Gainesville man arrested after dragging elderly person by neck

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County deputies say a man from Gainesville faces charges for dragging an elderly person by the neck.

Deputies say a witness saw Christopher De Padua, 36, abusing the victim on Monday and called 911.

De Padua was arrested on battery and false imprisonment charges.

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