Aniya Marie Lee Arrested After Allegedly Attacking Husband Joey Mercer With Bottle Amid Dispute Over Infidelity and Alleged Abuse Claims [VIDEO]

Aniya Lee Mercer, 19, was arrested following a domestic violence incident involving her husband, 52-year-old Joey Mercer, after authorities say she struck him in the head with an alcohol bottle during an argument. Reports state the confrontation allegedly began after she accused him of attempting to pursue other younger women and seeking sexual encounters outside their marriage.

Sources claim Joey Mercer had previously reported her to authorities in an earlier incident, which resulted in her already being on home detention at the time this latest situation occurred.

Additional background circulating online alleges that Aniya had been a runaway since age 12 and has struggled with instability for years. Some accounts further claim she is autistic and had experienced periods of living on and off the streets before becoming involved with Mercer.

Unverified allegations also accuse Mercer of mistreating her, including claims of cheating, verbal abuse, and manipulation, though these assertions have not been confirmed by officials. He is said to have previously operated a daycare business for many years.

Authorities have not yet released full investigative findings, and the circumstances surrounding the incident — including claims made by both sides — remain under review.