'Mob Wives' Star Drita D'Avanzo Arrested After Alleged NYC Sidewalk Beating

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The reality star was charged with misdemeanor assault on Tuesday.

Drita D'Avanzo, who has starred on the VH1's Mob Wives reality series since 2011, was arrested on Tuesday, NYPD confirms to ET. The Staten Islander allegedly got into a "verbal dispute" with an unidentified woman.

When things escalated, D'Avanzo "attacked" the woman, police say, reportedly punching her numerous times, and then fled the scene.


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D'Avanzo was eventually arrested and taken to the precinct and processed. "She was released from the precinct with a desk appearance ticket with a charge of a misdemeanor assault," the NYPD said. "She must appear back in court on March 9."

The reality star has been vocal in the past about what would make her "f**kin’ punch" someone.

Since the arrest, D'Avanzo has only tweeted, "I will be holding an event at my store next Sat!!!! Posting details soon:)) #MakeupPartayyyyy"

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