Salem police chief to assault suspect Latia Harris: 'Turn yourself in'

  • 10 years ago
In an interview Thursday, Ferreira said she was afraid not only for herself but for her son who is seen in the video kicking Harris attempting to stop her from hitting his mother.

"I became really afraid," Ferreira said in an interview Thursday. "I thought she may have been capable of hitting my son. I mean, her size versus my size — she could have killed me."

Harris has not been seen in the city since the night of the beating. Ferreira was treated at The Memorial Hospital of Salem County and is recuperating at home.

No one in the crowd of about a dozen people who watched the beating in person called authorities for help. It was not until Ferreira appeared at the gatehouse at Harvest Point apartments — at the other end of the path from McDonald's — did someone call for help.

Harris reportedly was angry because Ferreira allegedly made some comment linking Harris and a co-worker.

Bail has already been set for her at $35,000 cash.

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