Orlando Woman Charged With Battery and Witness Tampering After Pokémon Card Dispute

An Orlando woman faces charges of domestic battery and witness tampering following a physical confrontation sparked by a dispute over Pokémon trading cards, according to an Orlando Police Department affidavit.

Nadia Hussain, 23, was arrested on November 7, WFTV reported. The incident, which escalated from a verbal disagreement into physical violence, began when Hussain’s ex-boyfriend asked her to leave his apartment.

The dispute intensified when the man attempted to record the encounter. An officer reviewing the video footage noted the man told Hussain he would call security if she did not depart the premises.

According to the affidavit, Hussain struck the man’s cellphone, knocking it to the ground. She then reportedly hit him several times on his head and body while demanding he delete the recording.

During the confrontation, Hussain approached a collection of Pokémon trading cards located on a living room table. Hussain told investigators that she grabbed the cards and noticed that her actions affected her ex-boyfriend’s behavior.

The man eventually escorted Hussain to her vehicle. He then returned to his apartment and locked the door to secure the residence.

The situation escalated again when Hussain returned to the apartment. She reportedly requested a bong she had left inside, and although the man promised not to let her enter, he partially opened the door to hand the item to her.

Hussain acknowledged to investigators that she “barged” into the apartment. The man told police he grabbed Hussain by her belt and attempted to pull her away from the bathroom while repeatedly asking her to leave.

Hussain told investigators that the pair became physical after she reentered the home. Police stated she struck his phone multiple times in an attempt to prevent him from contacting 911. A 911 hang-up call was received from the man’s number during the struggle.

Neighbors eventually intervened to help remove Hussain from the apartment, according to the police report.

The charges filed against Hussain include domestic battery and witness tampering to hinder communication with law enforcement. The affidavit does not include any charges related to the theft of the trading cards.