Dandrea Johnson A Florida man was arrested for sucker striking an Aldi consumer with a service dog at the Lauderdale Lakes grocery store, placing him in a coma.

Authorities in Florida have arrested a man accused of sucker striking another shopper outside a Lauderdale Lakes grocery store, putting them in a coma. During the assault, the victim was accompanied by a service dog.

Dandrea Johnson, 45, who was wanted in connection with the October 11th attack, was apprehended on Wednesday, October 22, after a Crimestoppers report.
Aldi shopper with assistance dog sucker punched during an argument.

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, the arrest stems from an investigation into the Oct. 11 attack outside the entrance to the Aldi grocery store at 3301 North State Road 7 around 7.20 p.m.

Johnson now faces a charge of felony battery causing great bodily harm, permanent disability or permanent disfigurement.

Leading into the assault, Johnson is alleged to have argued with the victim inside the store, possibly over the victim having a service dog inside the business, then waited outside by the doors, WSVN reported.

Surveillance video captured the moment Johnson punched the shopper in the face without warning as he exited with his dog.

The blow caused the victim to fall backward and strike his head, leaving him in a coma.

Since the attack, deputies have been looking for Johnson, even posting flyers outside of the store and offering a $5,000 reward according to WPLG.

Dandrea Johnson alleges service dog becoming aggressive

Dandrea Johnson arrested sucker punching Aldi shopper with service dog at Lauderdale Lakes grocery store putting him in coma.

During a bond court appearance on Thursday, the defense argued that the dog had become aggressive.

Prosecutors countered, arguing, ‘there is nothing to indicate this was an act of self-defense.’

Adding, ‘Mr. Johnson left the Aldi’s first, he stayed there at the entrance. When the victim left, the victim didn’t approach him. Mr. Johnson sucker punched him, and now he’s in a coma.’

The victim, described as a father and grandfather, remains in critical condition.

Johnson remains held at the Broward County Jail on a $100,000 bond.