New York man accused of attacking victim with brick during domestic dispute in Key Largo

Brian Thomas Gardner. (MCSO)

KEY LARGO, Fla. – A 26-year-old man from Bohemia, New York, was arrested Thursday night in Key Largo after authorities say he hit another man with a brick during a domestic dispute.

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Brian Thomas Gardner is facing one count each of aggravated assault, aggravated battery and criminal mischief, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

MCSO deputies said they responded to a residence on Ruby Drive around 9:30 p.m. after receiving a call about a disturbance.

The victim told deputies that Gardner struck him with a brick during an argument related to Gardner’s alleged alcohol use, according to investigators.

Gardner also shattered a glass door with the brick, deputies said.

They said victim’s injuries were not life-threatening. Investigators did not disclose the relationship between Gardner and the victim.

Gardner is set to be arraigned at 9 a.m. on July 29. His bond information wasn’t immediately available.


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