Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Penny Anita Spikes Utt arrested for domestic violence elder abuse as victim's caretaker

The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office says it has arrested a woman for domestic violence elder abuse. According to PCSO, deputies responded to a residence on Ivy Road to assist a citizen around 10:13 a.m. on July 10, 2025. 

Deputies reportedly developed suspicions regarding possible recent violent acts separate from the reason for the call. The deputy’s findings were presented to a magistrate who issued warrants. 

 53-year-old Penny Anita Spikes Utt, of Grifton, was charged with Felony Abuse of Elder Adult with Injury and Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence. On August 20, 2025, Utt was arrested by the Grifton Police Department. 

She was denied bond. According to court records, Utt is accused of assaulting an elder adult as a caretaker. The elder adult suffered physical injury as a result, according to court records.

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Penny Anita Spikes Utt arrested for domestic violence elder abuse as victim's caretaker 
 

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