‘Ugly Betty,’ Hallmark movie star arrested, accused of spitting on people, pulling woman’s hair in Nassau County – WJXT News4JAX
WEATHER ALERTJonathan Lundy, Digital Producer, Jacksonville Published: February 20, 2025 at 5:23 PMJonathan Lundy, Digital Producer, Jacksonville NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. – A 53-year-old television star was arrested after an altercation in a Nassau County bar early Thursday morning.The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened at The Goat on Lofton Square Court, where Eric Mabius and a 40-year-old woman were intoxicated and creating a disturbance.Recommended VideosWitnesses said after the bartender asked the woman to leave multiple times, Mabius and the woman began spitting on several people.Mabius was accused of pushing another woman to the ground and pulled out “fistfuls” of her hair.Deputies said a bystander pulled Mabius away from the woman. When deputies arrived, they said Mabius became “increasingly belligerent” outside the bar and didn’t comply with instructions to remain seated during the investigation.Officials said at one point, Mabius tried to walk behind a deputy, forcing them to escort him back to a bench and place him under arrest for resisting without violence.“This type of behavior will not be tolerated in our community, regardless of celebrity status. Our deputies quickly dealt with an uncooperative individual, and we’re thankful no one was seriously injured during this unfortunate incident,” Sheriff Bill Leeper said.The victim declined to press charges but Mabius and the woman were arrested for simple battery and resisting without violence. According to IMDB, Mabius has acted in dozens of projects through the years including the TV series “Ugly Betty,” and multiple Hallmark movies.Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.emailClick here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines.Recommended VideosTV ListingsEmail NewslettersRSS FeedsContests and RulesContact UsCareers at WJXT / WCWJClosed Captioning / Audio DescriptionWJXT Public FileWJXT EEO ReportWCWJ Public FileWCWJ EEO ReportTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell My InfoFCC ApplicationsCookie PreferencesIf you need help with the Public File, call (904) 393-9801.At WJXT, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our commitment to covering our communities with innovation and excellence, we incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our news gathering, reporting, and presentation processes. Read our article to see how we are using Artificial Intelligence.Copyright © 2025 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
