WWE star Sonya Deville charged with unlawful possession of a weapon in New Jersey
Daria Berenato, a professional wrestler, who performs under the ring name of Sonya Deville for World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE, is accused of possessing a gun without a state permit, according to a criminal complaint.
The second-degree charge was filed February 19 after police were called to the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, where a valet employee had reported finding a handgun in a patron’s vehicle, according to Atlantic City police.
TMZ reports that Deville obtained the weapon for personal protection after a 24-year-old man allegedly attempted to kidnap her during a terrifying home break-in in Florida back in 2020.
Officers found Berenato, 29, on scene and cooperating with security, said an account posted Thursday at the police department’s Facebook page. She was taken into custody and released on a summons.
The report reads:
“**NEWS ALERT**
Woman Arrested for Possession of a Handgun
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2023
On February 19, 2023, patrol units were called to the Borgata Hotel, Casino and Spa for a report of a valet employee discovering a handgun in a vehicle that had been valet parked. Responding officers arrived to find the owner of the vehicle, Daria Berenato, on scene and cooperating with security. Berenato admitted to being the owner of the handgun and provided responding officers a permit to carry from out of state that is not valid in New Jersey. Berenato was taken into custody without incident and released on a summons pending a future court date.
ARRESTED: Daria Berenato, 29, of Ogdensburg, FL.
CHARGES: Unlawful possession of a weapon.
Berenato was issued a summons pending a future court date. The public is reminded that charges are mere allegations, and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. Information can also be sent via text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.
Atlantic City PBA Local #24”
Berenato is scheduled for a March 15 appearance in Superior Court in Mays Landing.
