'Mob Wives' Star Drita D'Avanzo Arrested After Alleged NYC Sidewalk Beating

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Drita D'Avanzo, who has starred on the VH1's Mob Wives reality series since 2011, was arrested on Tuesday, NYPD confirms to ET. The Staten Islander allegedly got into a "verbal dispute" with an unidentified woman.

When things escalated, D'Avanzo "attacked" the woman, police say, reportedly punching her numerous times, and then fled the scene.


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D'Avanzo was eventually arrested and taken to the precinct and processed. "She was released from the precinct with a desk appearance ticket with a charge of a misdemeanor assault," the NYPD said. "She must appear back in court on March 9."

The reality star has been vocal in the past about what would make her "f**kin’ punch" someone.

Since the arrest, D'Avanzo has only tweeted, "I will be holding an event at my store next Sat!!!! Posting details soon:)) #MakeupPartayyyyy"

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