On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at about 6:30 pm, PCSO deputies were dispatched to the Seven Star store at 6940 Old Highway 37 in Bradley (south of Mulberry), regarding a battery on an employee.

Upon arrival of first responders, the adult male victim was found bleeding profusely above his right eye.

Treatment for the victim's injury required ten stitches. He also appeared to have suffered a concussion.

Detectives gathered statements and video of the incident.

According to the investigation, the suspect, who entered the store along with two other men, accused the victim of staring at him.

The victim told the suspect to get his items and leave.

The victim and suspect continued to exchange words loudly. And then the suspect threw a full, unopened, plastic 2-liter of Orange Crush at the victim's head.

The victim fell unconscious, and the suspect and his friends left the store.

Detectives were able to identify the suspect as 30-year old Terry Lamar Johnson, Jr. of Mulberry.

An arrest warrant was obtained for Johnson with a charge of Felony Battery Causing Great Bodily Harm.

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If you have any information regarding Terry Johnson's whereabouts, please contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-297-1100.

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