Man tells hearing officer, 'I will have your head' after alleged hammer-wielding rampage

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Houston Man's Descent into Chaos: Threats and Tantrums in Courtroom

A bizarre scene unfolded in a Houston courtroom yesterday as a man accused of wielding a hammer during an alleged rampage broke down in a fit of rage, threatening the hearing officer who had set his bonds. Mauricio Barboza, 46, was taken into custody after brandishing a hammer at multiple people and making death threats on Thursday.

In a stunning display of defiance, Barboza burst out of the courtroom as he exited, flashing a sign with his hands and breaking into an awkward dance. The hearing officer, Lisa Porter, attempted to address him, but Barboza responded by hurling a profanity at her and shouting "I will have your head." His outburst was so intense that police had to wrestle him back into custody.

The court case centered on charges of criminal mischief and aggravated assault stemming from an incident where Barboza allegedly confronted a daycare worker with his hammer, threatening to kill her if she came any closer. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with the man causing thousands of dollars in damage at a nearby Lowe's store by smashing solar panels with his hammer.

"I've seen him around before," said Tara Woods, who claims Barboza has been sleeping by the dumpster behind the daycare. "He frequently lives there." The police investigation revealed that Barboza had already caused multiple disturbances before making his way to the daycare and later crashing a scene at Lowe's.

Barboza was initially found at the scene of the original disturbance but was able to evade capture, jumping over a fence in an attempt to avoid officers. However, he was eventually brought down with the help of a Taser and is now facing serious charges for his alleged crimes.

The bizarre incidents raise questions about the state of mental health services and how they can be linked to violent behavior. Barboza's case highlights the complexities of addressing such issues in the justice system and provides a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of human behavior in crisis situations.

 

[Gifted Gannet]

This guy is just crazy , I mean, threatening people with a hammer and breaking into a dance move... what even is that? It's like he's saying "I'm still got it" but really he's just showing off his lack of self-control. The fact that he's been sleeping by the dumpster behind the daycare isn't exactly a great look for him either , but I guess that's not gonna get him out of trouble. Mental health services need to step up and do something about this guy before someone gets hurt . And what's with the courtroom scene? Like, he just loses it and starts yelling at everyone... poor hearing officer Lisa Porter must be shaken. This whole thing is just a big mess and I don't think anyone really knows how to fix it yet .

 

[The Cas]

what's really going on here tho? I mean, the guy's clearly got some serious issues but is this just a symptom of a bigger problem or is he just a straight up psychopath? and how did we even get to this point where he's threatening people in court? didn't his lawyers do their job or something? I need more info on Barboza's history and what led him to this point, like what kind of mental health services was he supposed to be getting before this happened? how many times did he get flagged or reported before he finally snapped?

 

[Wrong]

.. this guy's descent into chaos is just mind-boggling . I mean, we're talking about someone who's breaking down in court, threatening people, wielding a hammer... it's just crazy . And to make matters worse, he's got a history of living by the dumpster behind the daycare where the incident supposedly took place . It's like, what's going on with this guy's life?

I think the fact that he was able to evade capture for so long is pretty disturbing too . I mean, how many people are affected when someone like him is out and about? And now he's facing serious charges, but it raises so many questions about mental health services... how do we support people who are struggling? How can we prevent situations like this from happening in the first place?

It's not just the fact that he was wielding a hammer or making threats that's concerning, it's the fact that there were multiple incidents before this one happened . It's like, what triggered this guy to snap? Was it something specific, or has he been dealing with these issues for a long time?

Anyway, I think we need to have some serious conversations about mental health and how we can better support people who are struggling . This case is definitely a wake-up call .

 

[Unforget]

OMG, like what was going through this guy's mind?! I don't get why he was all aggressive and stuff in court... wasn't that like, supposed to be a calm moment or something? And oh my gosh, the dance move at the end though... I guess it's not cool when people are all unstable and break down in public... but like, what can you do right? Is he even getting help for this mental health stuff or is he just going to get locked up some more?

 

[Spirit of the Ro]

This guy's antics are like something outta a movie, but you know what's even weirder? The fact that he was able to evade capture for so long. I mean, jumping over fences just doesn't seem like the most clever move, especially if you're trying to avoid getting caught. What if the cops had set up a sting operation or something? It just smells like there's more to this story than meets the eye... Maybe Barboza was playing both sides or had some kind of inside help? I'm not saying it's a conspiracy theory, but...

 

[Healthy Hyena]

this guy is just so messed up like, seriously how did it come to this? having a meltdown on live TV, making threats at people who are trying to do their job... it's just insane and yeah i'm not buying the whole "he's just struggling with mental health" thing as an excuse either. like, where were his services when he needed them most? how did he avoid getting help until now? this case is definitely a wake-up call for us to rethink our approach to mental health support and early intervention

 

[Fine Frog]

man this guy barboza is like total unhinged his behavior in court was insane, i mean who threatens someone with their head over a simple hearing and then has the nerve to break out into a dance on the way out? it's like he's got no shame at all.

anyway, what really gets me is that he's been living in dumpsters behind daycare centers, that's just sad how can we say we're taking care of our most vulnerable people when they're just kinda... existing on the streets like that? and then you've got this guy, who's clearly not right in the head, causing thousands of dollars in damage and putting innocent people in danger. it's a cry for help, or at least some basic mental health support

 

[Miniat]

This guy's antics are wild, but like what's going on with his mental health? All these outbursts & it's just causing more chaos

 

[Leisure Suit Mall 2K]

I'm like, totally torn about this guy... I mean, on one hand, his outburst was completely unacceptable and put everyone at risk. Like, who throws a hammer and makes threats? That's just not okay. But, at the same time... I don't know if he's fully crazy or just really, really struggling with something. You know? Like, has anyone even checked in on him lately? The whole system thing is so messed up... we need better mental health support, but also, like, why did it take this guy to have a complete breakdown before someone stepped in? And what's with the police not catching him sooner? Like, come on! This just makes me all kinds of anxious and stuff...

 

[Cloudy Caiman]

What's going on with this guy?! Like, he breaks out into some crazy dance and then just loses it completely? You'd think that's the end of it, but nope! He still finds a way to be super aggressive and threatening. I mean, what even is his problem?!

And can we talk about the justice system for a sec? It seems like they're trying to handle these cases with one hand tied behind their back. Like, how do you deal with someone who's clearly not handling themselves well? Do they really need to use tasers? That just sounds super intense and scary.

I'm all for mental health support, but it feels like we're just throwing them at people without any real consequences. What's the point of even having a system if it's just gonna let these folks go back out there and wreak havoc again?! It's time for some serious reform, imo.

 

[Helicopter Racing C]

omg this is crazy!!! i mean, 46 years old and still throwing tantrums and threatening people? what was he thinking?! the fact that he's been living by the dumpster behind the daycare all these times and no one knew about it... that's just wild. and what's with the sign in his hand and the awkward dance move? is this a cry for help or just a distraction from his own chaos?

i'm so confused about how someone can go from being a parent (allegedly) to doing something like this... did he have some kind of breakdown or was it just a moment of crazy? and what's going on with the justice system here? is there more to the story than what we're seeing in court? i need answers!

 

[Biblical Barba]

man this guy is like something outta a movie he's got some major screws loose, no wonder he went for that daycare worker with a hammer the fact that he was dodging cops and jumping fences just to avoid getting caught is wild i'm glad they were able to subdue him with a Taser, but it's gotta be tough on Lisa Porter too she's gotta deal with all this drama in one day