Paternò 18‑year‑old charged after refusing to give identity to Carabinieri

During a police operation to quell a dispute between two girls on via Scala Vecchia in Paternò, Carabinieri encountered an 18‑year‑old resident who reacted aggressively. The young woman shouted at the officers, threatened them, and refused to provide her personal details, offering a false name instead. Using facial‑recognition technology, the Carabinieri were able to confirm her true identity.

She has been formally charged with refusal to give her identity, violence or threat against a public official, and resistance to a public official. The suspect remains presumed innocent until a court decision is reached.

The incident was recorded in multiple local reports, highlighting the Carabinieri’s response and the legal actions taken against the young woman.