Man Accused of Punching Child in Face at Coral Square Mall

September 30, 2026 • By Ryan Yousefi
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Police say a man was arrested after witnesses say he punched a child in the face after taking his French fries at Coral Square Mall.

According to a Coral Springs Police Department arrest report, officers received reports of the battery of a 12-year-old child at the Coral Square Mall food court on September 20. Upon arrival, police detained a man identified as Luke Douglas Rollins, 18, of Parkland. 

According to the affidavit, officers arrived to find Rollins detained by another officer after a Good Samaritan allegedly stopped him from leaving the scene. 

Police spoke with the child, who told officers he had been sitting in the mall’s food court with his cousin and eating fries when Rollins allegedly approached and took some of his food.

The boy said he got up and pushed Rollins away to protect his food. Police said Rollins then pushed the child and punched him in the face, causing clear head and jaw swelling and reported pain. Coral Springs Fire Rescue transported the child to Broward Health Coral Springs for further treatment. 

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.

Rollins was arrested and transported to the Broward County Main Jail. He was later released after posting a $2,100 bond. 

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Ryan Yousefi

Ryan Yousefi
Ryan Yousefi has lived in Coral Springs for over 30 years. He has worked as a writer for multiple outlets over the years, including the Miami New Times where he has covered sports and culture since 2013. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Business Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.

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