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Man accused of assaulting pregnant girlfriend, child

Filed: Jun 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Polk County deputies say Gerber Alexander Bamaca Perez attacked his 27-week-pregnant girlfriend and threw her 18-month-old.
WHO: Gerber Alexander Bamaca Perez; Polk County Sheriff’s Office; victim (27 weeks pregnant) and her 18-month-old daughter
WHAT: Arrested on allegations of violently assaulting a pregnant girlfriend and slamming her child to the ground; ICE hold requested/placed
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 10:56 AM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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