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Steven DeMaio, 73, was arrested after a pickleball dispute in Florida. He allegedly shoved a woman and used a slow cooker aggressively. The argument began over event formats at a 55+ community.
The incident occurred at the Oasis Club in Del Webb community. DeMaio brought paperwork for a specific format but faced opposition. When the woman turned away, he pushed her, causing her to fall into a witness. He then picked up a slow cooker and approached her aggressively. Read more community coverage.
DeMaio admitted to grabbing the slow cooker but denied other claims. The Oasis Club offers 12 courts and a resident-only club. Another Florida pickleball fight ended in court, with a man sentenced to probation and anger management. Related: Volair CMD: Top Pro's Signature Paddle Offers Elite Spin and Control.
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A disagreement about pickleball event formats escalated into a physical altercation. Steven DeMaio, 73, was arrested after a pickleball dispute in Florida. He allegedly shoved a woman and used a slow cooker aggressively. The argument began over event formats at a 55+ community.
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Punch Volley published this brief on October 28, 2026. The underlying The Kitchen report was dated October 28, 2026.
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