thesmokinggun--2020-07-12--Police: Ex-Con Battered Clerk Over Mask Rule

JULY 12 -- An ex-con whose rap sheet includes an assortment of felonies and state prison stays was arrested yesterday after allegedly battering a Florida convenience store clerk who asked him to put on a mask or leave the business , police report .
According to investigators , Treg Palmore , 49 , was not wearing a mask when he entered a Marathon gas station food center around 5:20 PM Saturday .
After an employee at the St. Petersburg business asked Palmore to “ put on a mask or leave the store , ” Palmore refused to depart .
When @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the counter and again asked Palmore to leave , “ the defendant then struck the victim in the head and arm.
” The incident was recorded by a store surveillance camera , noted an officer who wrote that Rizk suffered a minor injury to his forearm .
Seen above , Palmore fled the scene in a car , but was subsequently apprehended and charged with felony battery .
He was booked into the county jail , from which he was released early this morning on $ 2500 bond .
Palmore ’ s rap @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burglary ; cocaine possession ; battery ; trespassing ; theft ; stalking ; probation violation ; resisting police ; and violating a domestic violence protection injunction .
Since 1989 , Palmore has served five separate state prison terms totaling more than 10 years behind bars .
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JULY 12--An ex-con whose rap sheet includes an assortment of felonies and state prison stays was arrested yesterday after allegedly battering a Florida convenience store clerk who asked him to put on a mask or leave the business, police report.
According to investigators, Treg Palmore, 49, was not wearing a mask when he entered a Marathon gas station food center around 5:20 PM Saturday. After an employee at the St. Petersburg business asked Palmore to “put on a mask or leave the store,” Palmore refused to depart.
When worker Bola Rizk walked out from behind the counter and again asked Palmore to leave, “the defendant then struck the victim in the head and arm.”
The incident was recorded by a store surveillance camera, noted an officer who wrote that Rizk suffered a minor injury to his forearm.
Seen above, Palmore fled the scene in a car, but was subsequently apprehended and charged with felony battery. He was booked into the county jail, from which he was released early this morning on $2500 bond.
Palmore’s rap sheet includes convictions for armed robbery; burglary; cocaine possession; battery; trespassing; theft; stalking; probation violation; resisting police; and violating a domestic violence protection injunction. Since 1989, Palmore has served five separate state prison terms totaling more than 10 years behind bars. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-13--Mother-To-Be Slugged At Her Gender Reveal

JULY 13 -- A gender reveal party ended yesterday with the mother-to-be getting punched in the face by her boyfriend ’ s brother , who was arrested on a felony charge of battering a pregnant woman , according to a Florida court filing .
Cops say that Marshall Richardson , 27 , was a guest at a family party Sunday afternoon at a St. Petersburg residence that was hosted by Richardson ’ s brother and his girlfriend , who is six months pregnant .
During the party , cops say , an argument began after Richardson “ told subjects to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pregnant woman became upset and called Richardson names , Richardson got into a fight with his brother .
When the siblings were separated , the pregnant woman again called Richardson names , prompting him to allegedly punch her in the face .
The woman had “ minor redness to her left cheek and jaw line area ” when officers responded to a 911 call .
Pictured above , Richardson was arrested for aggravated battery , a felony , and booked into the county jail .
He was released from custody last night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a veteran of the court and corrections system , records show .
His rap sheet includes convictions for robbery ; armed burglary ; cocaine possession ; false imprisonment ; and probation violation .
Since 2012 he has served three separate state prison terms totaling 44 months .
The criminal complaint filed against Richardson does not indicate whether the alleged felonious conduct occurred before or after it was determined whether it ’ s a boy or girl .
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JULY 13--A gender reveal party ended yesterday with the mother-to-be getting punched in the face by her boyfriend’s brother, who was arrested on a felony charge of battering a pregnant woman, according to a Florida court filing.
Cops say that Marshall Richardson, 27, was a guest at a family party Sunday afternoon at a St. Petersburg residence that was hosted by Richardson’s brother and his 20-year-old girlfriend, who is six months pregnant.
During the party, cops say, an argument began after Richardson “told subjects to stop smoking around the kids.” After the pregnant woman became upset and called Richardson names, Richardson got into a fight with his brother.
When the siblings were separated, the pregnant woman again called Richardson names, prompting him to allegedly punch her in the face. The woman had “minor redness to her left cheek and jaw line area” when officers responded to a 911 call.
Pictured above, Richardson was arrested for aggravated battery, a felony, and booked into the county jail. He was released from custody last night after posting $10,000 bond.
Richardson is a veteran of the court and corrections system, records show. His rap sheet includes convictions for robbery; armed burglary; cocaine possession; false imprisonment; and probation violation. Since 2012 he has served three separate state prison terms totaling 44 months.
The criminal complaint filed against Richardson does not indicate whether the alleged felonious conduct occurred before or after it was determined whether it’s a boy or girl. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-16--Naked Man Said He Did Shrooms With Jesus

JULY 16 -- After breaking into a Kentucky home , a naked man explained to police that he had “ used mushrooms with Jesus and that they were playing a virtual reality video game together ” before his apprehension , police say .
While en route to a 911 call about a “ male subject running down the roadway completely nude and hitting passing vehicles with his hands , ” cops early today got a second call about a residential burglary in progress in the same Owensboro neighborhood .
Upon arriving at the home , officers encountered John Stefanopoulos “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stefanopoulos -- who does not live in the home -- was “ completely nude and had a substantial amount of blood and mud on his body.
” When Stefanopoulos rushed cops after ignoring orders to get on the ground , he was tasered and handcuffed following a brief struggle .
The front door of the home where Stefanopoulos was found had been forced open and there were “ holes punched in the drywall , blood smeared on several walls and windows of the residence , and several broken pieces of glass lying on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read his rights that Stefanopoulos kept repeating that he used hallucinogenic mushrooms with Jesus , and that the duo had played a virtual reality video game .
Seen above , Stefanopoulos was arrested for an assortment of offenses , including indecent exposure , burglary , public intoxication , and menacing .
Stefanopoulos was alone when apprehended .
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JULY 16--After breaking into a Kentucky home, a naked man explained to police that he had “used mushrooms with Jesus and that they were playing a virtual reality video game together” before his apprehension, police say.
While en route to a 911 call about a “male subject running down the roadway completely nude and hitting passing vehicles with his hands,” cops early today got a second call about a residential burglary in progress in the same Owensboro neighborhood.
Upon arriving at the home around 1:30 AM, officers encountered John Stefanopoulos “standing in the residence.” The 41-year-old Stefanopoulos--who does not live in the property--was “completely nude and had a substantial amount of blood and mud on his body.”
When Stefanopoulos rushed cops after ignoring orders to get on the ground, he was tasered and handcuffed following a brief struggle.
The front door of the home where Stefanopoulos was found had been forced open and there were “holes punched in the drywall, blood smeared on several walls and windows of the residence, and several broken pieces of glass lying on the floor.”
It was after being read his rights that Stefanopoulos kept repeating that he used hallucinogenic mushrooms with Jesus, and that the duo had played a virtual reality video game.
Seen above, Stefanopoulos was arrested for an assortment of offenses, including indecent exposure, burglary, public intoxication, and menacing. Stefanopoulos was alone when apprehended.
Stefanopoulos works as a sales associate with an Owensboro realty firm, and he is also a licensed chiropractor. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-15--Man Busted For 2:45 AM Naked Run Said He Did It On A "Dare"

A Florida Man arrested for “ running in the street unclothed ” at 2:45 AM told police that he went @ @ @ @ @ after being “ dared by a friend , ” according to an arrest affidavit .
@ @ @ @ @ “ did not seem bothered by the fact that he was nude while in public @ @ @ @ @ Park Police Department officer reported .
Seen at right , Tucker reportedly “ could not @ @ @ @ @ or who his ‘ friend was.
’ ” Additionally , Tucker “ did not have @ @ @ @ @ Tucker , who is listed as a transient in arrest records , was charged with @ @ @ @ @ a misdemeanor .
He is being held in lieu of $ 150 bond at the @ @ @ @ @ ’ s rap sheet includes convictions for disorderly intoxication , passing a bad check , @ @ @ @ @ with a suspended license .

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A Florida Man arrested for “running in the street unclothed” at 2:45 AM told police that he went for the naked jog yesterday after being “dared by a friend,” according to an arrest affidavit.
Konrad Tucker, 58, “did not seem bothered by the fact that he was nude while in public view,” a Pinellas Park Police Department officer reported.
Seen at right, Tucker reportedly “could not advise where he was staying or who his ‘friend was.’” Additionally, Tucker “did not have access to any clothing.”
Tucker, who is listed as a transient in arrest records, was charged with exposure of sexual organs, a misdemeanor. He is being held in lieu of $150 bond at the Pinellas County jail.
Tucker’s rap sheet includes convictions for disorderly intoxication, passing a bad check, resisting arrest, and driving with a suspended license.


thesmokinggun--2020-07-15--Felony Rap For Woman In Brutal Testicle Attack

JULY 15 -- After slashing the tires on her boyfriend ’ s car , a Florida Woman struck the man and grabbed his scrotum “ with such force that it removed the skin from the entirety of the victim ’ s right testicle , ” police charge .
Cops allege that Donika Shaniece Mays , 29 , battered the victim yesterday afternoon during a confrontation in their Tampa-area apartment .
Mays , who has the victim ’ s name tattooed on her arm , was arrested on a felony battery charge .
According to an arrest affidavit , Mays and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before matters turned criminal .
Mays and the man have been in a relationship for four years and have a two-year-old child .
The victim told police that he discovered that his vehicle ’ s tires had been slashed , adding that Mays admitted to the vandalism .
While waiting for a tow truck to arrive , the affidavit reported , Mays resumed arguing with her boyfriend and began “ striking the victim with open hands as he continuously backed away.
” At one point , Mays allegedly grabbed the clothed victim ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so with such force that it removed the skin from the entirety of the victim ’ s right testicle , ” wrote Officer Colin Bolton .
When asked by police about the dispute , Mays replied that she “ had grabbed the victim ’ s testicles and had been in a physical altercation with him.
” Pictured above , Mays was arrested and booked into the county jail , where she is being held in lieu of $ 7650 bond .
In addition to the battery count , Mays was also charged with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She has been ordered by a judge to have no contact with the victim .
Mays is also facing a probation violation charge related to a prior battery case in a neighboring county .
Mays was convicted of attacking a different man , according to court records .
Her probation supervision in that matter was scheduled to expire in September .
Mays ’ s rap sheet includes convictions for theft , careless driving , leaving the scene of an accident , and possession of a controlled substance .
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JULY 15--After slashing the tires on her boyfriend’s car, a Florida Woman struck the man and grabbed his scrotum “with such force that it removed the skin from the entirety of the victim’s right testicle,” police charge.
Cops allege that Donika Shaniece Mays, 29, battered the victim yesterday afternoon during a confrontation in their Tampa-area apartment. Mays, who has the victim’s name tattooed on her arm, was arrested on a felony battery charge.
According to an arrest affidavit, Mays and the victim had been arguing all morning before matters turned criminal. Mays and the man have been in a relationship for four years and have a two-year-old child.
The victim told police that he discovered that his vehicle’s tires had been slashed, adding that Mays admitted to the vandalism. While waiting for a tow truck to arrive, the affidavit reported, Mays resumed arguing with her boyfriend and began “striking the victim with open hands as he continuously backed away.”
At one point, Mays allegedly grabbed the clothed victim’s private parts. She “did so with such force that it removed the skin from the entirety of the victim’s right testicle,” wrote Officer Colin Bolton.
When asked by police about the dispute, Mays replied that she “had grabbed the victim’s testicles and had been in a physical altercation with him.”
Pictured above, Mays was arrested and booked into the county jail, where she is being held in lieu of $7650 bond. In addition to the battery count, Mays was also charged with initially providing cops with a fake name. She has been ordered by a judge to have no contact with the victim.
Mays is also facing a probation violation charge related to a prior battery case in a neighboring county. Mays was convicted of attacking a different man, according to court records. Her probation supervision in that matter was scheduled to expire in September.
Mays’s rap sheet includes convictions for theft, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and possession of a controlled substance. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-16--Felony Rap For Unruly Walmart Customer Who Refused To Wear A "Fucking Mask"

A Louisiana man who was asked to leave a Walmart when he refused to wear a mask was arrested after striking a cop with his car in the store ’ s parking lot , according to a probable cause affidavit .
Ricky Taylor , 64 , was inside a Walmart near his West Monroe home Tuesday evening when a cop -- apparently working an off-duty security detail at the store -- advised him that “ the business ’ policy is for every customer to wear a mask.
” Upon being offered a mask , Taylor allegedly began cursing out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make me wear a fucking mask , ” said Taylor .
“ I ’ m not wearing a fucking mask.
” Taylor would later claim that a purported “ medical condition ” prevented him from wearing a mask .
Due to Taylor ’ s unruly behavior , Walmart wanted him “ placed on trespass notice , ” so the cop asked Taylor for his driver ’ s license .
“ I could give it to you but I ’ m not , ” he replied while exiting the store and heading for his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car ’ s license plate into police dispatch , Taylor allegedly backed his auto up and twice struck the patrolman .
After a brief struggle , Taylor was handcuffed and taken into custody .
Taylor was charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer , a felony , and disorderly conduct and resisting an officer , both misdemeanors .
He was released from jail last night .
While visitors to the West Monroe store already must wear a mask , the entire Walmart chain will require them starting July 20 .
Police blotters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fallout from this policy change .

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A Louisiana man who was asked to leave a Walmart when he refused to wear a mask was arrested after striking a cop with his car in the store’s parking lot, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Ricky Taylor, 64, was inside a Walmart near his West Monroe home Tuesday evening when a cop--apparently working an off-duty security detail at the store--advised him that “the business’ policy is for every customer to wear a mask.”
Upon being offered a mask, Taylor allegedly began cursing out the officer. “You can’t make me wear a fucking mask,” said Taylor. “I’m not wearing a fucking mask.” Taylor would later claim that a purported “medical condition” prevented him from wearing a mask.
Due to Taylor’s unruly behavior, Walmart wanted him “placed on trespass notice,” so the cop asked Taylor for his driver’s license. “I could give it to you but I’m not,” he replied while exiting the store and heading for his vehicle.
As the officer called the car’s license plate into police dispatch, Taylor allegedly backed his auto up and twice struck the patrolman. After a brief struggle, Taylor was handcuffed and taken into custody.
Taylor was charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer, a felony, and disorderly conduct and resisting an officer, both misdemeanors. He was released from jail last night.
While visitors to the West Monroe store already must wear a mask, the entire Walmart chain will require them starting July 20. Police blotters nationwide are expected to immediately reflect the fallout from this policy change.


thesmokinggun--2020-07-17--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

JULY 17 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ with the item they allegedly pilfered ( Funko Pop !
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JULY 17--For today’s “Friday Photo Fun” game, readers must examine five mug shots and match up the defendants with the item they allegedly pilfered (Funko Pop! Marvel figures, Poligrip denture adhesive, Chef Boyardee ravioli, catalytic converters, plusOne vibrating bullet).
You can play today’s contest by clicking below. You’ll also find it as the latest post on our “Time Waster” page, where you can test your sleuthing skills by playing over 500+ archived match games.
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thesmokinggun--2020-07-21--Cops: Woman Tried To Hire Hitman Online

Cops: Woman Tried To Hire Hitman Online

JULY 21 -- A Michigan woman who wanted her ex-husband murdered tried to hire a killer via the farcical web site rentahitman.com , police allege .
According to investigators , Wendy Wein , 51 , this month filled out a “ service request form ” on the site , which describes itself as “ your point & click ” solution and boasts of “ 17,985 U.S. Based Field Operatives.
” Site visitors are assured that Rent-A-Hitman is compliant with provisions of the 1964 Hitman Information Privacy & Protection Act ( HIPPA ) .
A recent update on Rent-A-Hitman noted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the COVID-19 pandemic , ” though “ our Wuhan offices will be working on a reduced schedule.
” The form Wein submitted to the web site identified her former spouse as the intended victim , prompting Rent-A-Hitman ’ s operator to contact the Michigan State Police since it appeared Wein was serious about soliciting a murder .
An undercover trooper subsequently met Wein in a parking lot near her home in South Rockwood , a village about 25 miles south of Detroit .
Wein allegedly offered the supposed hitman $ 5000 to kill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upfront payment to cover travel expenses since the target lives outside Michigan .
Wein was subsequently arrested and charged with murder solicitation and using a computer to commit a crime , both felonies .
Pictured in the above mug shot , Wein was booked into the Monroe County jail on $ 500,000 bond .
She is scheduled for a July 29 probable cause conference in District Court .

JULY 21--A Michigan woman who wanted her ex-husband murdered tried to hire a killer via the farcical web site rentahitman.com, police allege.
According to investigators, Wendy Wein, 51, this month filled out a “service request form” on the site, which describes itself as “your point & click” solution and boasts of “17,985 U.S. Based Field Operatives.” Site visitors are assured that Rent-A-Hitman is compliant with provisions of the 1964 Hitman Information Privacy & Protection Act (HIPPA).
A recent update on Rent-A-Hitman noted that, “We are still open during the COVID-19 pandemic,” though “our Wuhan offices will be working on a reduced schedule.”
The form Wein submitted to the web site identified her former spouse as the intended victim, prompting Rent-A-Hitman’s operator to contact the Michigan State Police since it appeared Wein was serious about soliciting a murder.
An undercover trooper subsequently met Wein in a parking lot near her home in South Rockwood, a village about 25 miles south of Detroit. Wein allegedly offered the supposed hitman $5000 to kill her ex, and gave him an upfront payment to cover travel expenses since the target lives in Tennessee.
Wein was subsequently arrested and charged with murder solicitation and using a computer to commit a crime, both felonies.
Pictured in the above mug shot, Wein was booked into the Monroe County jail on $500,000 bond. She is scheduled for a July 29 probable cause conference in District Court.


thesmokinggun--2020-07-21--Go Big Or Go Home: Woman Caught Trying To Steal Massive TV From Walmart

When stealing from Walmart in broad daylight , it is best to work your way up to the 65 ” Ultra HD television .
Florida cops are seeking to identify the woman who Sunday afternoon tried to push a shopping cart containing the massive TV out of a store in Mulberry , a town 40 miles east of Tampa .
According to police , the suspect , accompanied by a female cohort , placed assorted electronics items into her cart before adding the 65 ” Philips TV , which sat precariously in the cart .
When the woman bypassed the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Walmart security stopped her and asked to see a receipt for the items in her cart .
The woman could not produce evidence that she had paid for the merchandise .
At this point , the woman ’ s accomplice took the smaller items from the cart and placed them in her car .
The duo then fled in the vehicle , leaving the $ 450 TV behind .
The suspect ’ s eventual apprehension seems likely since her attempt to boost the TV was captured by Walmart surveillance cameras ( as @ @ @ @

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When stealing from Walmart in broad daylight, it is best to work your way up to the 65” Ultra HD television.
Florida cops are seeking to identify the woman who Sunday afternoon tried to push a shopping cart containing the massive TV out of a store in Mulberry, a town 40 miles east of Tampa.
According to police, the suspect, accompanied by a female cohort, placed assorted electronics items into her cart before adding the 65” Philips TV, which sat precariously in the cart.
When the woman bypassed the checkout lines and headed for the door, Walmart security stopped her and asked to see a receipt for the items in her cart. The woman could not produce evidence that she had paid for the merchandise.
At this point, the woman’s accomplice took the smaller items from the cart and placed them in her car. The duo then fled in the vehicle, leaving the $450 TV behind.
The suspect’s eventual apprehension seems likely since her attempt to boost the TV was captured by Walmart surveillance cameras (as seen above).


thesmokinggun--2020-07-23--Naked Women Caught Hotel Voyeur In Act

Naked Women Caught Hotel Voyeur In Act

JULY 23 -- A businessman arrested for surreptitiously filming two naked women in an adjoining Florida hotel room told police that he frequently engaged in such video voyeurism as he traveled across the country for work , according to an arrest report .
Robert Privette , a 49-year-old South Carolina resident , was busted last week following an incident at a DoubleTree resort in Key West .
Charged with burglary and voyeurism , Privette is free on $ 30,000 bond in advance of his arraignment next week on the felony counts .
Privette , cops allege , slid a tiny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from that of the victims , ages 24 and 27 .
Privette , seen at right , began recording the vacationing duo after hearing them return from the beach last Wednesday evening .
In a post-arrest interview , Privette said that he had first placed the camera under the door earlier in the day when he “ heard girls in the conjoining room.
” Privette , cops reported , observed the bikini-clad women “ talking about going to the beach.
” After returning to the room , the younger woman was standing naked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she was planning to send a picture to her boyfriend back home.
” When the second woman exited the bathroom after showering , she noticed a “ long black cord that appeared to have a camera on it , coming from under the conjoined room ’ s door , ” police reported .
As the object was “ slowly scanning the room , ” the older woman yelled , “ What is that ?
That ’ s a fucking camera !
” While the woman was “ still frantically pointing at the object @ @ @ @ @ @ @ retracted .
The victim told police she then heard “ someone from the other room run around and a door slam.
” After the women called 911 , cops questioned Privette , who was in the room next door .
Privette said that he heard the women scream , but thought “ they had a bug in the room or something like that.
” Described by police as “ anxiously sitting ” and “ beginning to sweat , ” Privette reportedly confessed after a patrolman said cops could get a warrant to search @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report , Privette said he began recording the two women ( pictured at left ) after hearing them return to room , where one of victims joked , “ I have seashells in my vagina.
” Privette said he responded by attaching a camera to his phone and sliding it under the door .
Police confiscated the spy camera , which Privette had hidden in a chair cushion .
They also seized a laptop , two hard drives , and a Nikon camera .
During questioning , cops say , Privette admitted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his trips for work.
” Asked how often he used the camera to spy on people , Privette “ could only say 10 plus times over the past year , all over the country.
” Privette is alternately described as a “ drafting supervisor ” and “ electric tech ” in police and jail records .
Privette ’ s LinkedIn profile describes him as an industrial designer employed by Atlas Technologies , a defense and space contractor headquartered in North Charleston , South Carolina .
The arrest report identifies Privette ’ s employer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operates an electronics repair business from his home .
While the web site for RP Phone and Tablet Repair remains online , its Facebook page appears to have been deleted .
Privette ’ s LinkedIn page also notes that he has served as an “ Advancement Coordinator ” with the Boy Scouts of America , a position that required him to maintain troop records and “ assist the boy leadership in planning their meetings.
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JULY 23--A businessman arrested for surreptitiously filming two naked women in an adjoining Florida hotel room told police that he frequently engaged in such video voyeurism as he traveled across the country for work, according to an arrest report.
Robert Privette, a 49-year-old South Carolina resident, was busted last week following an incident at a DoubleTree resort in Key West. Charged with burglary and voyeurism, Privette is free on $30,000 bond in advance of his arraignment next week on the felony counts.
Privette, cops allege, slid a tiny camera under the door separating his room from that of the victims, ages 24 and 27. Privette, seen at right, began recording the vacationing duo after hearing them return from the beach last Wednesday evening.
In a post-arrest interview, Privette said that he had first placed the camera under the door earlier in the day when he “heard girls in the conjoining room.” Privette, cops reported, observed the bikini-clad women “talking about going to the beach.”
After returning to the room, the younger woman was standing naked in front of a mirror “as she was planning to send a picture to her boyfriend back home.” When the second woman exited the bathroom after showering, she noticed a “long black cord that appeared to have a camera on it, coming from under the conjoined room’s door,” police reported.
As the object was “slowly scanning the room,” the older woman yelled, “What is that? That’s a fucking camera!” While the woman was “still frantically pointing at the object and yelling,” the device was retracted. The victim told police she then heard “someone from the other room run around and a door slam.”
After the women called 911, cops questioned Privette, who was in the room next door. Privette said that he heard the women scream, but thought “they had a bug in the room or something like that.”
Described by police as “anxiously sitting” and “beginning to sweat,” Privette reportedly confessed after a patrolman said cops could get a warrant to search his room.
According to the arrest report, Privette said he began recording the two women after hearing them return to room, where one of victims joked, “I have seashells in my vagina.” Privette said he responded by attaching a camera to his phone and sliding it under the door.
Police confiscated the spy camera, which Privette had hidden in a chair cushion. They also seized a laptop, two hard drives, and a Nikon camera.
During questioning, cops say, Privette admitted to “using his camera multiple times during his trips for work.” Asked how often he used the camera to spy on people, Privette “could only say 10 plus times over the past year, all over the country.”
Privette is alternately described as a “drafting supervisor” and “electric tech” in police and jail records. Privette’s LinkedIn profile describes him as an industrial designer employed by Atlas Technologies, a defense and space contractor headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina. The arrest report identifies Privette’s employer as “US Government.”
Privette also operates an electronics repair business from his home. While the web site for RP Phone and Tablet Repair remains online, its Facebook page appears to have been deleted. Privette’s LinkedIn page also notes that he has served as an “Advancement Coordinator” with the Boy Scouts of America, a position that required him to maintain troop records and “assist the boy leadership in planning their meetings.” (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-24--Cops: Woman Popped Pop Over Medical Pot

Cops: Woman Popped Pop Over Medical Pot

JULY 24 -- A woman allegedly battered her father and attempted to grab his genitals during an argument over him “ not sharing his medical marijuana with her , ” Florida police report .
Cops allege that Dakota DiRienzo , 22 , tangled with her father Luigi , 59 , inside his residence at the Pelican Way mobile home park in Sebastian , a city just north of Vero Beach .
As detailed in an arrest affidavit , the younger DiRienzo reportedly told police that she and her father “ were involved in an argument ... due to him sharing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not her.
” During the confrontation , DiRienzo allegedly pulled her father to the ground , tearing his shirt .
Luigi ’ s girlfriend told cops that “ Dakota attacked Luigi by pulling him down to the ground , and by attempting to grab his genitals.
” The 4 ’ 11 ” Dakota , who suffered scratch marks on her back during the incident , was arrested for misdemeanor battery .
She was released from the county jail this afternoon on $ 1000 bond .
DiRienzo , who is scheduled for arraignment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a judge to have no contact with her father .
DiRienzo , listed as a student in jail records , graduated high school and has attended community college outside New York City .
Pictured above , DiRienzo appears to be a pot enthusiast based on her social media accounts .
Atop her Twitter page is a photo of a large marijuana bud , while one post includes a quote declaring , “ I don ’ t smoke to party , or to just get high .
I smoke because of the way I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ high.
” DiRienzo ’ s Instagram page , which is private , includes a link to an online petition calling for “ changing the definition of hemp to allow up to 1 % THC in the plant.
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JULY 24--A woman allegedly battered her father and attempted to grab his genitals during an argument over him “not sharing his medical marijuana with her,” Florida police report.
Cops allege that Dakota DiRienzo, 22, tangled with her father Luigi, 59, inside his residence at the Pelican Way mobile home park in Sebastian, a city just north of Vero Beach.
As detailed in an arrest affidavit, the younger DiRienzo reportedly told police that she and her father “were involved in an argument...due to him sharing his medical marijuana with his friends but not her.” During the confrontation, DiRienzo allegedly pulled her father to the ground, tearing his shirt.
Luigi’s girlfriend told cops that “Dakota attacked Luigi by pulling him down to the ground, and by attempting to grab his genitals.”
The 4’ 11” Dakota, who suffered scratch marks on her back during the incident, was arrested for misdemeanor battery. She was released from the county jail this afternoon on $1000 bond. DiRienzo, who is scheduled for arraignment on August 18, has been ordered by a judge to have no contact with her father.
DiRienzo, listed as a student in jail records, graduated high school and has attended community college outside New York City.
Pictured above, DiRienzo appears to be a pot enthusiast based on her social media accounts. Atop her Twitter page is a photo of a large marijuana bud, while one post includes a quote declaring, “I don’t smoke to party, or to just get high. I smoke because of the way I look at life when I’m high.” DiRienzo’s Instagram page, which is private, includes a link to an online petition calling for “changing the definition of hemp to allow up to 1% THC in the plant.” (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-24--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

JULY 24 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ the alleged crime for which they were arrested .
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JULY 24--For today’s “Friday Photo Fun” game, readers must examine five mug shots and match each defendant with the alleged crime for which they were arrested.
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thesmokinggun--2020-07-24--Unmasked Nitwit Faces Felony Charges For Walmart Coughing Rampage, Cops Say

A South Carolina man who was recorded walking around a Walmart “ coughing on food items and general merchandise ” has been arrested on a pair of felony charges .
Kyle Arendell , 39 , was busted yesterday for aggravated breach of peace and malicious injury to property in connection with a disturbance Sunday evening at a Walmart near his Spartanburg home .
As seen in a video recorded by a fellow shopper , Arendell -- who is not wearing a protective mask -- deliberately coughs on a variety of items as he pushes a blue cart across the store @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intentionally cause a scene ” according to an arrest warrant .
While court records do not reveal why Arendell went on the coughing rampage , he allegedly claimed he “ could or did have COVID-19.
” Seen at right , Arendell is locked up in the county jail in lieu of $ 6000 bond .
A police spokesperson said it was his understanding that Arendell had “ bought some items at a Walmart in another state and became upset when he was denied returning them at the incident location.
” In light of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Walmart had to destroy merchandise because they could not sell the “ infected , damaged items.
” The warrant estimated the store ’ s losses at $ 2000 or less .
Since early this month , shoppers at the Spartanburg Walmart have been required to wear a face mask due to a city ordinance .
Beginning July 20 , Walmart began requiring such face coverings at all its U.S. stores .

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A South Carolina man who was recorded walking around a Walmart “coughing on food items and general merchandise” has been arrested on a pair of felony charges.
Kyle Arendell, 39, was busted yesterday for aggravated breach of peace and malicious injury to property in connection with a disturbance Sunday evening at a Walmart near his Spartanburg home.
As seen in a video recorded by a fellow shopper, Arendell--who is not wearing a protective mask--deliberately coughs on a variety of items as he pushes a blue cart across the store. Hacking loudly, Arendell “did intentionally cause a scene” according to an arrest warrant.
While court records do not reveal why Arendell went on the coughing rampage, he allegedly claimed he “could or did have COVID-19.” Seen at right, Arendell is locked up in the county jail in lieu of $6000 bond.
A police spokesperson said it was his understanding that Arendell had “bought some items at a Walmart in another state and became upset when he was denied returning them at the incident location.”
In light of Arendell’s conduct, cops say, Walmart had to destroy merchandise because they could not sell the “infected, damaged items.” The warrant estimated the store’s losses at $2000 or less.
Since early this month, shoppers at the Spartanburg Walmart have been required to wear a face mask due to a city ordinance. Beginning July 20, Walmart began requiring such face coverings at all its U.S. stores.


thesmokinggun--2020-07-27--Uncle Sam Now Owns A 2020 Lamborghini

Uncle Sam Now Owns A 2020 Lamborghini

JULY 27 -- A Miami man defrauded the government out of nearly $ 4 million in emergency Paycheck Protection Program funds and used part of the windfall to pay for a $ 318,000 Lamborghini sports car that can top 200 mph , according to federal investigators .
David Hines , 29 , has been charged with bank fraud and two other felonies , according to a criminal complaint unsealed today in U.S. District Court .
Federal agents allege that Hines submitted seven separate loan applications to Bank of America seeking a total of $ 13.5 million in PPP payments that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ workers , maintain payroll , and cover other business expenses in the face of the financial devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic .
Three of Hines ’ s loan applications were approved , with Bank of America depositing $ 3.984 million into several of his corporate accounts .
One of the accounts receiving the federal infusion contained 30 cents , while another carried a negative balance of $ 31,369 .
While Hines ( seen at right ) claimed the money would go to at least 70 workers , state records revealed that his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wage information paid to employees ” from early-2015 though the first quarter of 2020 .
Instead , a review of Hines ’ s bank accounts showed that he used PPP funds to pay $ 318,497.53 for a 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo .
The vehicle , purchased from a North Miami Beach dealership , was registered jointly in Hines ’ s name and that of one of his companies .
Other payments drawn on Hines ’ s accounts went to South Beach hotels , Saks Fifth Avenue , and the jeweler Graff .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 15,000 was made in late-May .
Other smaller outlays in May and June covered “ rideshare and food delivery services , ” according to the complaint .
After sniffing out Hines ’ s alleged frauds , federal investigators seized his bank accounts , which still contained $ 3.46 million in PPP funds .
The Lamborghini is now also in the government ’ s possession .
Hines was arrested in October 2018 when he became combative with Miami Beach police after reporting that his girlfriend had stolen his black Lamborghini ( which carried “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hines , who was tasered by cops , was subsequently placed on probation following his plea to a resisting count .
Hines ’ s rap sheet also includes a conviction for battery .
He is currently facing a probation violation charge in connection with the resisting case , and a separate misdemeanor trespassing count that was filed earlier this year in Miami-Dade County .
The LinkedIn page for Hines , a nightlife regular in Miami Beach , describes him as a high school dropout and “ Philanthropist at Cash In Holdings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and relocation services .
In an “ About ” statement , Hines notes that , “ My desire to seek truth remains unappreciated by those who never know the answers to my questions .
If there ’ s a rule that I don ’ t want to follow , I question it ’ s value.
” ( 4 pages )

JULY 27--A Miami man defrauded the government out of nearly $4 million in emergency Paycheck Protection Program funds and used part of the windfall to pay for a $318,000 Lamborghini sports car that can top 200 mph, according to federal investigators.
David Hines, 29, has been charged with bank fraud and two other felonies, according to a criminal complaint unsealed today in U.S. District Court.
Federal agents allege that Hines submitted seven separate loan applications to Bank of America seeking a total of $13.5 million in PPP payments that are intended to be used to retain workers, maintain payroll, and cover other business expenses in the face of the financial devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three of Hines’s loan applications were approved, with Bank of America depositing $3.984 million into several of his corporate accounts. One of the accounts receiving the federal infusion contained 30 cents, while another carried a negative balance of $31,369.
While Hines (seen at right) claimed the money would go to at least 70 workers, state records revealed that his firms had reported “no record of wage information paid to employees” from early-2015 though the first quarter of 2020.
Instead, a review of Hines’s bank accounts showed that he used PPP funds to pay $318,497.53 for a 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo. The vehicle, purchased from a North Miami Beach dealership, was registered jointly in Hines’s name and that of one of his companies.
Other payments drawn on Hines’s accounts went to South Beach hotels, Saks Fifth Avenue, and the jeweler Graff. A payment to “Mom” for $15,000 was made in late-May. Other smaller outlays in May and June covered “rideshare and food delivery services,” according to the complaint.
After sniffing out Hines’s alleged frauds, federal investigators seized his bank accounts, which still contained $3.46 million in PPP funds. The Lamborghini is now also in the government’s possession.
Hines is free on $100,000 bond and has been ordered by a judge to wear a GPS monitoring unit while residing with his mother.
Hines was arrested in October 2018 when he became combative with Miami Beach police after reporting that his girlfriend had stolen his black Lamborghini (which carried “CASH IN” vanity license plates). Hines, who was tasered by cops, was subsequently placed on probation following his plea to a resisting count.
Hines’s rap sheet also includes a conviction for battery. He is currently facing a probation violation charge in connection with the resisting case, and a separate misdemeanor trespassing count that was filed earlier this year in Miami-Dade County.
The LinkedIn page for Hines, a nightlife regular in Miami Beach, describes him as a high school dropout and “Philanthropist at Cash In Holdings, LLC” whose various companies provide moving and relocation services. In an "About" statement, Hines notes that, “My desire to seek truth remains unappreciated by those who never know the answers to my questions. If there’s a rule that I don’t want to follow, I question it’s value.” (4 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-28--Cops Zero In On Minnesota's "Umbrella Man"

JULY 28 -- A tipster has told police that the notorious “ Umbrella Man ” who instigated a wave of violence in Minneapolis following George Floyd ’ s death is a 32-year-old member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang who is a “ known associate ” of a white supremacist prison gang , according to a search warrant application .
The filing -- made yesterday by a Minneapolis Police Department investigator -- identifies Mitchell Wesley Carlson , 32 , as the individual whose phone records were being sought via warrant from Sprint .
The application , which was approved by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information , call and text records , and cell tower data and locations for May 27 , the day “ Umbrella Man ” was recorded breaking out the windows of an AutoZone store across the street from the police precinct that was the focus of individuals protesting Floyd 's May 25 killing .
According to the court application , before breaking the windows , the suspect -- dressed in black and wearing a gas mask and carrying a black umbrella -- spray painted the words “ free shit for everyone zone ” on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ broken , the business was looted and eventually set on fire .
“ This was the first fire that set off a string of fires and looting ” across the local police precinct and the rest of Minneapolis , according to arson investigator Erika Christensen , who swore out the application .
Until “ Umbrella Man ” vandalized the AutoZone , Christensen wrote , “ the protests had been relatively peaceful.
” The suspect ’ s actions “ created an atmosphere of hostility , ” added Christensen , who reported that , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to incite violence.
” Details from the search warrant were first reported today by the Star Tribune , which did not name Carlson .
Working with Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives agents , Christensen was unable to identify “ Umbrella Man ” until Minneapolis cops received a tip from in individual who fingered Carlson as the vandal .
The source , who police interviewed , passed on information “ via another person who wished to remain anonymous because they fear Carlson.
” Carlson , the application alleges , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ known associate ” of the Aryan Cowboys , a white supremacist prison gang based in Minnesota and Kentucky .
Carlson ’ s rap sheet includes arrests for disorderly conduct , domestic assault , making terroristic threats , and fleeing police .
Christensen was told by her source that Carlson , who lives near Minneapolis , “ wanted to sow discord and racial unrest by breaking out the windows and writing what he did on the double red doors.
” When video of the vandalism went viral , many protesters contended that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer .
In a May 28 Twitter post , Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison declared that the vandal “ doesn ’ t look like any civil rights protestor I have ever seen .
Looks like a provocateur.
” After being provided Carlson ’ s name , Christensen discovered that he was present during a June 27 incident in Stillwater , a Minnesota city about 25 miles east of Minneapolis .
A Muslim woman , Christensen stated , “ was racially harassed by a group of motorcycle club members wearing Aryan Cowboy leather vests.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( pictured above with a drink in his hand ) can be seen in photos taken that day .
According to the affidavit , Carlson ’ s driver ’ s license photo and several of his mug shots revealed a “ striking resemblance ” in the “ eye , nose bridge , and brow area ” to “ Umbrella Man.
” Additionally , Christensen noted a similarity in height between Carlson and “ Umbrella Man ” and “ a slight variation in Carlson ’ s left eyebrow that is present in the photos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not reply to a voicemail or text message sent to the phone number listed in the search warrant .
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JULY 28--A tipster has told police that the notorious “Umbrella Man” who instigated a wave of violence in Minneapolis following George Floyd’s death is a 32-year-old member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang who is a “known associate” of a white supremacist prison gang, according to a search warrant application.
The filing--made yesterday by a Minneapolis Police Department investigator--identifies Mitchell Wesley Carlson, 32, as the individual whose phone records were being sought via warrant from Sprint.
The application, which was approved by a District Court judge, seeks subscriber information, call and text records, and cell tower data and locations for May 27, the day “Umbrella Man” was recorded breaking out the windows of an AutoZone store across the street from the police precinct that was the focus of individuals protesting Floyd's May 25 killing.
According to the court application, before breaking the windows, the suspect--dressed in black and wearing a gas mask and carrying a black umbrella--spray painted the words “free shit for everyone zone” on AutoZone doors.
After the windows were broken with a small hammer, the business was looted and eventually set on fire. “This was the first fire that set off a string of fires and looting” across the local police precinct and the rest of Minneapolis, according to arson investigator Erika Christensen, who swore out the application.
Until “Umbrella Man” vandalized the AutoZone, Christensen wrote, “the protests had been relatively peaceful.” The suspect’s actions “created an atmosphere of hostility,” added Christensen, who reported that, “this individual’s sole aim was to incite violence.”
Details from the search warrant were first reported today by the Star Tribune, which did not name Carlson.
Working with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents, Christensen was unable to identify “Umbrella Man” until Minneapolis cops received a tip from in individual who fingered Carlson as the vandal. The source, who police interviewed, passed on information “via another person who wished to remain anonymous because they fear Carlson.”
Carlson, the application alleges, is a member of the Hells Angels and a “known associate” of the Aryan Cowboys, a white supremacist prison gang based in Minnesota and Kentucky. Carlson’s rap sheet includes arrests for disorderly conduct, domestic assault, making terroristic threats, and fleeing police.
Christensen was told by her source that Carlson, who lives near Minneapolis, “wanted to sow discord and racial unrest by breaking out the windows and writing what he did on the double red doors.” When video of the vandalism went viral, many protesters contended that “Umbrella Man” was a police officer. In a May 28 Twitter post, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison declared that the vandal “doesn’t look like any civil rights protestor I have ever seen. Looks like a provocateur.”
After being provided Carlson’s name, Christensen discovered that he was present during a June 27 incident in Stillwater, a Minnesota city about 25 miles east of Minneapolis. A Muslim woman, Christensen stated, “was racially harassed by a group of motorcycle club members wearing Aryan Cowboy leather vests.” The 6’ 2” Carlson (pictured above with a drink in his hand) can be seen in photos taken that day.
According to the affidavit, Carlson’s driver’s license photo and several of his mug shots revealed a “striking resemblance” in the “eye, nose bridge, and brow area” to “Umbrella Man.” Additionally, Christensen noted a similarity in height between Carlson and “Umbrella Man” and “a slight variation in Carlson’s left eyebrow that is present in the photos of ‘Umbrella Man.’”
Carlson did not reply to a voicemail or text message sent to the phone number listed in the search warrant. (5 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-29--Wife Erupts Upon Interrupting Husband's Tryst

JULY 29 -- Upon returning to her home at 11 PM , a Florida Woman last week discovered her husband “ engaged in sexual intercourse ” with another woman , a circumstance that allegedly prompted a domestic pummeling and the wife ’ s arrest by police , records show .
According to cops , Nicole Denison , a 29-year-old flight attendant , interrupted the marital infidelity when she arrived Wednesday at her family ’ s residence in Safety Harbor , a city in the Tampa Bay area .
Denison , police allege , punched her 34-year-old spouse “ in his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ” Denison ’ s husband also sustained scratches to his forehead and a bruise on his right arm “ at the hands of the defendant.
” Then , in a move straight out of “ Animal House , ” Denison allegedly took her husband ’ s acoustic guitar and smashed it against the wall , destroying the instrument and “ leaving a gaping hole in the wall.
” Arrested yesterday morning for domestic battery , a misdemeanor , Denison was booked into the county jail , from which she was released this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ judge has allowed Denison to continue having contact with the victim .
The couple , married nearly three years , have two children .
A criminal complaint does not reveal how Denison , who works for Allegiant Air , happened to surprise her husband , who has worked as a bartender and fitness instructor .
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JULY 29--Upon returning to her home at 11 PM, a Florida Woman last week discovered her husband “engaged in sexual intercourse” with another woman, a circumstance that allegedly prompted a domestic pummeling and the wife’s arrest by police, records show.
According to cops, Nicole Denison, a 29-year-old flight attendant, interrupted the marital infidelity when she arrived Wednesday at her family’s residence in Safety Harbor, a city in the Tampa Bay area.
Denison, police allege, punched her 34-year-old spouse “in his left eye causing a ‘black eye.’” Denison’s husband also sustained scratches to his forehead and a bruise on his right arm “at the hands of the defendant.”
Then, in a move straight out of “Animal House,” Denison allegedly took her husband’s acoustic guitar and smashed it against the wall, destroying the instrument and “leaving a gaping hole in the wall.”
Arrested yesterday morning for domestic battery, a misdemeanor, Denison was booked into the county jail, from which she was released this afternoon on her own recognizance. A judge has allowed Denison to continue having contact with the victim. The couple, married nearly three years, have two children.
A criminal complaint does not reveal how Denison, who works for Allegiant Air, happened to surprise her husband, who has worked as a bartender and fitness instructor. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-29--Nude Couple Walking Dog Busted After Violent Tangle With Massachusetts Cops

A nude couple tangled with police after they were spotted strolling with their dog early Monday morning near their Massachusetts home .
Responding to 911 calls about the naked duo , cops encountered the couple around 6:30 AM .
Investigators say that Mariel Kinney , 32 , and Kevin Pinto , 30 , were accompanied by their dog Lucy as they walked near their home in Hopkinton , a town 30 miles west of Boston .
When police questioned Kinney and Pinto about their state of undress , the pair allegedly became confrontational after answering some questions incoherently .
After @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couple sought to run away from officers , but they were quickly corralled .
What followed , cops charge , was a violent scrum during which Kinney and Pinto struck Hopkinton Police Department officers ( one of whom required treatment for minor injuries ) Pictured above , Kinney and Pinto were eventually restrained and placed into custody .
They were each charged with indecent exposure , assault and battery on a police officer , resisting arrest , disorderly conduct , and disturbing the peace .
The couple has not yet been arraigned on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court .
“ It wasn ’ t the typical day in Hopkinton , that ’ s for sure , ” Police Chief Joseph Bennett told the local paper .
“ They were buck naked.
” In fact , Hopkinton , which is the starting point for the Boston Marathon , was named this month as the country ’ s second safest city by SafeWise , the home security firm .

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A nude couple tangled with police after they were spotted strolling with their dog early Monday morning near their Massachusetts home.
Responding to 911 calls about the naked duo, cops encountered the couple around 6:30 AM. Investigators say that Mariel Kinney, 32, and Kevin Pinto, 30, were accompanied by their dog Lucy as they walked near their home in Hopkinton, a town 30 miles west of Boston.
When police questioned Kinney and Pinto about their state of undress, the pair allegedly became confrontational after answering some questions incoherently. After yelling and swearing at police, the couple sought to run away from officers, but they were quickly corralled.
What followed, cops charge, was a violent scrum during which Kinney and Pinto struck Hopkinton Police Department officers (one of whom required treatment for minor injuries)
Pictured above, Kinney and Pinto were eventually restrained and placed into custody. They were each charged with indecent exposure, assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.
The couple has not yet been arraigned on the felony and misdemeanor counts in District Court.
“It wasn’t the typical day in Hopkinton, that’s for sure,” Police Chief Joseph Bennett told the local paper. “They were buck naked.” In fact, Hopkinton, which is the starting point for the Boston Marathon, was named this month as the country’s second safest city by SafeWise, the home security firm.


thesmokinggun--2020-07-30--Defendant, 22, Said He Did Not Think It Was Illegal To Masturbate In Your Own Car

The 22-year-old pizza deliveryman was allegedly pleasuring himself Tuesday night while seated behind the wheel of a 1996 Honda Civic parked outside a Circle K in Fruitland Park , Florida .
While Donovan was masturbating , a woman whose car was parked next to the Honda noticed that the vehicle ’ s sole inhabitant had penis in hand and was stroking himself in “ up and down motions.
” Unfortunately for Donovan , the witness was an off-duty cop from a neighboring city .
She copied down the Honda ’ s license plate ( JACR06 ) , which she subsequently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park Police Department report notes that a review of surveillance footage captured the suspect -- who wore a black mask -- “ pulling his pants down as he grabs his genital area ” and “ making a continual motion with his genital area.
” Cops tracked the vehicle to a residence where they found Donovan , who works for a Hungry Howie ’ s pizza franchise , and Maxine Munro , his 20-year-old girlfriend ( and the car ’ s registrant ) .
During questioning , Donovan reportedly told police that he drove @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grab a post-work drink .
After Donovan placed himself at the scene of the masturbation , he was arrested and placed in handcuffs .
It was at this point that Munro asked to speak with Donovan , who was in the rear of a patrol car .
During the couple ’ s conversation -- which was recorded by a dash cam -- Donovan was “ very apologetic to Maxine , ” cops reported .
Acknowledging that he was “ horny and was masturbating to pornography , ” Donovan “ advised Maxine that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car was illegal.
” Sadly , Donovan apparently did not further expound on his belief that a Honda ’ s interior was some kind of a sovereign zone .
Charged with exposure of sexual organs , a misdemeanor , Donovan was booked into the Lake County jail .
He was freed from custody early yesterday morning upon posting $ 1000 bond .
He is scheduled to be arraigned on August 13 .

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Meet Steven Lee Donovan.
The 22-year-old pizza deliveryman was allegedly pleasuring himself Tuesday night while seated behind the wheel of a 1996 Honda Civic parked outside a Circle K in Fruitland Park, Florida.
While Donovan was masturbating, a woman whose car was parked next to the Honda noticed that the vehicle’s sole inhabitant had penis in hand and was stroking himself in “up and down motions.”
Unfortunately for Donovan, the witness was an off-duty cop from a neighboring city. She copied down the Honda’s license plate (JACR06), which she subsequently provided to police dispatchers.
A Fruitland Park Police Department report notes that a review of surveillance footage captured the suspect--who wore a black mask--“pulling his pants down as he grabs his genital area” and “making a continual motion with his genital area.”
Cops tracked the vehicle to a residence where they found Donovan, who works for a Hungry Howie’s pizza franchise, and Maxine Munro, his 20-year-old girlfriend (and the car’s registrant). During questioning, Donovan reportedly told police that he drove to Circle K around 10:00 PM to grab a post-work drink.
After Donovan placed himself at the scene of the masturbation, he was arrested and placed in handcuffs. It was at this point that Munro asked to speak with Donovan, who was in the rear of a patrol car.
During the couple’s conversation--which was recorded by a dash cam--Donovan was “very apologetic to Maxine,” cops reported. Acknowledging that he was “horny and was masturbating to pornography,” Donovan “advised Maxine that he didn’t think masturbating in his car was illegal.”
Sadly, Donovan apparently did not further expound on his belief that a Honda’s interior was some kind of a sovereign zone.
Charged with exposure of sexual organs, a misdemeanor, Donovan was booked into the Lake County jail. He was freed from custody early yesterday morning upon posting $1000 bond. He is scheduled to be arraigned on August 13.


thesmokinggun--2020-07-30--Couple Arrested For Violating Quarantine

JULY 30 -- A Florida couple was arrested yesterday for defying quarantine orders issued after they each tested positive for COVID-19 , police report .
Cops last night busted Yohana Gonzalez , 26 , and Jose Interian , 24 , at their Key West apartment on a pair of misdemeanor charges .
According to quarantine orders issued on July 21 by Florida ’ s Department of Health , Gonzalez and Interian were each informed on July 15 that they had tested positive for the coronavirus .
Since the couple had roommates , they were instructed to wear face masks at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their residence for a minimum of two weeks .
The couple , however , ignored these directives , according to the state orders .
They allegedly failed to wear face masks at home , and “ exposed all members of your household to COVID-19.
” Additionally , the defendants -- still symptomatic with the virus -- went grocery shopping on July 20 .
While the state orders were intended to secure compliance from Gonzalez and Interian , the couple continued to ignore safety guidelines , police allege .
Neighbors who recorded them outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence .
Gonzalez and Interian ( pictured above ) were each booked into the Monroe County jail Wednesday evening .
Interian , who is listed as a self-employed barber in a police report , was released from custody early this morning on $ 1000 bond .
Gonzalez remains in custody , according to online jail records .
The couple is scheduled for an August 10 arraignment on the misdemeanor counts , which each carry a maximum penalty of 60 days in jail .
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JULY 30--A Florida couple was arrested yesterday for defying quarantine orders issued after they each tested positive for COVID-19, police report.
Cops last night busted Yohana Gonzalez, 26, and Jose Interian, 24, at their Key West apartment on a pair of misdemeanor charges.
According to quarantine orders issued on July 21 by Florida’s Department of Health, Gonzalez and Interian were each informed on July 15 that they had tested positive for the coronavirus. Since the couple had roommates, they were instructed to wear face masks at home, self-isolate, and remain in their residence for a minimum of two weeks.
The couple, however, ignored these directives, according to the state orders. They allegedly failed to wear face masks at home, and “exposed all members of your household to COVID-19.” Additionally, the defendants--still symptomatic with the virus--went grocery shopping on July 20.
While the state orders were intended to secure compliance from Gonzalez and Interian, the couple continued to ignore safety guidelines, police allege. Neighbors who recorded them outside their home provided cops with the video evidence.
Gonzalez and Interian (pictured above) were each booked into the Monroe County jail Wednesday evening. Interian, who is listed as a self-employed barber in a police report, was released from custody early this morning on $1000 bond. Gonzalez remains in custody, according to online jail records.
The couple is scheduled for an August 10 arraignment on the misdemeanor counts, which each carry a maximum penalty of 60 days in jail. (4 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-07-31--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

JULY 31 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ the alleged crime for which they were arrested .
You can play today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ You ’ ll also find it as the latest post on our “ Time Waster @ @ @ @ @ can test your sleuthing skills by playing 500+ archived match games .
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JULY 31--For today’s “Friday Photo Fun” game, readers must examine five mug shots and match each defendant with the alleged crime for which they were arrested.
You can play today’s contest by clicking below. You’ll also find it as the latest post on our “Time Waster” page, where you can test your sleuthing skills by playing 500+ archived match games.
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thesmokinggun--2020-08-03--Trump Drove Me To Drink, Says Defendant

Trump Drove Me To Drink, Says Defendant

AUGUST 3 -- An 82-year-old Florida retiree busted for drunk driving after wrecking his golf cart claimed Donald Trump drove him to drink , according to police .
Investigators say Cary De Van , a former IBM manager , wrecked his ride early Thursday evening in a one-cart accident less than a mile from his home in The Villages , the country ’ s largest retirement community .
As detailed in an arrest report , De Van apparently drove his red cart over a concrete curb , breaking its axle and dislodging the windshield .
The golf cart is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people , who like to think of the sprawling development as “ Florida ’ s friendliest hometown.
” Upon contacting De Van , who was not injured in the wreck , police suspected that the octogenarian -- who was slurring his words and smelled of booze -- had been drinking .
Pictured above , De Van was unsteady on his feet and unable to perform field sobriety tests .
A pair of breath tests registered his blood alcohol content at nearly twice the .08 legal limit .
While speaking with a cop , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was watching President Trump on TV then got really mad at what he said.
” De Van added that began consuming vodka after enduring the current president ’ s performance .
Trump appeared July 30 in the White House briefing room and gave a rambling update on the administration ’ s coronavirus efforts .
He opened his remarks by expressing “ our sadness ” over the death of Herman Cain , who “ passed away from the thing called the China virus.
” During Trump ’ s 32 minutes at the podium , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans from dying from “ this horrible , invisible enemy.
” Trump also criticized assorted “ Democratic obstruction ” and warned that , “ Mail-in ballots will lead to the greatest fraud.
” De Van , who crashed his golf cart about 90 minutes after Trump stopped speaking , did not specify which of the multimillionaire ’ s remarks allegedly caused him to hit the bottle .
De Van is a registered voter , but he has never declared a party affiliation , according to state records .
Charged with driving under the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Sumter County jail on the misdemeanor count .
He was released the following morning after posting $ 1000 bond .
De Van ’ s arrest report does not reveal what brand of alcohol he turned to in the wake of Trump ’ s TV appearance .
But a bottle of Trump Vodka , which was discontinued a decade ago , was likely not the culprit .
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AUGUST 3--An 82-year-old Florida retiree busted for drunk driving after wrecking his golf cart claimed Donald Trump drove him to drink, according to police.
Investigators say Cary De Van, a former IBM manager, wrecked his ride early Thursday evening in a one-cart accident less than a mile from his home in The Villages, the country’s largest retirement community.
As detailed in an arrest report, De Van apparently drove his red cart over a concrete curb, breaking its axle and dislodging the windshield. The golf cart is the preferred mode of transportation for elderly Villages people, who like to think of the sprawling development as “Florida’s friendliest hometown.”
Upon contacting De Van, who was not injured in the wreck, police suspected that the octogenarian--who was slurring his words and smelled of booze--had been drinking. Pictured above, De Van was unsteady on his feet and unable to perform field sobriety tests. A pair of breath tests registered his blood alcohol content at nearly twice the .08 legal limit.
While speaking with a cop, De Van reportedly explained that he “was watching President Trump on TV then got really mad at what he said.” De Van added that began consuming vodka after enduring the current president’s performance.
Trump appeared July 30 in the White House briefing room and gave a rambling update on the administration’s coronavirus efforts. He opened his remarks by expressing “our sadness” over the death of Herman Cain, who “passed away from the thing called the China virus.” During Trump’s 32 minutes at the podium, he claimed to have saved millions of Americans from dying from “this horrible, invisible enemy.” Trump also criticized assorted “Democratic obstruction” and warned that, “Mail-in ballots will lead to the greatest fraud.”
De Van, who crashed his golf cart about 90 minutes after Trump stopped speaking, did not specify which of the multimillionaire’s remarks allegedly caused him to hit the bottle. De Van is a registered voter, but he has never declared a party affiliation, according to state records.
Charged with driving under the influence, De Van was booked into the Sumter County jail on the misdemeanor count. He was released the following morning after posting $1000 bond.
De Van’s arrest report does not reveal what brand of alcohol he turned to in the wake of Trump’s TV appearance. But a bottle of Trump Vodka, which was discontinued a decade ago, was likely not the culprit. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-04--Feds: Fraudster Used PPP Funds To Buy Lamborghini (Not A Repeat From Last Week)

For the second time in a week , a businessman has been charged with fraudulently securing Paycheck Protection Program loans that were then used to purchase a Lamborghini .
Federal agents today arrested Lee Price , a 29-year-old convicted felon , in connection with a criminal complaint charging the Houston , Texas resident with bank fraud , wire fraud , and two other felonies .
According to investigators , Price filed a pair of fraudulent applications for PPP loans earmarked for businesses in need of emergency relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic .
Price received a total of $ 1.6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ companies .
The applications submitted by Price , prosecutors allege , contended that the two firms had numerous employees and significant payroll expenses .
The federal probe , however , determined that neither company “ has employees nor pays wages consistent with the amounts claimed in loan applications.
” Instead of using the government funds for legitimate purposes , Price ( seen at right ) allegedly spent loan proceeds to buy a 2019 Lamborghini Urus for $ 233,000 .
He also allegedly spent PPP funds on a $ 14,000 Rolex watch , real @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a new $ 85,000 Ford F-350 pickup truck .
Additionally , some of the money covered Price ’ s tabs at Houston strip clubs and other nightspots .
In Price ’ s loan application for 713 Construction LLC , the 88-year-old man identified as the firm ’ s CEO had died a month before Price submitted the PPP application .
The $ 752,452 loan , received from Harvest Small Business Finance , was purportedly intended to help retain 30 jobs .
The dead man whose name appears to have been appropriated owned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and had “ no known connection to 713 Construction , ” according to a criminal complaint .
According to a U.S. Government database of PPP loan recipients , Price ’ s Price Enterprise Holdings LLC had two loans approved in late-June , one from Radius Bank ( for between $ 350,000 and $ 1 million ) and another from Customers Bank ( for between $ 1 million and $ 2 million ) .
According to Texas Secretary of State records , the company was only licensed to do business in late-April .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in U.S. District Court in Houston , where a magistrate judge ordered him locked up in advance of a detention hearing Thursday .
According to Texas state court records , Price is a `` habitual offender '' who has been convicted of robbery and forgery .
He is currently facing charges in three separate state criminal cases ( two involve his alleged tampering with government records , while he is accused in the third case of being a felon in possession of a firearm ) .
In light of Price ’ s arrest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filed bond revocation motions in all three of his pending cases .
On July 27 , federal prosecutors announced the filing of felony fraud charges against David Hines , a Florida man who received nearly $ 4 million in PPP funds .
Hines , 29 , is accused of using $ 318,000 in loan proceeds to purchase a 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo .

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For the second time in a week, a businessman has been charged with fraudulently securing Paycheck Protection Program loans that were then used to purchase a Lamborghini.
Federal agents today arrested Lee Price, a 29-year-old convicted felon, in connection with a criminal complaint charging the Houston, Texas resident with bank fraud, wire fraud, and two other felonies.
According to investigators, Price filed a pair of fraudulent applications for PPP loans earmarked for businesses in need of emergency relief due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Price received a total of $1.6 million in PPP loans for two separate companies.
The applications submitted by Price, prosecutors allege, contended that the two firms had numerous employees and significant payroll expenses. The federal probe, however, determined that neither company “has employees nor pays wages consistent with the amounts claimed in loan applications.”
Instead of using the government funds for legitimate purposes, Price (seen at right) allegedly spent loan proceeds to buy a 2019 Lamborghini Urus for $233,000. He also allegedly spent PPP funds on a $14,000 Rolex watch, real estate transactions, clothing, liquor, and a new $85,000 Ford F-350 pickup truck. Additionally, some of the money covered Price’s tabs at Houston strip clubs and other nightspots.
In Price’s loan application for 713 Construction LLC, the 88-year-old man identified as the firm’s CEO had died a month before Price submitted the PPP application. The $752,452 loan, received from Harvest Small Business Finance, was purportedly intended to help retain 30 jobs.
The dead man whose name appears to have been appropriated owned a wine store in Cleveland, Ohio, and had “no known connection to 713 Construction,” according to a criminal complaint.
According to a U.S. Government database of PPP loan recipients, Price’s Price Enterprise Holdings LLC had two loans approved in late-June, one from Radius Bank (for between $350,000 and $1 million) and another from Customers Bank (for between $1 million and $2 million). While approved, the larger loan was not funded, prosecutors say.
According to Texas Secretary of State records, Price Enterprise Holdings was first licensed to do business in late-April.
Price made his initial appearance this afternoon in U.S. District Court in Houston, where a magistrate judge ordered him locked up in advance of a detention hearing Thursday.
According to Texas state court records, Price is a "habitual offender" who has been convicted of robbery and forgery. He is currently facing charges in three separate state criminal cases (two involve his alleged tampering with government records, while he is accused in the third case of being a felon in possession of a firearm). In light of Price’s arrest on federal charges, state prosecutors today filed bond revocation motions in all three of his pending cases.
On July 27, federal prosecutors announced the filing of felony fraud charges against David Hines, a Florida man who received nearly $4 million in PPP funds. Hines, 29, is accused of using $318,000 in loan proceeds to purchase a 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo.


thesmokinggun--2020-08-04--Passenger Tried To Choke Out His Lyft Driver

AUGUST 4 -- A Lyft driver was the target of an unprovoked attack early Sunday by a male passenger who tore down a plastic partition and began throttling the victim while the vehicle was still in motion , according to police .
The attack , which was recorded by a dash cam , resulted in the arrest of Travis Smith , 36 , on battery and child abuse charges .
The latter count was filed against Smith since a seven-year-old boy was a passenger in the car at the time of the 12:15 AM incident .
As detailed in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ above video ) , Smith had been asking the driver about the partition , which was intended to provide a degree of COVID-19 protection between the 47-year-old Lyft driver and his passengers .
As the vehicle traveled toward Smith ’ s home in Palm Coast , a city 50 miles south of Jacksonville , he suddenly tore down the plastic and put the driver in a chokehold .
Smith , who struck the victim with several punches , was in the back seat with a 34-year-old man and his son who were visiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bruise on his forehead during the attack by Smith , who cops say was “ highly intoxicated ” when they questioned him .
Smith claimed that the victim had been “ driving recklessly , blowing through red lights.
” Fearing that his life was in danger , Smith claimed , he “ attempted to subdue ” the Lyft driver .
A review of the dash cam footage , however , showed that “ Travis was being dishonest , and provided an inaccurate statement of the events , ” cops noted .
In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the driver , Smith was also charged with felony child abuse since the attack caused the victim to cross over the road ’ s median , which could have resulted in an accident .
The boy , police reported , was crying and appeared visibly upset .
“ I just want to go to sleep , ” the child said .
Pictured above , Smith is free on $ 7500 bond .
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AUGUST 4--A Lyft driver was the target of an unprovoked attack early Sunday by a male passenger who tore down a plastic partition and began throttling the victim while the vehicle was still in motion, according to police.
The attack, which was recorded by a dash cam, resulted in the arrest of Travis Smith, 36, on battery and child abuse charges. The latter count was filed against Smith since a seven-year-old boy was a passenger in the car at the time of the 12:15 AM incident.
As detailed in a charging affidavit (and seen in the above video), Smith had been asking the driver about the partition, which was intended to provide a degree of COVID-19 protection between the 47-year-old Lyft driver and his passengers.
As the vehicle traveled toward Smith’s home in Palm Coast, a city 50 miles south of Jacksonville, he suddenly tore down the plastic and put the driver in a chokehold. Smith, who struck the victim with several punches, was in the back seat with a 34-year-old man and his son who were visiting from Maine.
The victim suffered a bruise on his forehead during the attack by Smith, who cops say was “highly intoxicated” when they questioned him. Smith claimed that the victim had been “driving recklessly, blowing through red lights.” Fearing that his life was in danger, Smith claimed, he “attempted to subdue” the Lyft driver.
A review of the dash cam footage, however, showed that “Travis was being dishonest, and provided an inaccurate statement of the events,” cops noted.
In addition to a misdemeanor battery count for attacking the driver, Smith was also charged with felony child abuse since the attack caused the victim to cross over the road’s median, which could have resulted in an accident. The boy, police reported, was crying and appeared visibly upset. “I just want to go to sleep,” the child said.
Pictured above, Smith is free on $7500 bond. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-06--Police: Bank Heist Netted Hand Sanitizer

AUGUST 6 -- In what may be the least lucrative heist ever , a convicted felon broke into an Iowa bank early Tuesday and escaped with only hand sanitizer , according to a criminal complaint .
Mark Gray , 39 , is locked up on a trio of felony charges after allegedly burglarizing three Sioux City businesses , including a Security National Bank branch .
Pictured at right , Gray is locked up in the Woodbury County jail on $ 6000 bond in connection with the string of predawn break-ins .
Gray is currently on probation for a 2019 burglary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used a tool to smash the glass door ” of the bank around 12:15 AM .
He then “ entered into the lobby area and stole the hand sanitizer from the bank .
He then fled.
” Gray is also charged with burglarizing a counseling agency and a restaurant .
Post-arrest , he reportedly told Sioux City Police Department officers that he entered the businesses and “ searched around for things of value , mainly money that he could steal.
” Gray is next scheduled to appear in District Court on August 14 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street value of the hand sanitizer allegedly stolen by Gray .
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AUGUST 6--In what may be the least lucrative heist ever, a convicted felon broke into an Iowa bank early Tuesday and escaped with only hand sanitizer, according to a criminal complaint.
Mark Gray, 39, is locked up on a trio of felony charges after allegedly burglarizing three Sioux City businesses, including a Security National Bank branch.
Pictured at right, Gray is locked up in the Woodbury County jail on $6000 bond in connection with the string of predawn break-ins. Gray is currently on probation for a 2019 burglary conviction.
Investigators allege that Gray “used a tool to smash the glass door” of the bank around 12:15 AM. He then “entered into the lobby area and stole the hand sanitizer from the bank. He then fled.”
Gray is also charged with burglarizing a counseling agency and a restaurant. Post-arrest, he reportedly told Sioux City Police Department officers that he entered the businesses and “searched around for things of value, mainly money that he could steal.”
Gray is next scheduled to appear in District Court on August 14.
Court filings do not reveal the street value of the hand sanitizer allegedly stolen by Gray. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-07--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

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thesmokinggun--2020-08-08--Man Jailed For Alleged Felony Slurpee Battery

Investigators allege that Brian Duffy , 40 , last month doused a 7-Eleven employee with the frozen treat during a 9:20 AM argument about the drink ’ s price inside a store in Pinellas Park .
According to an arrest affidavit , a surveillance camera recorded Duffy “ back handing the cup full of a Slurpee drink ” out of the female victim ’ s hand .
The Slurpee “ flew onto the victim ’ s person , ” a cop reported .
While Duffy left 7-Eleven before police responded , the victim yesterday afternoon “ pointed the defendant out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he returned to the convenience store .
During police questioning , Duffy recalled there previously was “ an incident ” in which he “ was being charged too much for a drink.
” But Duffy did not recall knocking the Slurpee out of the worker ’ s hand .
Since Duffy ’ s lengthy rap sheet includes a prior battery conviction , he was charged with a felony for the July 26 7-Eleven incident .
Duffy is being held in the county jail in lieu of $ 2500 .
He has been ordered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the victim , and he must stay away from the 7-Eleven where the confrontation occurred .
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AUGUST 8--A Florida Man was jailed yesterday on a felony Slurpee battery charge, records show.
Investigators allege that Brian Duffy, 40, last month doused a 7-Eleven employee with the frozen treat during a 9:20 AM argument about the drink’s price inside a store in Pinellas Park.
According to an arrest affidavit, a surveillance camera recorded Duffy “back handing the cup full of a Slurpee drink” out of the female victim’s hand. The Slurpee “flew onto the victim’s person,” a cop reported.
While Duffy left 7-Eleven before police responded, the victim yesterday afternoon “pointed the defendant out to law enforcement,” apparently after he returned to the convenience store.
During police questioning, Duffy recalled there previously was “an incident” in which he “was being charged too much for a drink.” But Duffy did not recall knocking the Slurpee out of the worker’s hand.
Since Duffy’s lengthy rap sheet includes a prior battery conviction, he was charged with a felony for the July 26 7-Eleven incident.
Duffy, pictured at left, is being held in the county jail in lieu of $2500. He has been ordered by a judge to have no contact with the victim, and he must stay away from the 7-Eleven where the confrontation occurred. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-12--Mom Charged Over Makeshift Bike Towline

Mom Charged Over Makeshift Bike Towline

AUGUST 12 -- It probably seemed like a brilliant idea at the time .
Nicole Paris ’ s son and a friend had gone for a long bicycle ride when they got tired on the trip home .
So the boy called his mother for a lift back to their Pennsylvania residence .
But when Paris , 34 , reached the children , she realized that her car was not big enough for the juveniles and their bicycles .
So , cops say , Paris “ came up with the idea ” to place a towel in the car ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serve as a towline for the children to hold onto while sitting atop their bikes .
However , as described in a criminal complaint , Paris ’ s invention failed miserably when her son “ lost his grip ” on the towel and fell off his bicycle .
The boy ’ s friend then proceeded to run over his pal with his bicycle .
The complaint does not reveal the ages of the boys , or whether either suffered injuries .
During a police investigation of the June 23 incident , Paris ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mother charged and he would testify in court to this incident.
” Paris was charged with two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of children .
She was also charged with allowing the minors to hang onto a moving vehicle .
Paris is scheduled for a September 17 preliminary hearing in District Court .
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AUGUST 12--It probably seemed like a brilliant idea at the time.
Nicole Paris’s son and a friend had gone for a long bicycle ride when they got tired on the trip home. So the boy called his mother for a lift back to their Pennsylvania residence.
But when Paris, 34, reached the children, she realized that her car was not big enough for the juveniles and their bicycles.
So, cops say, Paris “came up with the idea” to place a towel in the car’s rear hatch, which then would serve as a towline for the children to hold onto while sitting atop their bikes.
However, as described in a criminal complaint, Paris’s invention failed miserably when her son “lost his grip” on the towel and fell off his bicycle. The boy’s friend then proceeded to run over his pal with his bicycle.
The complaint does not reveal the ages of the boys, or whether either suffered injuries.
During a police investigation of the June 23 incident, Paris’s son “stated he wanted his mother charged and he would testify in court to this incident.”
Paris was charged with two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of children. She was also charged with allowing the minors to hang onto a moving vehicle.
Paris is scheduled for a September 17 preliminary hearing in District Court. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-12--Man Busted For Driving Lawn Mower Under The Influence On Florida Highway

A Florida Man with multiple drunk driving convictions on his rap sheet is facing another DUI charge after police spotted him driving his lawn mower down the middle of a highway .
Paul Burke , 48 , was pulled over Thursday night as he drove on Highway 316 near his home in Fort McCoy , a community just north of Ocala .
Burke , atop a Husqvarna riding lawn mower , was driving significantly below the 55 mph speed limit .
Burke , who told a Marion County Sheriff ’ s Office deputy that he did not have a driver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I have had maybe a little too much to drink tonight.
” After a wobbly Burke was unable to perform field sobriety tests , he told the cop , “ Just take me to jail.
” At one point , an exasperated Burke motioned towards his ride and said , “ I ’ m on a lawnmower.
” Due to his multiple prior DUI convictions , Burke was charged with a pair of felonies .
He was released Monday from the county jail after posting $ 11,000 bail .
Burke ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theft , cocaine possession , forgery , and leaving the scene of a car crash .

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A Florida Man with multiple drunk driving convictions on his rap sheet is facing another DUI charge after police spotted him driving his lawn mower down the middle of a highway.
Paul Burke, 48, was pulled over Thursday night as he drove on Highway 316 near his home in Fort McCoy, a community just north of Ocala. Burke, atop a Husqvarna riding lawn mower, was driving significantly below the 55 mph speed limit.
Burke, who told a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy that he did not have a driver’s license, acknowledged that, “I have had maybe a little too much to drink tonight.”
After a wobbly Burke was unable to perform field sobriety tests, he told the cop, “Just take me to jail.” At one point, an exasperated Burke motioned towards his ride and said, “I’m on a lawnmower.”
Due to his multiple prior DUI convictions, Burke was charged with a pair of felonies. He was released Monday from the county jail after posting $11,000 bail. Burke’s rap sheet includes other convictions for grand theft, cocaine possession, forgery, and leaving the scene of a car crash.


thesmokinggun--2020-08-14--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

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