Florida Father Arrested After Allegedly Dragging and Assaulting Daughter for Having a Boyfriend
FLORIDA — A Florida father has been arrested after a disturbing incident in Hillsborough County in which he allegedly dragged his daughter by her hair across concrete and violently assaulted her after discovering she had a boyfriend. Authorities say the attack was captured on video and later shared online.
Arrest Came After Viral Video and Police Investigation
According to arrest records and reports from Hillsborough County, the suspect, identified as Lahrhi Kamau Clark, was seen in the video forcefully pulling his daughter by her hair between vehicles in a parking lot before continuing to assault her. Witnesses stated the attack happened immediately after Clark found the girl with a boy.
Deputies who reviewed the footage described the assault as severe, noting that the teen appeared terrified and struggled to escape her father’s grasp.
Multiple Felony Charges Filed Against the Father
Clark was taken into custody on December 26, 2025, and is now facing a series of felony charges, including:
- Aggravated child abuse
- Domestic battery by strangulation
- Kidnapping
- Violating a domestic violence injunction
Authorities noted that Clark had previously presented himself on social media as a devoted parent, posting content on Facebook and Instagram portraying himself as a positive role model. Investigators say the video evidence contradicts that image.
Community Reaction and Ongoing Case
The footage has circulated widely online, prompting strong reactions from community members and child welfare advocates. Hillsborough County officials confirmed that the daughter is now safe and receiving support.
The investigation remains active, and additional details will be released as the case proceeds through the courts. If you have thoughts on this case or want to follow more developing stories, visit SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com for updates.
