.
Brad
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 9:33 p.m.
Well quit beating each other with cookware and get back to us.
oyxclean
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 8:26 p.m.
You make it sooooo easy.
zucker
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 7:35 p.m.
34 yr old mom, 19 yr old daughter. need I say more.
Jay Thomas
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 2:44 a.m.
No, you explained it very well.
Ann English
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 12:12 a.m.
A teenage mother can marry the father, have more children afterward, and remain married for over forty years.
MWH
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 6:05 p.m.
Sounds like these two were simmering with anger.
mady
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 : 3:21 p.m.
simmering nothing! these two were BOILING!
Lovaduck
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 3:42 p.m.
In Ypsi, watch out for frying pans! This is the second alleged attack reported in a month involving a frying pan!
Local Yocal
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 2:39 p.m.
Never have I seen so many comments removed. Is every one just being rude?
arborani
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 6:57 p.m.
I love all the funny ones - wish we could see some of the "deletes" as well. On the other hand, I find the knee-jerk comments on the relative ages of mother and daughter speculative, judgmental and childishly ill-bred.
oyxclean
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 3:13 p.m.
No, just funny. Very, very funny.
KatiGal
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 2:39 p.m.
If it weren't for the frying pan/spray, I'd say this happened in a U/M parking structure.
GoNavy
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 11:19 a.m.
All jokes aside, disputes over parking spaces in the United States can quickly escalate. I was in at least one myself that ended up involving punches thrown.
arborani
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 6:51 p.m.
@ Ann English: I've actually seen that happen.
Ann English
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 12:10 a.m.
I've heard of at least one man who would always STRADDLE two parking places at work, for he didn't want any scratches on his car from those parked on either side of him. But you'd think that parking place disputes would be more likely to take place in the winter, when piles of plowed snow take up space in some parking spaces, so there are fewer parking places available for cars.
rutrow
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 10:39 a.m.
1) So they don't want to tell us the "chemical agent" was Pam, I'd imagine. Probably because that would constitute free advertising? 2) I would think only in Ann Arbor would that zealous a reaction to having a parking place swiped take place. 3) An early Griswold would probably really really hurt. Yow!
Michael Feeney
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 9:08 p.m.
I'm giving Ypsi that vote, she wasn't from AA
Skyjockey43
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 10:34 a.m.
All kidding aside, it's interesting to note that according to FBI statistics, more homicides are committed in this country by blunt objects, like the frying pan in this story, than with rifles of any kind. http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/ucr/crime-in-the-u.s/2011/crime-in-the-u.s.-2011/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8
Laurie Barrett
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 10:09 p.m.
Maybe rifles aren't more common a homicide weapon than blunt trauma items, but the far-and-away King of homicide weapons in the good ole USA is firearms. That's just common knowledge and common sense.
GoNavy
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 11:20 a.m.
Actually, that's very interesting - thank you for sharing.
metrichead
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 8:44 a.m.
As an unofficial, self-appointed judge, I would declare Matt Lang's "in a situation like this it's best just to wok away" the funniest comment, with Nicholas Urfe's Foreman Grill comment in the same thread a close second.
arborani
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 3:10 p.m.
I'm for Usual Suspect's "getting grilled."
CobraII
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 5:54 a.m.
Did the woman have a permit to carry a frying pan?
Terri Eagen-Torkko
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 4:40 a.m.
The government is going to take ALL OF YOUR PANS away! We have a constitutional right to bear pans! We are guaranteed a well-oiled militia!
brian
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 2:54 a.m.
I just new it had to be Ypsi. Ann Arborites, this is what you will be living with when U of M buys up all the property in A2 and you have to move to Ypsi.
Brad
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 11:02 p.m.
It would appear that more recent comments have been subjected to more aggressive moderation.
grimmk
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 4:41 a.m.
I know. All I did was post a few funny links to youtube video about how awesome frying pans are.
Basic Bob
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 5:01 p.m.
The afternoon shift doesn't share our sense of humor.
DJBudSonic
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 2:16 a.m.
Mine are long gone. :-P
A2M3
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 12:51 a.m.
I'd agree there are "haters" among the gatekeepers.
Carole
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 10:35 p.m.
Over a parking space. Please. How stupid.
Dirty Mouth
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 9:23 p.m.
First World Problems
Jay Thomas
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 2:48 a.m.
Actually it seems kind of third world to me.
Stewart G. Griffin
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 8:11 p.m.
34-year old mother....19-year old daughter....I'm assuming the two or three grandchildren were in the car witnessing all of this.
Jay Thomas
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 2:51 a.m.
Ms.Rodriguez, I hope you don't encourage the young people you teach that everything will work out okay... because it often doesn't.
Eg Eg
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 10:38 p.m.
Mother must have been all of 15 when she gave birth.
Indymama
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 4:54 p.m.
Someone else counted the years old ...Mother 15 yrs. old. when daughter was born...so sad!! ...and where is Dad??? $$$$ out of your pocket for years & years!!!!
NewYorkerinAA
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 5:30 a.m.
Wow...I don't get all of the negative votes for Ms. Rodriguez. Thank you for sharing your story of success. I don't really know anyone that wishes to be a teen parent--life just happens and people have to make the best with what they have. That being said, the above mother-daughter duo doesn't exactly sound like they're striving for much, but then again stereotyping is not really fair to anyone.
matlangphil
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 4:58 a.m.
the poster above me wrote about Ann Arborite bystanders , I simply pointed out that this happened in Ypsilanti as it states that in the article, did you read it?
Ms.Rodriguez
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 3 a.m.
I find your insinuating comment so typical. When my mother was 34, I was also 19. She was a teen parent who did the best she could and luckily had the support of her family. It is 16 years later, and I have no children, a college degree and teach as my profession. AND, I choose to live in Ypsilanti, and love it here. Don't believe all the generalizations and stereotypes you read here daily. Please don't let this be your only news source.
matlangphil
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 12:06 a.m.
this happened in Ypsilanti
matlangphil
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 8:25 p.m.
maybe even great-grandchildren!
Bill Sloan
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 7:54 p.m.
It is sort of silly, but it sure is a good thing that the two assailants didn't have a gun, and I trust that this incident will attest to their mental illness and they will never be allowed to own one.
Ann English
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 12:02 a.m.
In other words, they're felons.
Kitty
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 7:29 p.m.
what happen
mady
Tue, Apr 23, 2013 : 7:40 p.m.
read the article kitty.......
Hugh Giariola
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 7:28 p.m.
I bet it was another one of those matte-black military-style assault pans. Why would anyone need to own one of those?
Homeland Conspiracy
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 3:13 a.m.
lol
Dave
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 7:17 p.m.
I went to Williams Sonoma for a new frying pan and they had to perform a background check.
John of Saline
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 8:32 p.m.
...but very politely.
John Morgan
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 7:14 p.m.
I did check,and the Pan is Registered! At least they wont be charged with that.
Thomas Jones
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 8:02 p.m.
I bet if you pistol wiped some one they would charge them!!
Blue Marker
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 7:09 p.m.
When keeping it real goes wrong.
Ron Burgandy
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 7:08 p.m.
I haven't seen a mother/daughter team this ruthless and inflict so much damage with a frying pan since Martha and Alexis Stewart.....I guess "it's a good thing"!
Homeland Conspiracy
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 6:48 p.m.
Ban assult frying pans
Get over it
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 6:53 p.m.
Frying pan free zones
Ross
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 6:39 p.m.
Great comments so far. In a week filled with terrible (national) news, it's nice to see some humor. No disrespect to the attackee tho.
Get over it
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 6:19 p.m.
$2000 bond for hand gun, maybe $20 bond for frying pan
Elaine F. Owsley
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 7:30 p.m.
Maybe it depends on the size of Mama and the size of the frying pan.
Linda Peck
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 6:10 p.m.
Oh, thank you so much for comments. I laughed until I ached. Truly special. In fact I shared it with the world.
Ann English
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 12:01 a.m.
Mother and daughter's goose is cooked.
Usual Suspect
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 5:46 p.m.
Right about now they're probably in the interrogation room getting grilled.
arborani
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 2:40 a.m.
How could *anyone* vote this down???
In doubt
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 4:42 p.m.
I wonder if they sprayed her with cooking spray and they wouldn't say that because it would be too funny? It says right on the can that your suppose to spray the pan, not what your putting in it.
Nicholas Urfe
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 3:54 p.m.
Does the Jerry Springer show ever film in Ypsi?
Jay Thomas
Sun, Apr 21, 2013 : 2:54 a.m.
Oh I'm sure there's enough material for them to relocate permanently.
Nicholas Urfe
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 3:51 p.m.
Any word on the type of pan? Those cheap non-stick pans, with their plastic handles and pop rivets, just do not hold up. Give me some vintage cast iron. Not that Lodge junk. But an early Griswold, or an Erie - then we're talking. It would also be interesting to know the nature of the dispute. Was someone backing into the spot, etc.
Ann English
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 11:56 p.m.
Good suggestion you make for the setting. Sounds like parallel parking when you say, "backing into the spot". I know Adams Street better than Washington Street, where this happened. Looking east on Ferris Street from Adams, appears to be all residential. But then, I don't know how far some people choose to park if they want to go to the Post Office at Ferris and Adams. Certainly the funeral home has ample parking.
Ross
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 6:43 p.m.
Made me think of the classic Seinfeld episode. "you can't pull in front-first!"
Usual Suspect
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 5:47 p.m.
I never thought I'd ever give Nicolas a thumbs-up, but there you go.
A2M3
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 3:35 p.m.
Must have been pre-meditated, since they were carrying a frying pan and chemical spray. Not your typical choice of weapons, but now it's out of the frying pan and into the fire!
A2M3
Sat, Apr 20, 2013 : 12:49 a.m.
@Brad, you certainly don't want your victims to stick.
Brad
Fri, Apr 19, 2013 : 4:08 p.m.
It says "chemical agent". I'm guessing it was Pam.