A 73-year-old Florida man was arrested after a pickleball dispute. Steven DeMaio was charged with battery following an incident at a Naples facility. The disagreement began over a proposed tournament change.

DeMaio brought paperwork for changes, which a woman grabbed and ran with. He followed her, leading to a confrontation. A police report claims DeMaio shoved her, which he denies. He admitted to picking up a slow cooker during the altercation. Read more community coverage.

DeMaio said the slow cooker was a joke. He threw the paperwork back down. The battery allegation remains unresolved. The woman and other witnesses have not commented. The community described the incident as unusual. Related: Florida man arrested after pickleball dispute over event format.

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