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road-rage · Key West, Florida

What happened after Cynthia Diaz Sosa allegedly used bear spray in a Key West road rage incident?

What happened?

Court pending

After a widely shared clip showed Cynthia Diaz Sosa allegedly using bear spray on another driver and her passenger in Key West, Florida, Sosa was arrested and charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery and one felony count of burglary with assault or battery. She pleaded 'not guilty' at her arraignment, and her legal proceedings are ongoing.

5 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 20, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: Local 10 News; Taste of Country; The Independent

Timeline

  1. Cynthia Diaz Sosa allegedly used bear spray on Perla Vidaure De Miller and her passenger, Sherly Colemen, near the intersection of Emma and Olivia streets in Key West, Florida.

  2. Key West Fire Department medics checked the two victims at the scene.

  3. Cynthia Diaz Sosa drove herself to the Key West Police station and turned herself in, subsequently being booked into the Monroe County jail and later released on a $35,000 bond.

  4. Cynthia Diaz Sosa was arraigned and pleaded 'not guilty' to two felony counts of aggravated battery and one felony count of burglary with assault or battery.

What people are asking

Can you use bear spray on a person legally?

Using bear spray on a person is generally illegal and can lead to felony charges, such as aggravated battery, as demonstrated in this incident where Cynthia Diaz Sosa was charged with felonies for allegedly using bear spray on individuals.

What happens if someone gets bear maced?

If someone gets bear maced, they typically experience severe irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system. In this incident, Key West Fire Department medics checked the two victims at the scene after they were sprayed.

Is road rage an arrestable offense?

Yes, actions taken during road rage incidents, especially those involving assault or the use of weapons like bear spray, can be arrestable offenses leading to felony charges. Cynthia Diaz Sosa was arrested and charged with felonies following a road rage incident.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled using multiple local news reports and legal updates, cross-referencing details to establish a verified timeline and outcome.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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