Renee Latrice Hines was charged with assaulting two taco stand workers in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts, officials stated Friday, officials stated.
“The senseless attacks that continue to harm street vendors in our community are unacceptable and have no place in our diverse county,” District Attorney George Gascón said. “Street vendors should not have to endure violence while simply trying to earn a living.”
Renee Latrice Hines, 36, was charged with one count of use of tear gas; two counts of battery, and two counts of unlawful possession of tear gas.
Hines pleaded not guilty at an arraignment Friday.
On Aug. 6, 2023, Hines allegedly pepper sprayed two taco stand vendors at a stand located at Grandee Avenue and East 103rd Street and allegedly struck one of the victims in the head.
Hines was arrested on Aug. 9 in Bakersfield, California and is currently in custody in Los Angeles County.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the case.