‘Neighbor From Hell’ Arrested in Florida

According to local law enforcement, a “neighbor from hell” was arrested in Florida.




Flagler County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 58-year-old Charles Bowden, of Palm Coast, on multiple charges after he created a hole in his neighbor’s wall and made numerous threats.

Local deputies responded to a duplex in the B-Section of Palm Coast after the victim reported Bowden was actively breaking through the wall between the units. According to the victim, Bowden was breaking through the wall using a hammer and power tools while making threats toward the victim.

When deputies arrived, the victim shared an audio recording of the incident, in which Bowden could be heard laughing, calling the victim names, and yelling threats, such as “I’m going to be crawling through the walls and figure out ways to make your life hell,” according to local law enforcement. Deputies could also hear hammering and a power tool in the background.

While at the residence, deputies observed a hole in the wall between the two units, which was approximately the size of a softball.

Deputies attempted to contact Bowden, who refused to speak to deputies and instead threw a bag out of the upstairs window toward them. Bowden then refused to exit the residence for over an hour and a half until deputies were able to make phone contact with him and convince him to step outside. Once Bowden exited the residence, deputies took him into custody.

Inside Bowden’s residence, deputies found a hammer and electric string trimmer, both covered with drywall residue, near the hole in the wall.

“Talk about a neighbor from hell,” said Sheriff Rick Staly. “Nobody should be made to feel threatened while in the safety of their home, and I am thankful our deputies arrived quickly and this incident didn’t escalate further than a hole in the wall. Now this guy is sitting in the Green Roof Inn surrounded by walls he won’t be able to break through.”

Deputies arrested Bowden for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and burglary with assault or battery. He was transported to the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility.