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Cantonment Woman Charged After Allegedly Threatening Child’s Father with Knife
February 5, 2026
A Cantonment woman was arrested following a domestic disturbance involving a knife at a residence on Hicks Street.
Latoya Ann Allen, 54, was taken into custody after a witness reported she was being aggressive and hitting the father of her child. According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Allen allegedly threatened the man with a knife while in close proximity, placing him in fear of violence. The victim and Allen have lived together for approximately six months and share a child.
The incident prompted a response from multiple deputies who arrived with lights and sirens because Allen was believed to be armed. Upon arrival, a deputy located the victim in the yard of the home. The victim then granted law enforcement consent to enter the residence, where they found Allen sitting in a chair. While she was unarmed at the time contact was made, she was immediately detained and placed in a patrol car.
Allen was charged with felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and misdemeanor battery. Both charges were designated as domestic violence. She remained in the Escambia County Jail with bond set at $7,500.
The victim was not injured and declined medical treatment.
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3 Responses to “Cantonment Woman Charged After Allegedly Threatening Child’s Father with Knife”
Maybe her living-in partner can protect himself once she gets out of jail – but what about the child? How old – who cares about the minor?
54 and attacking the father of your “child” . Maybe a little isolation should be tried . Non isolation hasn’t worked .
Again and again… Lakeview isn’t a place where this woman can get the help she needs. We need a Mental Health Facility here! One that offers more than locking a person inside and not finding a solution that helps. Isolation is not a solution.