Woman Arrested for Throwing Burrito at Husband

A St. Petersburg woman, Esha Persad, 34, was arrested over the weekend after allegedly striking her husband with food during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred shortly after midnight at their home on 38th Avenue North, leading to a battery charge against Persad, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over birthday celebrations, as Persad had purchased Taco Bell and McDonald's for her husband. The police affidavit details that during the argument, food items, specifically a burrito and a soft shell taco, were thrown. When officers arrived, they noted that a burrito remained on the husband's face, although he did not sustain any injuries. Persad claimed that her actions were a response to her husband allegedly throwing a bag at her, a claim he denied. Following the incident, she was taken into custody and booked at the Pinellas County jail. Persad was released later that same day, but the incident highlights the sometimes volatile nature of domestic disputes, even over seemingly trivial matters like food. This case adds to a series of unusual domestic incidents reported in Florida, including a recent case where a man assaulted his mother with spaghetti sauce. Such events raise questions about conflict resolution and the escalation of arguments in personal relationships.