thesmokinggun--2020-04-15--Cops: Man Threatened To Shoot Up Supermarket Because Too Few Shoppers Were Wearing Masks, Gloves

Incensed that his fellow Floridians were not wearing masks and gloves to the pharmacy and supermarket , a 62-year-old man yesterday warned on Facebook that if he were to test positive for the coronavirus , “ I will head right to Publix and empty every Clip I own !
” Police say that Robert Kovner ’ s 4:23 PM post declared that , “ I FIND it criminal that you enter the supermarket or pharmacy without a mask as if you are either to stupid to understand the danger your spreading or so selfish that you don ’ t give @ @ @ @ @ @ @ others ?
” The post was eventually deleted , but not before it came to the attention of police , who questioned Kovner ( seen at right ) at his home in Sebring , a central Florida city .
Kovner provided cops with a recorded statement , but the substance of what he said was deleted from an arrest report released by the Highland County Sheriff ’ s Office .
Citing the “ significance of the threatening post made on Facebook , ” Kovner was arrested for threatening to conduct a mass shooting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into the county jail in lieu of $ 30,000 bond .
Kovner appears to have secured his release from custody late this afternoon .

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Incensed that his fellow Floridians were not wearing masks and gloves to the pharmacy and supermarket, a 62-year-old man yesterday warned on Facebook that if he were to test positive for the coronavirus, “I will head right to Publix and empty every Clip I own!”
Police say that Robert Kovner’s 4:23 PM post declared that, “I FIND it criminal that you enter the supermarket or pharmacy without a mask as if you are either to stupid to understand the danger your spreading or so selfish that you don’t give a f%8k that your endangering others?”
The post was eventually deleted, but not before it came to the attention of police, who questioned Kovner (seen at right) at his home in Sebring, a central Florida city. Kovner provided cops with a recorded statement, but the substance of what he said was deleted from an arrest report released by the Highland County Sheriff’s Office.
Citing the “significance of the threatening post made on Facebook,” Kovner was arrested for threatening to conduct a mass shooting, a felony. He was booked into the county jail in lieu of $30,000 bond. Kovner appears to have secured his release from custody late this afternoon.


thesmokinggun--2020-04-15--Woman Busted Over "TikTok" Fight With Galpal

APRIL 15 -- Like many quarantined twentysomethings , a Florida Woman and her girlfriend were passing the day online yesterday when a “ verbal altercation ” over TikTok videos allegedly turned violent , leading to a domestic battery arrest .
According to cops , Ashley Stupi , 23 , slapped her 24-year-old girlfriend “ with open hands ” during a scuffle Tuesday afternoon in the victim ’ s St. Petersburg apartment .
The victim , cops reported , sustained “ minor scratches on her arms and legs.
” The women had been arguing “ over ‘ Tik Tok ’ videos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an arrest affidavit .
A cop noted that there is “ video of a portion of the incident ” between Stupi and the victim ( who did not want to press charges ) .
Pictured above , Stupi was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge and booked into the Pinellas County jail .
Stupi and the victim , cops say , have been in an on-and-off relationship for three years .
In January , the victim secured an order of protection against Stupi due to alleged dating violence .
Despite the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she invited Stupi to move back in with her during the coronavirus quarantine .
While Stupi told police that she thought “ the victim initiating contact would absolve her of any wrong doing , ” she was also charged with violating the protection order .
( 2 pages )

UPDATE: As part of a deferred prosecution agreement, Stupi successfully completed a family violence program, which resulted in the dismissal of her criminal case.
APRIL 15--Like many quarantined twentysomethings, a Florida Woman and her girlfriend were passing the day online yesterday when a “verbal altercation” over TikTok videos allegedly turned violent, leading to a domestic battery arrest.
According to cops, Ashley Stupi, 23, slapped her 24-year-old girlfriend “with open hands” during a scuffle Tuesday afternoon in the victim’s St. Petersburg apartment. The victim, cops reported, sustained “minor scratches on her arms and legs.”
The women had been arguing “over ‘Tik Tok’ videos” when the dispute escalated, according to an arrest affidavit. A cop noted that there is “video of a portion of the incident” between Stupi and the victim (who did not want to press charges).
Pictured above, Stupi was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge and booked into the Pinellas County jail.
Stupi and the victim, cops say, have been in an on-and-off relationship for three years. In January, the victim secured an order of protection against Stupi due to alleged dating violence.
Despite the court injunction, the victim told police she invited Stupi to move back in with her during the coronavirus quarantine.
While Stupi told police that she thought “the victim initiating contact would absolve her of any wrong doing,” she was also charged with violating the protection order. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-04-10--Beauty Salon Caught "Sneaking Customers In" To Have Hair, Nails Done During Quarantine

In violation of a state order forcing the closure of nonessential businesses , an Ohio beauty salon was caught “ @ @ @ @ @ have their hair and nails done , police report .
Acting on a phone tip @ @ @ @ @ , a Cleveland suburb , entered the Beauté Room Salon Wednesday afternoon and found two @ @ @ @ @ The name of a third woman , a licensed cosmetologist , is also listed on @ @ @ @ @ noted that they would report the matter to the state health department .
In late-March @ @ @ @ @ the South Euclid Police Department report advertised her nail care services on Facebook , writing @ @ @ @ @ “ step out of quarantine ” for old and new clients .
In an April @ @ @ @ @ claimed that she was no longer booking appointments .
“ Sorry but I tried , @ @ @ @ @ the bunch !
I ’ m not about to sneak and risk my health , @ @ @ @ @ inconsiderate females , ” she declared .

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In violation of a state order forcing the closure of nonessential businesses, an Ohio beauty salon was caught “sneaking in customers” to have their hair and nails done, police report.
Acting on a phone tip, cops in South Euclid, a Cleveland suburb, entered the Beauté Room Salon Wednesday afternoon and found two females inside the business. The name of a third woman, a licensed cosmetologist, is also listed on a police report.
Cops noted that they would report the matter to the state health department.
In late-March, the cosmetologist named in the South Euclid Police Department report advertised her nail care services on Facebook, writing that she was prepared to “step out of quarantine” for old and new clients.
In an April 6 post, the woman claimed that she was no longer booking appointments. “Sorry but I tried, A few bad apples spoiled the bunch! I’m not about to sneak and risk my health, possibly getting fined etc for inconsiderate females,” she declared.


thesmokinggun--2020-04-10--No Happy Ending For Threesome Participants

APRIL 10 -- A threesome did not have a happy ending early yesterday when the two male participants got into a bloody fight that landed one of them in a South Carolina jail on multiple criminal charges , court records show .
According to a sheriff ’ s report , Michael Charles and Michelle Fleming , both 47 , share a residence in Duncan , a town in Spartanburg County .
Charles told cops he and Fleming are “ roommates with benefits , ” a characterization that Fleming did not dispute .
Charles said that he invited Brian Alden , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hang out and possibly have a threesome with him and Fleming.
” Fleming told investigators that Charles “ had invited Alden over to fulfill a sexual fantasy.
” During a 2:45 AM interview with sheriff ’ s deputies , Charles said that after the trio had sex , “ things began to feel odd with Alden , ” so he asked his guest to leave .
Alden departed the home , but subsequently demanded to be let back in .
Fleming , he said , told him to allow Alden to return to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attempted intercourse again , ” the report notes , but due to “ an inability to perform on Alden ’ s part , Charles then told him to just go home.
” What followed , investigators allege , were a series of physical confrontations between Charles and Alden , both inside the home and in the backyard .
When cops arrived at the property , they found Charles with a head laceration , a bloodied nose , and an eye swollen shut .
Alden had a head wound that required 12 stitches .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ head with a stone while being pummeled on the rear deck .
Alden , who declined to answer police questions , “ kept exclaiming he was the victim as he was hit in the head with a hard object.
” While being treated at the hospital , deputies reported , Alden “ continued to complain of pain in both hands and wrists which is consistent with pain caused from repeated punching of an object.
” Pictured in the above mug shot , the 6 ’ 5 ” , 290-pound Alden was arrested on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trespass .
He was released from the county lockup early yesterday evening on a personal recognizance bond .
Alden , who lives in Duncan , was arrested in February for indecent exposure and has been free on $ 1500 bond in that misdemeanor case .
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APRIL 10--A threesome did not have a happy ending early yesterday when the two male participants got into a bloody fight that landed one of them in a South Carolina jail on multiple criminal charges, court records show.
According to a sheriff’s report, Michael Charles and Michelle Fleming, both 47, share a residence in Duncan, a town in Spartanburg County. Charles told cops he and Fleming are “roommates with benefits,” a characterization that Fleming did not dispute.
Charles said that he invited Brian Alden, 40, to the home to “hang out and possibly have a threesome with him and Fleming.” Fleming told investigators that Charles “had invited Alden over to fulfill a sexual fantasy.”
During a 2:45 AM interview with sheriff’s deputies, Charles said that after the trio had sex, “things began to feel odd with Alden,” so he asked his guest to leave. Alden departed the home, but subsequently demanded to be let back in. Fleming, he said, told him to allow Alden to return to the residence.
“The three then attempted intercourse again,” the report notes, but due to “an inability to perform on Alden’s part, Charles then told him to just go home.”
What followed, investigators allege, were a series of physical confrontations between Charles and Alden, both inside the home and in the backyard. When cops arrived at the property, they found Charles with a head laceration, a bloodied nose, and an eye swollen shut.
Alden had a head wound that required 12 stitches. Charles said he struck Alden in the head with a stone while being pummeled on the rear deck.
Alden, who declined to answer police questions, “kept exclaiming he was the victim as he was hit in the head with a hard object.” While being treated at the hospital, deputies reported, Alden “continued to complain of pain in both hands and wrists which is consistent with pain caused from repeated punching of an object.”
Pictured in the above mug shot, the 6’ 5”, 290-pound Alden was arrested on several counts, including assault and battery and trespass. He was released from the county lockup early yesterday evening on a personal recognizance bond. Alden, who lives in Duncan, was arrested in February for indecent exposure and has been free on $1500 bond in that misdemeanor case. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-04-10--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

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thesmokinggun--2020-04-09--Cops: Woman Left Plastic Easter Eggs Stuffed With Porn Images In Mailboxes

A Florida Woman placed plastic Easter eggs stuffed with pornographic images and other items in the mailboxes of scores of homeowners , according to cops who say they collared the “ deranged offender ” last night .
Investigators allege that Abril Cestoni , 42 , delivered the X-rated material over the past several days , resulting in her arrest on 11 counts of distributing obscene items .
Cestoni , who said she works at a Publix supermarket , is being held in the Flagler County jail in lieu of $ 13,000 bond .
A charging affidavit alleges that Cestoni , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eggs and a pamphlet containing “ incoherent rants about local religious clergy ” and “ multiple pornographic images.
” One orange Easter egg , cops say , contained “ 1 goldfish cracker , 1 strawberry drink mix , 1 piece of toilet paper , and 2 pornographic images.
” After a homeowner last night called 911 to report a suspicious person placing something in her mailbox , cops pulled over Cestoni ’ s car .
Upon being read her rights , Cestoni reportedly admitted to distributing the plastic eggs and the pamphlets .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cestoni claimed she included the images “ because homosexuals are allowed to teach in the church.
” Pictured above , Cestoni said she did not have “ symptoms related to COVID-19 ” and was “ not attempting to spread the virus by delivering her pamphlets.
” In addition to the obscene material counts , Cestoni was also charged with driving with a suspended license and violating a state order barring travel not related to essential activities .

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A Florida Woman placed plastic Easter eggs stuffed with pornographic images and other items in the mailboxes of scores of homeowners, according to cops who say they collared the “deranged offender” last night.
Investigators allege that Abril Cestoni, 42, delivered the X-rated material over the past several days, resulting in her arrest on 11 counts of distributing obscene items.
Cestoni, who said she works at a Publix supermarket, is being held in the Flagler County jail in lieu of $13,000 bond.
A charging affidavit alleges that Cestoni, seen above, stuffed mailboxes with Easter eggs and a pamphlet containing “incoherent rants about local religious clergy” and “multiple pornographic images.”
One orange Easter egg, cops say, contained “1 goldfish cracker, 1 strawberry drink mix, 1 piece of toilet paper, and 2 pornographic images.”
After a homeowner last night called 911 to report a suspicious person placing something in her mailbox, cops pulled over Cestoni’s car. Upon being read her rights, Cestoni reportedly admitted to distributing the plastic eggs and the pamphlets. Acknowledging she had distributed obscene material, Cestoni claimed she included the images “because homosexuals are allowed to teach in the church.”
Pictured above, Cestoni said she did not have “symptoms related to COVID-19” and was “not attempting to spread the virus by delivering her pamphlets.”
In addition to the obscene material counts, Cestoni was also charged with driving with a suspended license and violating a state order barring travel not related to essential activities.


thesmokinggun--2020-04-09--Woman Asked Cops To Test Meth For Virus

Woman Asked Cops To Test Meth For Virus

APRIL 9 -- Worried that her methamphetamine was contaminated , an Iowa woman drove to police headquarters and asked cops to check her stash for the coronavirus , according to court records .
Shawn Salmen , 53 , arrived at the Sioux City Police Department Sunday afternoon and reportedly admitted to officers that she recently used meth .
Which appeared obvious since the paranoid Salmen was sweating profusely and acting erratically , cops say .
While speaking with police , Salmen “ was requesting officers to check her narcotics for the COVID-19 Virus , ” a criminal complaint states .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a search of her truck , cops recovered 14.4 grams of meth , marijuana , and “ a large amount of drug paraphernalia.
” Salmen , who lives in Sioux City , was arrested on a pair of felony narcotics charges and a misdemeanor pot possession count .
She was released Tuesday from the Woodbury County jail after posting $ 25,000 bond .
According to her Facebook page , Salmen ( seen above ) works as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner for two medical centers .
In a March 28 post , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ WAKE THE FUCK UP ” and take social distancing seriously .
“ I go to work and bring happiness to my residents and come home .
I do n't go to stores .
I spend my nights at home , ” Salmen wrote .
“ For everyone I see driving around that is not taking the shelter in place seriously pisses me off.
” ( 2 pages )

APRIL 9--Worried that her methamphetamine was contaminated, an Iowa woman drove to police headquarters and asked cops to check her stash for the coronavirus, according to court records.
Shawn Salmen, 53, arrived at the Sioux City Police Department Sunday afternoon and reportedly admitted to officers that she recently used meth. Which appeared obvious since the paranoid Salmen was sweating profusely and acting erratically, cops say.
While speaking with police, Salmen “was requesting officers to check her narcotics for the COVID-19 Virus,” a criminal complaint states.
During a subsequent pat down of Salmen and a search of her truck, cops recovered 14.4 grams of meth, marijuana, and “a large amount of drug paraphernalia.”
Salmen, who lives in Sioux City, was arrested on a pair of felony narcotics charges and a misdemeanor pot possession count. She was released Tuesday from the Woodbury County jail after posting $25,000 bond.
According to her Facebook page, Salmen (seen above) works as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner for two medical centers. In a March 28 post, Salmen implored her Facebook followers to “WAKE THE FUCK UP” and take social distancing seriously.
“I go to work and bring happiness to my residents and come home. I don't go to stores. I spend my nights at home,” Salmen wrote. “For everyone I see driving around that is not taking the shelter in place seriously pisses me off.” (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-04-08--Paramedic Busted For Coughing On Store Cashier

APRIL 8 -- After declaring that social distancing rules were “ getting out of hand , ” a customer yesterday “ forcefully ” coughed on a store cashier and announced that he “ goes up to people wearing masks and does the same thing to them , ” according to Florida cops .
Investigators allege that Christopher Canfora , a 49-year-old paramedic , intentionally coughed on a female employee at a tool store near his home in DeBary , a city about 25 miles north of Orlando .
As described in a charging affidavit , Canfora approached cashier Amanda Puig @ @ @ @ @ @ @ markers placed on the ground to ensure that patrons stayed six feet apart .
The 21-year-old Puig told cops that Canfora remarked , “ This is getting out of hand , this is why everywhere I go I cough behind everyone with a mask.
” Seen above , Canfora then allegedly coughed on Puig and “ all over the register where he was standing.
” Puig told police that “ after coughing on her , he stated he was going to be on his way to do this again ” at a Winn-Dixie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she initially heard Canfora “ laughing and making fun of the boxes on the ground to practice social distancing , ” and then observed him “ coughing all over the counter.
” Using a store receipt for Canfora ’ s purchases , cops tracked the subject to his residence , where Canfora said that he “ did not recall having an altercation ” at the tool store .
Canfora added that he was very “ happy-go-lucky.
” After being placed under arrest , Canfora told cops he “ did not expect anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as he and his partner joke around at his work frequently.
” Canfora told police that he works for a private ambulance company .
Canfora , who told police he did not have symptoms associated with the coronavirus , was charged with aggravated assault , a felony , for “ actively coughing on Puig ” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic .
Canfora was released from the Volusia County jail after posting $ 5000 bond .
He is scheduled for an April 30 arraignment .
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APRIL 8--After declaring that social distancing rules were “getting out of hand,” a customer yesterday “forcefully” coughed on a store cashier and announced that he “goes up to people wearing masks and does the same thing to them,” according to Florida cops.
Investigators allege that Christopher Canfora, a 49-year-old paramedic, intentionally coughed on a female employee at a tool store near his home in DeBary, a city about 25 miles north of Orlando.
As described in a charging affidavit, Canfora approached cashier Amanda Puig around 9:10 AM and commented on tape markers placed on the ground to ensure that patrons stayed six feet apart. The 21-year-old Puig told cops that Canfora remarked, “This is getting out of hand, this is why everywhere I go I cough behind everyone with a mask.”
Seen above, Canfora then allegedly coughed on Puig and “all over the register where he was standing.” Puig told police that “after coughing on her, he stated he was going to be on his way to do this again” at a Winn-Dixie supermarket.
A store manager told police that she initially heard Canfora “laughing and making fun of the boxes on the ground to practice social distancing,” and then observed him “coughing all over the counter.”
Using a store receipt for Canfora’s purchases, cops tracked the subject to his residence, where Canfora said that he “did not recall having an altercation” at the tool store. Canfora added that he was very “happy-go-lucky.”
After being placed under arrest, Canfora told cops he “did not expect anyone to understand his sense of humor, as he and his partner joke around at his work frequently.” Canfora told police that he works for a private ambulance company.
Canfora, who told police he did not have symptoms associated with the coronavirus, was charged with aggravated assault, a felony, for “actively coughing on Puig” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canfora was released from the Volusia County jail after posting $5000 bond. He is scheduled for an April 30 arraignment. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-04-07--Cops: Woman Assaulted Man With SpaghettiOs

APRIL 7 -- A Florida Woman is facing a felony domestic battery charge after allegedly clobbering a man with a can of SpaghettiOs , a blow that left the victim with a large laceration on his head , cops say .
According to an arrest affidavit , the victim told police that after arriving “ home from the hospital ” Saturday afternoon he got into a verbal argument with Shadae Miranda .
The victim and Miranda , 30 , were sharing a room at a Travel Inn motel in Fort Pierce .
The affidavit , released by police , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as details of what prompted the couple ’ s fight .
The man told cops that he sought to deescalate the situation by gathering some of his belongings and stepping outside the room , where he ended up sitting in a lawn chair .
Miranda , cops allege , began striking the victim while he was still inside the room .
As the man lounged outside , Miranda allegedly struck him in the head with a “ 15.6 ounce metal can of Spaghettio ’ s that was in a plastic bag.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer “ observed a large laceration on the top of his head consistent with being struck with the can.
” During police questioning , Miranda claimed that the man had struck her on the arm , but a deputy reported “ no signs of injuries , cuts , or bruises consistent with her side of the story.
” Miranda was arrested for aggravated battery , a felony , for “ striking the victim on the head with the can of Spaghettio ’ s. ” Seen above , Miranda was released on bond from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evening .
The arrest affidavit does not indicate whether the SpaghettiOs were booked into evidence .
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APRIL 7--A Florida Woman is facing a felony domestic battery charge after allegedly clobbering a man with a can of SpaghettiOs, a blow that left the victim with a large laceration on his head, cops say.
According to an arrest affidavit, the victim told police that after arriving “home from the hospital” Saturday afternoon he got into a verbal argument with Shadae Miranda. The victim and Miranda, 30, were sharing a room at a Travel Inn motel in Fort Pierce.
The affidavit, released by police, has the victim’s name redacted as well as details of what prompted the couple’s fight.
The man told cops that he sought to deescalate the situation by gathering some of his belongings and stepping outside the room, where he ended up sitting in a lawn chair. Miranda, cops allege, began striking the victim while he was still inside the room.
As the man lounged outside, Miranda allegedly struck him in the head with a “15.6 ounce metal can of Spaghettio’s that was in a plastic bag.” While speaking with the victim, an officer “observed a large laceration on the top of his head consistent with being struck with the can.”
During police questioning, Miranda claimed that the man had struck her on the arm, but a deputy reported “no signs of injuries, cuts, or bruises consistent with her side of the story.”
Miranda was arrested for aggravated battery, a felony, for “striking the victim on the head with the can of Spaghettio’s.” Seen above, Miranda was released on bond from the St. Lucie County jail late Sunday evening.
The arrest affidavit does not indicate whether the SpaghettiOs were booked into evidence. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-04-06--Police Hunt Walmart Shopper In Lysol Rage Attack On Store Employee

After being told of a limit on the number of Lysol cans she could purchase , a Walmart customer sprayed @ @ @ @ @ with the disinfectant , according to Massachusetts police who are seeking the public ’ s @ @ @ @ @ assailant .
The March 27 attack occurred at a Walmart Supercenter in Leicester , a @ @ @ @ @ a bid to collar the woman , police released the adjacent surveillance photo of the @ @ @ @ @ have departed Walmart in an Uber after she was somehow able to complete her purchase @ @ @ @ @ treated by EMS workers summoned to the store following the Lysol attack .

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After being told of a limit on the number of Lysol cans she could purchase, a Walmart customer sprayed a worker in the eyes with the disinfectant, according to Massachusetts police who are seeking the public’s help in identifying the alleged assailant.
The March 27 attack occurred at a Walmart Supercenter in Leicester, a town outside Worcester.
In a bid to collar the woman, police released the adjacent surveillance photo of the suspect, who appears to have departed Walmart in an Uber after she was somehow able to complete her purchase.
The Walmart employee was treated by EMS workers summoned to the store following the Lysol attack.


thesmokinggun--2020-04-06--Cops: Cashier Was Battered Over Social Distancing Beef With Dollar Tree Customer

After a Dollar Tree cashier chided him for cutting the checkout line and failing to `` respect the current social distancing rules , '' a Florida Man began striking the female employee , according to cops who arrested the unruly customer on a felony battery charge .
Police say that Stephan Fanelli , 55 , was at the discount store Friday afternoon when he got into an argument with Nyashata Chajani .
An arrest affidavit states that the dispute was prompted when Fanelli “ skipped the line at the cashier and placed his items in front of other customer items.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the rear of the line , he reportedly became irate .
Chajani , cops say , also “ requested for the defendant to respect the current social distancing rules , in which he was not practicing.
” When Chajani then attempted to move Fanelli ’ s items from the checkout line , Fanelli “ began striking the victim.
” With both arms , he pushed Chajani “ in the chest , both arms , and hands.
” An officer noted that a review of surveillance video showed Fanelli “ strike the victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witness told police that she saw Fanelli push the Dollar Tree worker “ multiple times.
” Seen above , Fanelli is locked up in the Pinellas County jail in lieu of $ 2500 bond .
A judge has ordered him to have no contact with Chajani .

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After a Dollar Tree cashier chided him for cutting the checkout line and failing to "respect the current social distancing rules," a Florida Man began striking the female employee, according to cops who arrested the unruly customer on a felony battery charge.
Police say that Stephan Fanelli, 55, was at the discount store Friday afternoon when he got into an argument with Nyashata Chajani. An arrest affidavit states that the dispute was prompted when Fanelli “skipped the line at the cashier and placed his items in front of other customer items.”
When Chajani asked Fanelli to return to the rear of the line, he reportedly became irate. Chajani, cops say, also “requested for the defendant to respect the current social distancing rules, in which he was not practicing.”
When Chajani then attempted to move Fanelli’s items from the checkout line, Fanelli “began striking the victim.” With both arms, he pushed Chajani “in the chest, both arms, and hands.”
An officer noted that a review of surveillance video showed Fanelli “strike the victim in the arm.” Additionally, a witness told police that she saw Fanelli push the Dollar Tree worker “multiple times.”
Seen above, Fanelli is locked up in the Pinellas County jail in lieu of $2500 bond. A judge has ordered him to have no contact with Chajani.
Fanelli’s rap sheet includes convictions for trespassing, disorderly intoxication, criminal mischief, and battery.


thesmokinggun--2020-04-03--Coronavirus Corona Beer Caper Curbed

Coronavirus Corona Beer Caper Curbed

APRIL 3 -- A pair of career criminals who claimed to “ have the virus ” stole two cases of Corona beer from a CVS in Florida and then fled in a stolen van , say police who arrested the duo following a high-speed chase .
According to criminal complaints , Zavier Permenter , 42 , and Steven Cyriacks , 32 , entered the Coconut Creek business Tuesday afternoon and told workers they had the coronavirus .
The men then allegedly “ proceeded to grab two cases of Corona beer , as well as several detergent containers.
” The accused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 in an attempt to deter any employee resistance to the heist .
The stolen Corona 12-packs were valued at $ 37.99 apiece by police .
Seen above , the duo exited the CVS and entered a Chevrolet Express van that was reported stolen a day earlier in Ft. Lauderdale .
Within minutes after receiving a 911 call about the theft , cops located the van as it traveled at “ a high rate of speed ” on State Road 869 .
The vehicle , which Cyriacks was driving , eventually was stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by police officers .
Cyriacks ran from the van , but was apprehended after a short foot chase .
In addition to struggling with officers , Cyriacks allegedly threatened cops , saying , “ Y ’ all ain ’ t shit with those badges , I ’ d fuck you up ” and “ I ’ ll go to your house and fuck you up.
” Permenter and Cyriacks were both booked into the Broward County jail on a variety of felony and misdemeanor counts .
They remain behind bars as of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheets , according to court records .
Cyriacks , cops noted , has been convicted at least five times for theft , while Permenter has served multiple state prison stints for offenses including cocaine sales , battery , robbery , and grand theft auto .
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APRIL 3--A pair of career criminals who claimed to “have the virus” stole two cases of Corona beer from a CVS in Florida and then fled in a stolen van, say police who arrested the duo following a high-speed chase.
According to criminal complaints, Zavier Permenter, 42, and Steven Cyriacks, 32, entered the Coconut Creek business Tuesday afternoon and told workers they had the coronavirus. The men then allegedly “proceeded to grab two cases of Corona beer, as well as several detergent containers.”
The accused thieves apparently claimed to be infected with COVID-19 in an attempt to deter any employee resistance to the heist. The stolen Corona 12-packs were valued at $37.99 apiece by police.
Seen above, the duo exited the CVS and entered a Chevrolet Express van that was reported stolen a day earlier in Ft. Lauderdale.
Within minutes after receiving a 911 call about the theft, cops located the van as it traveled at “a high rate of speed” on State Road 869. The vehicle, which Cyriacks was driving, eventually was stopped by a “boxing maneuver” executed by police officers.
Cyriacks ran from the van, but was apprehended after a short foot chase. In addition to struggling with officers, Cyriacks allegedly threatened cops, saying, “Y’all ain’t shit with those badges, I’d fuck you up” and “I’ll go to your house and fuck you up.”
Permenter and Cyriacks were both booked into the Broward County jail on a variety of felony and misdemeanor counts. They remain behind bars as of this evening.
Both men have lengthy rap sheets, according to court records. Cyriacks, cops noted, has been convicted at least five times for theft, while Permenter has served multiple state prison stints for offenses including cocaine sales, battery, robbery, and grand theft auto. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-04-03--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

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thesmokinggun--2020-04-02--Man Exposed Self In Online Middle School Class

APRIL 2 -- Florida police are investigating how a man yesterday infiltrated an online Zoom class and exposed himself to @ @ @ @ @ students .
According to investigators , the suspect entered a class for pupils at Wolf @ @ @ @ @ , an Orlando suburb .
The school has moved its classes online in response to @ @ @ @ @ a message to teachers , a school administrator noted that “ an individual gained unauthorized @ @ @ @ @ the class ” during a Zoom instructional session .
School officials reported the incident to @ @ @ @ @ which has opened an investigation .
Not every video conferencing application has been “ vetted @ @ @ @ @ , may not meet district standards , an administrator cautioned Orange County Public Schools teachers @ @ @ @ @ to virtual classrooms , teachers have been instructed to consider using Zoom ’ s “ @ @ @ @ @ which allows online hosts to control whether a participant enters an online session .

APRIL 2--Florida police are investigating how a man yesterday infiltrated an online Zoom class and exposed himself to a class of eighth grade students.
According to investigators, the suspect entered a class for pupils at Wolf Lake Middle School in Apopka, an Orlando suburb. The school has moved its classes online in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
In a message to teachers, a school administrator noted that “an individual gained unauthorized access and exposed himself to the class” during a Zoom instructional session.
School officials reported the incident to the Apopka Police Department, which has opened an investigation.
Not every video conferencing application has been “vetted” and, as such, may not meet district standards, an administrator cautioned Orange County Public Schools teachers.
To better control access to virtual classrooms, teachers have been instructed to consider using Zoom’s “waiting room” feature, which allows online hosts to control whether a participant enters an online session.


thesmokinggun--2020-04-01--Covidiot Scourge Continues To Plague Country

APRIL 1 -- A Missouri miscreant yesterday walked around a discount store and coughed “ on the doors and into the air ” before writing “ COVID 19 ” in the condensation on a freezer door , police charge .
As detailed in a probable cause statement , John Swaller , 33 , was arrested following his antics inside a Dollar Tree store near his home in Cuba , a city about 85 miles southwest of St. Louis .
Swaller is a convicted felon whose rap sheet includes assault , theft , burglary , and receiving stolen property convictions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Dollar Tree around 2:30 PM , he “ walked around the store ” and “ continued to cough on the doors and into the air , ” prompting customers to lodge complaints with store employees .
Swaller , cops allege , then opened cooler doors and apparently began “ breathing on several doors.
” At one point , he placed “ his right hand down his pants then wipes his hand down the door , ” according to investigators .
“ John writes COVID 19 in the condensation on the cooler door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ John was asked to stop and he continued .
John continued to cough as he exited the front door.
” After Swaller ’ s departure , Dollar Tree was forced to close and “ deep clean the store , ” according to a Cuba Police Department officer .
Cops do not know whether Swaller actually has the coronavirus .
Charged with making a terroristic threat , Swaller was booked into the Crawford County jail , where he is locked up in lieu of $ 25,000 bond .
If convicted of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four years in prison .
Swaller was arrested in January for narcotics possession and resisting arrest .
His bond in that pending case has been revoked in light of Tuesday ’ s collar .
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APRIL 1--A Missouri miscreant yesterday walked around a discount store and coughed “on the doors and into the air” before writing “COVID 19” in the condensation on a freezer door, police charge.
As detailed in a probable cause statement, John Swaller, 33, was arrested following his antics inside a Dollar Tree store near his home in Cuba, a city about 85 miles southwest of St. Louis.
Swaller is a convicted felon whose rap sheet includes assault, theft, burglary, and receiving stolen property convictions.
According to cops, after Swaller entered the Dollar Tree around 2:30 PM, he “walked around the store” and “continued to cough on the doors and into the air,” prompting customers to lodge complaints with store employees.
Swaller, cops allege, then opened cooler doors and apparently began “breathing on several doors.” At one point, he placed “his right hand down his pants then wipes his hand down the door,” according to investigators.
“John writes COVID 19 in the condensation on the cooler door,” the probable cause statement notes. “John was asked to stop and he continued. John continued to cough as he exited the front door.”
After Swaller’s departure, Dollar Tree was forced to close and “deep clean the store,” according to a Cuba Police Department officer. Cops do not know whether Swaller actually has the coronavirus.
Charged with making a terroristic threat, Swaller was booked into the Crawford County jail, where he is locked up in lieu of $25,000 bond. If convicted of the felony, Swaller faces a maximum of four years in prison.
Swaller was arrested in January for narcotics possession and resisting arrest. His bond in that pending case has been revoked in light of Tuesday’s collar. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-31--New Jersey Man, 99, Charged With Violating State's Coronavirus Emergency Rules

A 99-year-old New Jersey man has been charged with violating the state ’ s coronavirus emergency regulations , according to @ @ @ @ @ up an engagement party attended by the nonagenarian and his relatives .
Responding to a @ @ @ @ @ illegal social gathering , cops found party attendees on the front lawn of the Lakewood @ @ @ @ @ 47 , and Eti Kaufman , 45 .
The Kaufmans , who were hosting the @ @ @ @ @ guests inside their home .
The Kaufman residence is pictured above .
In addition to @ @ @ @ @ recent executive order barring such gatherings , the Kaufmans were also each hit with a @ @ @ @ @ the couple ’ s six minor children were at the party .
Among the eight @ @ @ @ @ the emergency declaration was Michael Zimmerman , a 99-year-old resident of Lakewood , a south @ @ @

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A 99-year-old New Jersey man has been charged with violating the state’s coronavirus emergency regulations, according to police who this afternoon broke up an engagement party attended by the nonagenarian and his relatives.
Responding to a 4:30 PM call about an illegal social gathering, cops found party attendees on the front lawn of the Lakewood residence of Yaakov Kaufman, 47, and Eti Kaufman, 45. The Kaufmans, who were hosting the engagement party, also had guests inside their home.
The Kaufman residence is pictured above.
In addition to being charged with violating a recent executive order barring such gatherings, the Kaufmans were also each hit with a half-dozen child endangerment counts since the couple’s six minor children were at the party.
Among the eight other adults charged with violating the emergency declaration was Michael Zimmerman, a 99-year-old resident of Lakewood, a south Jersey township.


thesmokinggun--2020-03-30--Convicted Felon Busted For Coronavirus Coughing "Prank" At Walmart

The 26-year-old North Carolina nitwit is behind bars after being arrested for allegedly coughing at a Walmart shopper and then @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus , police say .
Heffner was at a Walmart near his home in Belmont @ @ @ @ @ west of Charlotte , when he “ purposely coughed at a customer ” and claimed @ @ @ @ @ .
After police were contacted about Heffner ’ s antics , he was arrested Friday @ @ @ @ @ health charge since his “ action could create fear in the customer and the public @ @ @ @ @ to an arrest warrant .
Heffner , who has not exhibited any coronavirus symptoms , @ @ @ @ @ a prank on the Walmart shopper .
Pictured above , Heffner is being held in @ @ @ @ @ According to court and prison records , Heffner is a convicted felon who is serving @ @ @ @ @ a 2019 conviction for breaking and entering in automobiles .
His rap sheet also includes @ @ @ @ @ probation violation .

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Meet Robert Eugene Heffner.
The 26-year-old North Carolina nitwit is behind bars after being arrested for allegedly coughing at a Walmart shopper and then declaring that he had the coronavirus, police say.
Heffner was at a Walmart near his home in Belmont, a city 15 miles west of Charlotte, when he “purposely coughed at a customer” and claimed to be infected with COVID-19.
After police were contacted about Heffner’s antics, he was arrested Friday evening on a misdemeanor public health charge since his “action could create fear in the customer and the public at large,” according to an arrest warrant.
Heffner, who has not exhibited any coronavirus symptoms, appears to have been playing a prank on the Walmart shopper.
Pictured above, Heffner is being held in the Gaston County jail.
According to court and prison records, Heffner is a convicted felon who is serving a two-year probation sentence for a 2019 conviction for breaking and entering in automobiles. His rap sheet also includes collars for marijuana possession and probation violation.


thesmokinggun--2020-03-30--Man Spits In Cop's Face, Says He Has COVID-19

MARCH 30 -- After spitting in the face of a female cop , a Florida Man announced that he “ spit on her intentionally because he had coronavirus , ” according to an arrest report .
Police in St. Petersburg early Sunday busted James Jamal Curry , 31 , for violating a no contact order issued following his arrest for domestic battery and false imprisonment .
Curry , cops allege , was nabbed Saturday after allegedly grabbing his girlfriend and pushing her against a wall .
After bonding out of jail , Curry returned to the victim ’ s residence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spotting Curry , the woman called 911 .
When police sought to arrest Curry for violating the no contact order , he struggled with officers and refused to get into a squad car , prompting cops to pepper spray him .
At one point , cops say , Curry tried to kick out the rear windows of a police cruiser .
When a female sergeant attempted to pull him away from the window , Curry “ turned around and intentionally spit ” in the officer ’ s face .
He then reportedly told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intentionally because he had coronavirus , ” police reported .
Court filings do not indicate whether the victim was wearing any kind of protective equipment .
Seen above , Curry was arrested on several charges , including resisting officers with violence and threatening a law enforcement ( he allegedly told the female cop he knew where she lived and was going to kill her ) .
Curry was also charged with violation of isolation or quarantine because he had “ no valid reason for being in public ” in the face of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Curry , who is locked up in the county jail , has previously been convicted of possession of cocaine and Ecstasy .
( 2 pages )

MARCH 30--After spitting in the face of a female cop, a Florida Man announced that he “spit on her intentionally because he had coronavirus,” according to an arrest report.
Police in St. Petersburg early Sunday busted James Jamal Curry, 31, for violating a no contact order issued following his arrest for domestic battery and false imprisonment. Curry, cops allege, was nabbed Saturday after allegedly grabbing his girlfriend and pushing her against a wall.
After bonding out of jail, Curry returned to the victim’s residence and sat outside her door. Upon spotting Curry, the woman called 911.
When police sought to arrest Curry for violating the no contact order, he struggled with officers and refused to get into a squad car, prompting cops to pepper spray him.
Then things got damp.
At one point, cops say, Curry tried to kick out the rear windows of a police cruiser. When a female sergeant attempted to pull him away from the window, Curry “turned around and intentionally spit” in the officer’s face. He then reportedly told the cop he “spit on her intentionally because he had coronavirus,” police reported.
Court filings do not indicate whether the victim was wearing any kind of protective equipment.
Seen above, Curry was arrested on several charges, including resisting officers with violence and threatening a law enforcement (he allegedly told the female cop he knew where she lived and was going to kill her).
Curry was also charged with violation of isolation or quarantine because he had “no valid reason for being in public” in the face of a stay-at-home order issued for Pinellas County.
Curry, who is locked up in the county jail, has previously been convicted of possession of cocaine and Ecstasy. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-27--Couple Charged With Assaulting Drunk Woman

MARCH 27 -- After a night of partying in Key West , a vacationing couple from Maryland sexually assaulted a woman they invited back to their hotel room , according to police who yesterday arrested the duo on felony charges .
Investigators allege that Eleanora Kurban , 23 , and Bryce Summerlin , 28 , met the victim in late-January at a bar where she had gone for karaoke night .
The 23-year-old victim subsequently went to the Bare Assets strip club with Kurban and Summerlin .
By the time the club closed at 4 AM , the victim told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drinks , including multiple shots of tequila .
“ When she would take a shot , another one would always just be there , ” investigators noted .
The woman told cops that she intended to ride her bicycle home , but Kurban and Summerlin talked her into taking an Uber with them to their hotel , where the trio could “ sleep it off.
” After falling asleep , the woman said she “ woke up to both Nora and Bryce on top of her , ” according to a Key West @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she said , proceeded to sexually assault her .
After Summerlin passed out , Kurban continued to try to get her “ to perform sexual acts with her , ” said the victim , who told police Kurban had performed oral sex on her without consent .
During the incident , the victim said , “ she clearly told them both no ” and “ did yell out , ” though “ no one ever came to the hotel room door to check on them.
” Saying that she was too intoxicated to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added that she “ told them no several times and told them it hurts and to stop.
” Upon waking later that morning , the “ panicked ” woman asked Kurban and Summerlin “ if they were clean or if she was going to get STDs .
She asked if she was going to get pregnant afterward.
” The woman said that Kurban tried to calm her down and that she convinced Summerlin to use Venmo “ to send her money for Plan B , ” the emergency contraceptive pill .
When she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s girlfriend told her not to shower and go immediately to an emergency room , where she first spoke with cops .
While at the hospital , the victim showed an officer a Snapchat message from Kurban that stated , “ I ’ m sorry ” and referred to the prior evening as “ stupid.
” Seen in the below mug shots , Kurban and Summerlin were arrested early Thursday and booked into the county jail , where they were later released on bond .
They are scheduled to be arraigned April @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Summerlin , a licensed realtor , shares a Maryland address with Kurban , who reportedly told the victim that Summerlin “ provides for her financially , ” though she “ wasn ’ t happy with Bryce nor did he satisfy her.
” Kurban is pictured above in photos from her social media accounts , which include images from her January trip to Key West and Disney World in Orlando .
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MARCH 27--After a night of partying in Key West, a vacationing couple from Maryland sexually assaulted a woman they invited back to their hotel room, according to police who yesterday arrested the duo on felony charges.
Investigators allege that Eleanora Kurban, 23, and Bryce Summerlin, 28, met the victim in late-January at a bar where she had gone for karaoke night. The 23-year-old victim subsequently went to the Bare Assets strip club with Kurban and Summerlin.
By the time the club closed at 4 AM, the victim told police, she had consumed numerous alcoholic drinks, including multiple shots of tequila. “When she would take a shot, another one would always just be there,” investigators noted.
The woman told cops that she intended to ride her bicycle home, but Kurban and Summerlin talked her into taking an Uber with them to their hotel, where the trio could “sleep it off.”
After falling asleep, the woman said she “woke up to both Nora and Bryce on top of her,” according to a Key West Police Department report. The couple, she said, proceeded to sexually assault her.
After Summerlin passed out, Kurban continued to try to get her “to perform sexual acts with her,” said the victim, who told police Kurban had performed oral sex on her without consent.
During the incident, the victim said, “she clearly told them both no” and “did yell out,” though “no one ever came to the hotel room door to check on them.” Saying that she was too intoxicated to fight off the couple, the woman added that she “told them no several times and told them it hurts and to stop.”
Upon waking later that morning, the “panicked” woman asked Kurban and Summerlin “if they were clean or if she was going to get STDs. She asked if she was going to get pregnant afterward.” The woman said that Kurban tried to calm her down and that she convinced Summerlin to use Venmo “to send her money for Plan B,” the emergency contraceptive pill.
When she returned to her residence, the woman’s girlfriend told her not to shower and go immediately to an emergency room, where she first spoke with cops.
While at the hospital, the victim showed an officer a Snapchat message from Kurban that stated, “I’m sorry” and referred to the prior evening as “stupid.”
Seen in the below mug shots, Kurban and Summerlin were arrested early Thursday and booked into the county jail, where they were later released on bond. They are scheduled to be arraigned April 9 on felony sexual assault charges.
Summerlin, a licensed realtor, shares a Maryland address with Kurban, who reportedly told the victim that Summerlin “provides for her financially,” though she “wasn’t happy with Bryce nor did he satisfy her.”
Kurban is pictured above in photos from her social media accounts, which include images from her January trip to Key West and Disney World in Orlando. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-27--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

MARCH 27 -- 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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MARCH 27--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--2020-03-26--Odd Squad Car Nosh Caught On Police Cam

Odd Squad Car Nosh Caught On Police Cam

The 25-year-old Floridian -- seated in the rear of a police cruiser after being arrested following a 2:40 AM traffic stop -- sought to dispose of some narcotics on his person , cops reported .
Well , actually , in his person .
According to an arrest affidavit , a vehicle cam captured Wallace last month “ eating a bag of drugs he pulled from his butt.
” Pictured at right , Wallace then “ proceeds to eat the baggy with the drugs.
” When confronted by sheriff ’ s deputies , Wallace denied consuming the baggy , and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cop .
The officer subsequently “ swabbed the defendant ’ s mouth which tested positive for cocaine , ” the affidavit states .
“ The baggy is being sent to the lab for testing.
” Charged with cocaine possession , providing a false name to cops , and tampering with physical evidence , Wallace was booked into the Pinellas County lockup .
The St. Petersburg resident , whose employer is listed as Chipotle in court records , was also hit with a probation violation charge in connection with a 2019 felony grand theft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 30 , the jailed Wallace will now be facing one less criminal count , records show .
Prosecutors are not pursuing the cocaine possession charge , a declination decision that is not explained in recent court filings .
According to Wallace ’ s rap sheet , his priors include convictions for battery , marijuana possession , probation violation , carrying a concealed weapon , and possession of a controlled substance .
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MARCH 26--For Jahrea Raheem Wallace, a desperate time allegedly called for a desperate measure.
The 25-year-old Floridian--seated in the rear of a police cruiser after being arrested following a 2:40 AM traffic stop--sought to dispose of some narcotics on his person, cops reported.
Well, actually, in his person.
According to an arrest affidavit, a vehicle cam captured Wallace last month “eating a bag of drugs he pulled from his butt.” Pictured at right, Wallace then “proceeds to eat the baggy with the drugs.”
When confronted by sheriff’s deputies, Wallace denied consuming the baggy, and then spit it out in front of a cop. The officer subsequently “swabbed the defendant’s mouth which tested positive for cocaine,” the affidavit states. “The baggy is being sent to the lab for testing.”
Charged with cocaine possession, providing a false name to cops, and tampering with physical evidence, Wallace was booked into the Pinellas County lockup. The St. Petersburg resident, whose employer is listed as Chipotle in court records, was also hit with a probation violation charge in connection with a 2019 felony grand theft conviction.
Scheduled for arraignment on March 30, the jailed Wallace will now be facing one less criminal count, records show. Prosecutors are not pursuing the cocaine possession charge, a declination decision that is not explained in recent court filings.
According to Wallace’s rap sheet, his priors include convictions for battery, marijuana possession, probation violation, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a controlled substance. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-25--Fearing Coronavirus, Man, 75, Pulled Gun On Masked Women, Warned Them To "Get Back"

Fearful of catching the coronavirus , a 75-year-old man pointed a handgun at two women wearing face masks and gloves during an encounter at a post office in Georgia , police charge .
According to cops , Harvey Taratoot was in the post office Sunday when he confronted the victims .
Taratoot yelled at the duo -- a grandmother and her 18-year-old granddaughter -- “ to get back.
” The women , who were not hurt during the incident , told police that they were “ wearing medical masks and gloves when they entered the post office ” in Alpharetta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Atlanta .
Upon walking into the post office , they were immediately met by the gun-toting Taratoot , police say .
After threatening the women , Taratoot fled the post office , but not before apologizing to the victims and advising them to avoid touching the post office ’ s door .
As Taratoot drove away , one of the women photographed his license plate .
He was subsequently arrested at his Alpharetta home , where officers found him with a holstered firearm .
During an interview with police , Taratoot confessed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to his fear of catching the coronavirus .
Pictured above , Taratoot was arrested on a felony weapons charge and booked into the Fulton County jail .
The septuagenarian was released from custody Monday on $ 1500 bond .

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Fearful of catching the coronavirus, a 75-year-old man pointed a handgun at two women wearing face masks and gloves during an encounter at a post office in Georgia, police charge.
According to cops, Harvey Taratoot was in the post office Sunday when he confronted the victims. Taratoot yelled at the duo--a grandmother and her 18-year-old granddaughter--“to get back.”
The women, who were not hurt during the incident, told police that they were “wearing medical masks and gloves when they entered the post office” in Alpharetta, a city 25 miles north of Atlanta. Upon walking into the post office, they were immediately met by the gun-toting Taratoot, police say.
After threatening the women, Taratoot fled the post office, but not before apologizing to the victims and advising them to avoid touching the post office’s door. As Taratoot drove away, one of the women photographed his license plate. He was subsequently arrested at his Alpharetta home, where officers found him with a holstered firearm.
During an interview with police, Taratoot confessed that he pointed his gun at the women due to his fear of catching the coronavirus.
Pictured above, Taratoot was arrested on a felony weapons charge and booked into the Fulton County jail. The septuagenarian was released from custody Monday on $1500 bond.


thesmokinggun--2020-03-24--"Pee Napkin" Prompts Fight, Domestic Bust

MARCH 24 -- Like any good Florida story , this one begins with a naked couple brawling inside a car parked at the mall .
Late Sunday evening , cops responded to the Clearwater Mall after receiving a report about a fight in progress .
Witnesses told officers that after hearing a woman screaming “ within the parking lot , ” they discovered “ the two naked within the car and wrestling with each other.
” Cops separated the couple , identified in an arrest affidavit as Robert Janisch , a 21-year-old Minnesota resident , and his girlfriend of six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drinking alcohol today ” ) .
During police questioning , the pair each said that a physical confrontation occurred after they finished having sex inside the vehicle .
The woman , cops reported , said after she “ had intercourse with [ Janisch ] in their car , she had to urinate .
She did so outside of the car.
” And that is when the trouble began .
“ After she wiped herself she accidentally threw the napkin on ” Janisch .
Upon reentering the car , the couple began arguing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the victim for several seconds , prompting her to scream for help .
After being read his rights , Janisch reportedly told police he became “ irate after she threw the pee napkin on him.
” Janisch , cops say , declined to “ advise who became physical first , ” but claimed that the marks on his girlfriend ’ s neck “ may have been from the beach.
” Pictured above , Janisch was arrested for domestic battery by strangulation and booked into the county jail .
Janisch , who lives in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , remains behind bars in lieu of $ 5000 bond .
He has been ordered to have no contact with the victim .
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MARCH 24--Like any good Florida story, this one begins with a naked couple brawling inside a car parked at the mall.
Late Sunday evening, cops responded to the Clearwater Mall after receiving a report about a fight in progress. Witnesses told officers that after hearing a woman screaming “within the parking lot,” they discovered “the two naked within the car and wrestling with each other.”
Cops separated the couple, identified in an arrest affidavit as Robert Janisch, a 21-year-old Minnesota resident, and his girlfriend of six months (both of whom “admitted to drinking alcohol today”).
During police questioning, the pair each said that a physical confrontation occurred after they finished having sex inside the vehicle.
The woman, cops reported, said after she “had intercourse with [Janisch] in their car, she had to urinate. She did so outside of the car.” And that is when the trouble began. “After she wiped herself she accidentally threw the napkin on” Janisch.
Upon reentering the car, the couple began arguing and Janisch, police allege, choked the victim for several seconds, prompting her to scream for help.
After being read his rights, Janisch reportedly told police he became “irate after she threw the pee napkin on him.” Janisch, cops say, declined to “advise who became physical first,” but claimed that the marks on his girlfriend’s neck “may have been from the beach.”
Pictured above, Janisch was arrested for domestic battery by strangulation and booked into the county jail. Janisch, who lives in Apple Valley, a Twin Cities suburb, remains behind bars in lieu of $5000 bond. He has been ordered to have no contact with the victim. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-23--Police: Accused Auto Thief Claimed The Coronavirus Made Him Do It

A man arrested Saturday for auto theft claimed the coronavirus made him do it , cops say .
According to investigators , Alvin Rementer , 70 , in late-January pawned his 2000 Chevrolet Silverado for $ 1500 at Pawn Depot in St. Petersburg , Florida .
Since turning over title to his wheels , Rementer has returned to the shop several times to “ make statements of not possibly being able to pay for the pawn payment , ” an arrest affidavit states .
While the pawn shop manager was “ willing to work with him , ” cops say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own hand around 7 AM Saturday .
Using a spare key , Rementer drove the truck away from the pawn shop ( where it apparently was parked outside the business ) .
After the car was reported stolen , a cop spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop .
Rementer , who was driving the Chevy , reportedly confessed to stealing the vehicle , adding that he “ freaked out over the ‘ corona ’ and the overall situation.
” Rementer , cops report , acknowledged that what he did was wrong @ @ @ @ @ @ @ getting his vehicle back in a different way.
” Charged with grand theft auto , a felony , Rementer is being held in the Pinellas County jail in lieu of $ 2500 bond .

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A man arrested Saturday for auto theft claimed the coronavirus made him do it, cops say.
According to investigators, Alvin Rementer, 70, in late-January pawned his 2000 Chevrolet Silverado for $1500 at Pawn Depot in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Since turning over title to his wheels, Rementer has returned to the shop several times to “make statements of not possibly being able to pay for the pawn payment,” an arrest affidavit states.
While the pawn shop manager was “willing to work with him,” cops say, Rementer allegedly took matters into his own hand around 7 AM Saturday. Using a spare key, Rementer drove the truck away from the pawn shop (where it apparently was parked outside the business).
After the car was reported stolen, a cop spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Rementer, who was driving the Chevy, reportedly confessed to stealing the vehicle, adding that he “freaked out over the ‘corona’ and the overall situation.”
Rementer, cops report, acknowledged that what he did was wrong and that he “could have handled getting his vehicle back in a different way.”
Charged with grand theft auto, a felony, Rementer is being held in the Pinellas County jail in lieu of $2500 bond.


thesmokinggun--2020-03-22--Felony Rap For Coughing In Face Of Paramedic

MARCH 22 -- A woman arrested for assaulting her boyfriend shouted “ I have the coronavirus ” before intentionally coughing in the face of a paramedic who she sprayed with “ copious amounts of saliva , ” police charge .
Responding early Wednesday to a domestic violence call in Lady Lake , an Orlando suburb , police encountered the bloodied victim .
The man , whose nose was broken , told officers that he had been attacked by his girlfriend , LaDonald Shakkie Holmes .
The man said he was lying in bed with Holmes , 38 , when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have sex , ” according to a probable cause affidavit .
The victim recalled that he declined to engage with Holmes “ since she is leaving him to get back with her ex-husband.
” Rebuffed , Holmes became “ very agitated at which time she ‘ round house kicked ’ the victim in the nose and then punched him in the nose , ” cops allege .
“ That resulted in the victim ’ s nose breaking , the victim then started bleeding all over himself and the residence.
” Pictured above , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ martial arts , ” the affidavit reveals .
When officers responded to the residence , Holmes was arrested for battering her boyfriend .
As cops tried to get her into a squad car , Holmes “ kept falling to the ground , ” prompting them to summon EMS workers since it was unclear whether she `` was having a medical episode.
” As paramedics sought to evaluate Holmes , she became physically combative .
After an EMS worker “ sedated the arrestee , ” Holmes was being placed on a stretcher when she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Holmes then allegedly coughed directly on the face of an EMS worker , which “ resulted in copious amounts of saliva landing on the paramedic ’ s face.
” Holmes was subsequently transported to a local hospital for further evaluation , though the court filing does not indicate whether she , in fact , has the infectious coronavirus .
The affidavit does not reveal what treatment , if any , was afforded the paramedic .
Holmes is facing a pair of felony counts -- domestic battery and battery on a paramedic .
She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thursday after posting $ 7000 bond .
Holmes , whose rap sheet includes several prior battery convictions , is scheduled for arraignment on April 13 .
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MARCH 22--A woman arrested for assaulting her boyfriend shouted “I have the coronavirus” before intentionally coughing in the face of a paramedic who she sprayed with “copious amounts of saliva,” police charge.
Responding early Wednesday to a domestic violence call in Lady Lake, an Orlando suburb, police encountered the bloodied victim. The man, whose nose was broken, told officers that he had been attacked by his girlfriend, LaDonald Shakkie Holmes.
The man said he was lying in bed with Holmes, 38, when she “told the victim she wanted to have sex,” according to a probable cause affidavit. The victim recalled that he declined to engage with Holmes “since she is leaving him to get back with her ex-husband.”
Rebuffed, Holmes became “very agitated at which time she ‘round house kicked’ the victim in the nose and then punched him in the nose,” cops allege. “That resulted in the victim’s nose breaking, the victim then started bleeding all over himself and the residence.”
Pictured above, Holmes is a “black belt in martial arts,” the affidavit reveals.
When officers responded to the residence, Holmes was arrested for battering her boyfriend. As cops tried to get her into a squad car, Holmes “kept falling to the ground,” prompting them to summon EMS workers since it was unclear whether she "was having a medical episode.”
As paramedics sought to evaluate Holmes, she became physically combative. After an EMS worker “sedated the arrestee,” Holmes was being placed on a stretcher when she shouted “I have the coronavirus.” Holmes then allegedly coughed directly on the face of an EMS worker, which “resulted in copious amounts of saliva landing on the paramedic’s face.”
Holmes was subsequently transported to a local hospital for further evaluation, though the court filing does not indicate whether she, in fact, has the infectious coronavirus. The affidavit does not reveal what treatment, if any, was afforded the paramedic.
Holmes is facing a pair of felony counts--domestic battery and battery on a paramedic. She was released from the county jail late Thursday after posting $7000 bond. Holmes, whose rap sheet includes several prior battery convictions, is scheduled for arraignment on April 13. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-20--Toilet Paper Bandit Caught In Act, Arrested On Felony Theft Charge, Cops Report

A toilet paper heist was thwarted yesterday by an alert hotel security guard , according to Florida cops who arrested the alleged TP thief on a felony charge .
According to investigators , a guard at a Marriott hotel in Orlando was patrolling around 1:30 AM Thursday when he spotted a man “ pushing a trash can toward his Honda van.
” When the suspect reached the vehicle , he removed a bag from the can and placed it inside his auto .
Finding the man ’ s actions suspicious , the guard peaked through the van ’ s window @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unused toilet paper rolls that belonged to the hotel.
” When the man -- later identified as Angel Hernandezcinto , 31 -- returned to the van , the guard confronted him and “ Angel admitted to taking the toilet paper.
” The bag , cops say , contained 66 rolls of toilet paper valued at 99 cents apiece .
After receiving a 911 call about “ a man stealing toilet paper , ” cops arrived at the Marriott and questioned Hernandezcinto , seen above .
The suspect , who is a Guatemalan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lady who was poor and had no job and was only taking the toilet paper to help her and her family.
” Hernandezcinto , who works for a company that provides cleaning services to the Marriott , confessed and “ apologized for his actions , ” police reported .
Hernandezcinto , who initially provided cops with a fake name , was arrested for theft from a public lodging establishment , a felony .
The Orlando resident was booked into the Orange County jail , from which he was released yesterday on $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ toilet paper were photographed by cops , but not booked into evidence .
“ The toilet paper rolls were released back to the hotel , ” police say .

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A toilet paper heist was thwarted yesterday by an alert hotel security guard, according to Florida cops who arrested the alleged TP thief on a felony charge.
According to investigators, a guard at a Marriott hotel in Orlando was patrolling around 1:30 AM Thursday when he spotted a man “pushing a trash can toward his Honda van.” When the suspect reached the vehicle, he removed a bag from the can and placed it inside his auto.
Finding the man’s actions suspicious, the guard peaked through the van’s window and “noticed the bag was full of unused toilet paper rolls that belonged to the hotel.”
When the man--later identified as Angel Hernandezcinto, 31--returned to the van, the guard confronted him and “Angel admitted to taking the toilet paper.” The bag, cops say, contained 66 rolls of toilet paper valued at 99 cents apiece.
After receiving a 911 call about “a man stealing toilet paper,” cops arrived at the Marriott and questioned Hernandezcinto, seen above. The suspect, who is a Guatemalan citizen, claimed that he “knew a lady who was poor and had no job and was only taking the toilet paper to help her and her family.”
Hernandezcinto, who works for a company that provides cleaning services to the Marriott, confessed and “apologized for his actions,” police reported.
Hernandezcinto, who initially provided cops with a fake name, was arrested for theft from a public lodging establishment, a felony. The Orlando resident was booked into the Orange County jail, from which he was released yesterday on $2500 bond.
The 66 rolls of toilet paper were photographed by cops, but not booked into evidence. “The toilet paper rolls were released back to the hotel,” police say.


thesmokinggun--2020-03-20--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

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thesmokinggun--2020-03-19--In Virus "Protest," Woman Licked Freezer Handle

MARCH 19 -- As a manager worked nearby to sanitize a section of a Wisconsin grocery store , a 53-year-old woman licked the handle of a freezer door in what she later told cops was a “ protest to the Coronavirus , ” according to a police report .
The odd act of defiance occurred Saturday afternoon in the freezer section of Festival Foods in Marshfield , a city in central Wisconsin .
As detailed in a Marshfield Police Department report , a store manager told officers that he was “ sanitizing the handles in the freezer section ” when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ identified as Nona Lindhorst , a Marshfield resident .
Lindhorst , the store manager told police , “ proceeded to look at him and lick the door handle of a freezer door.
” The manager “ immediately sanitized the licked door handle ” and called 911 .
When cops questioned Lindhorst , she “ stated she licked the door handle in protest to the Coronavirus.
” While the manager did not want to pursue criminal charges , he had Lindhorst formally trespassed from the store after she became confrontational with him and police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she “ has not used this method of protest at any other locations , ” was informed that “ her behavior was uncalled for , ” the report notes .
On her Facebook page , Lindhorst recently wondered why Wisconsin residents were in a panic over toilet paper .
Yesterday she reposted an image quote that asked , “ Why aren ’ t we reporting that 68,000 have recovered from CV19 ?
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MARCH 19--As a manager worked nearby to sanitize a section of a Wisconsin grocery store, a 53-year-old woman licked the handle of a freezer door in what she later told cops was a “protest to the Coronavirus,” according to a police report.
The odd act of defiance occurred Saturday afternoon in the freezer section of Festival Foods in Marshfield, a city in central Wisconsin.
As detailed in a Marshfield Police Department report, a store manager told officers that he was “sanitizing the handles in the freezer section” when he looked over at a woman later identified as Nona Lindhorst, a Marshfield resident.
Lindhorst, the store manager told police, “proceeded to look at him and lick the door handle of a freezer door.” The manager “immediately sanitized the licked door handle” and called 911.
When cops questioned Lindhorst, she “stated she licked the door handle in protest to the Coronavirus.” While the manager did not want to pursue criminal charges, he had Lindhorst formally trespassed from the store after she became confrontational with him and police.
Lindhorst, who told cops that she “has not used this method of protest at any other locations,” was informed that “her behavior was uncalled for,” the report notes.
On her Facebook page, Lindhorst recently wondered why Wisconsin residents were in a panic over toilet paper. Yesterday she reposted an image quote that asked, “Why aren’t we reporting that 68,000 have recovered from CV19?” (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-17--Cop Gets Eyeful After Stripper Gets Collared

MARCH 16 -- An Illinois stripper arrested for drunk driving asked police to “ take her through a fast food drive-thru ” on the way to jail , where she later exposed a breast and announced that she would not be removing her nipple rings during the booking process , according to a police report .
Shatara Mitchell , 28 , was behind the wheel of a Pontiac G6 when Peoria police pulled her over last Saturday for running a stop sign around 1:45 AM .
Mitchell , wearing a halter top and cutoff shorts , had worked that evening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s club in West Peoria .
A patrolman reported that Mitchell ’ s car smelled of alcohol and she had “ droopy eyelids.
” The cop added , “ Shatara seemed to be relaxed as her radio was loud and she was dancing in her seat.
” Seen at right , Mitchell agreed to perform a series of field sobriety tests , the results of which led to her arrest .
During one test , Mitchell became distracted since she “ wanted to dance and sing to a song ” that was playing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying , “ I just really love this song.
” An initial breath test recorded Mitchell ’ s blood alcohol content at .204 , more than twice the legal limit of .08 .
Mitchell told cops that she consumed two shots of tequila and two shots of vodka at home before going to work , and that she had two double-shots of Hennessy cognac at the strip club .
After being handcuffed and placed in a squad car , Mitchell reportedly asked an officer to make a pit stop at a fast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something to eat at the drive-thru window .
Mitchell also had concerns about her impending lodging behind bars .
“ Will they feed me in there ?
” she asked before declaring , out of the blue , “ I don ’ t want nobody fucking me in the ass.
” At the sheriff ’ s office , Mitchell was uncuffed as a patrolman began filling out an arrest report .
At one point , she announced , “ I ’ m not taking these out.
” Looking up from his paperwork , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled down her top exposing her breast and pointing toward her nipple rings.
” The officer reported that he “ yelled at her to put her breast back in her shirt and I advised her that she can not expose herself like that inside the facility.
” Mitchell then apologized .
Charged with drunk driving and disregarding a stop sign , Mitchell -- seen below with some co-workers -- bonded out of jail later that morning without further incident .
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MARCH 16--An Illinois stripper arrested for drunk driving asked police to “take her through a fast food drive-thru” on the way to jail, where she later exposed a breast and announced that she would not be removing her nipple rings during the booking process, according to a police report.
Shatara Mitchell, 28, was behind the wheel of a Pontiac G6 when Peoria police pulled her over last Saturday for running a stop sign around 1:45 AM. Mitchell, wearing a halter top and cutoff shorts, had worked that evening at Luxxx Showgirls, a gentlemen’s club in West Peoria.
A patrolman reported that Mitchell’s car smelled of alcohol and she had “droopy eyelids.” The cop added, “Shatara seemed to be relaxed as her radio was loud and she was dancing in her seat.”
Seen at right, Mitchell agreed to perform a series of field sobriety tests, the results of which led to her arrest. During one test, Mitchell became distracted since she “wanted to dance and sing to a song” that was playing on her car radio. Mitchell apologized, saying, “I just really love this song.”
An initial breath test recorded Mitchell’s blood alcohol content at .204, more than twice the legal limit of .08. Mitchell told cops that she consumed two shots of tequila and two shots of vodka at home before going to work, and that she had two double-shots of Hennessy cognac at the strip club.
After being handcuffed and placed in a squad car, Mitchell reportedly asked an officer to make a pit stop at a fast food restaurant so that she could get something to eat at the drive-thru window.
Mitchell also had concerns about her impending lodging behind bars. “Will they feed me in there?” she asked before declaring, out of the blue, “I don’t want nobody fucking me in the ass.”
At the sheriff’s office, Mitchell was uncuffed as a patrolman began filling out an arrest report. At one point, she announced, “I’m not taking these out.” Looking up from his paperwork, the cop saw that Mitchell had “pulled down her top exposing her breast and pointing toward her nipple rings.” The officer reported that he “yelled at her to put her breast back in her shirt and I advised her that she cannot expose herself like that inside the facility.” Mitchell then apologized.
Charged with drunk driving and disregarding a stop sign, Mitchell--seen below with some co-workers--bonded out of jail later that morning without further incident. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-13--Florida Duo Ignored All That Talk About Social Distancing, Had Sex Outside Hospital

Despite warnings about “ social distancing , ” a couple decided to have sex in public outside a Florida hospital , according to cops who busted the duo on a pair of criminal charges .
As detailed in arrest affidavits , Ann Marie Tucker , 45 , and Albert Singletary , 37 , were “ found to be exposing sexual organs in plain view of the public ” across from St. Anthony ’ s Hospital in St. Petersburg .
The pair were flattening the curve one evening “ in close proximity to a no trespassing sign , ” police report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testicles , and buttocks were displayed within view ” of nearby citizens , while Tucker ’ s vagina was also on view earlier this month .
Tucker and Singletary are seen in the above mug shots ( Tucker lowered her surgical mask before the photo was snapped ) .
They were each charged with trespassing and exposure of sexual organs , both misdemeanors .
According to court records , Tucker pleaded guilty to both counts and was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail .
Singletary , who has been in custody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in lieu of $ 300 bond .
There has not been a disposition in his case .

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Despite warnings about “social distancing,” a couple decided to have sex in public outside a Florida hospital, according to cops who busted the duo on a pair of criminal charges.
As detailed in arrest affidavits, Ann Marie Tucker, 45, and Albert Singletary, 37, were “found to be exposing sexual organs in plain view of the public” across from St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
The pair were flattening the curve one evening “in close proximity to a no trespassing sign,” police report. Singletary’s “penis, testicles, and buttocks were displayed within view” of nearby citizens, while Tucker’s vagina was also on view earlier this month.
Tucker and Singletary are seen in the above mug shots (Tucker lowered her surgical mask before the photo was snapped). They were each charged with trespassing and exposure of sexual organs, both misdemeanors.
According to court records, Tucker pleaded guilty to both counts and was sentenced to 10 days in the county jail. Singletary, who has been in custody since his arrest, is being held in lieu of $300 bond. There has not been a disposition in his case.


thesmokinggun--2020-03-13--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

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thesmokinggun--2020-03-13--Man Pulls Gun After "Denim Chicken" Crack

MARCH 13 -- In a late-night confrontation outside a Kwik Stop convenience store , a Florida Man pointed a 9mm pistol at three men after one of them called the alleged gunman a “ denim chicken , ” a reference that would only make sense to fans of the TV show “ It ’ s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
” According to police , Coby Arnhart , 50 , approached the auto after Liam Neff , 22 , called him a “ denim chicken.
” Arnhart allegedly reached into the vehicle and punched Neff in the face , and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After Neff was walloped , his brother Connor , 20 , and another man exited the car and got into a “ minor physical altercation ” with the 6 ’ 3 ” , 255-pound Arnhart ( seen at right ) .
During the scuffle Tuesday night , cops charge , Arnhart pulled out a Smith & Wesson 9mm and pointed it at the Neff brothers and the third victim .
“ The defendant did not attempt to retreat prior to drawing his firearm , ” an arrest affidavit charges .
After leveling the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his car and drove away from the convenience store , which is less than a mile from his home in Safety Harbor , a Tampa suburb .
The Neffs live one block from Arnhart .
The 10:15 PM confrontation was witnessed by multiple individuals and recorded by a Kwik Stop surveillance camera , cops say .
During police questioning at his home , Arnhart “ spontaneously stated he pointed his handgun ” at the victims in self-defense , and claimed that he was punched first by one of the men .
Arnhart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ assault for allegedly pointing his pistol at the Neff brothers and the third man .
Since he was “ not given permission to enter the vehicle , ” Arnhart was also charged with burglary with assault or battery for reaching into the car and striking the younger Neff .
Arnhart , who was booked into the Pinellas County jail on the four felonies , was freed early Wednesday morning after posting $ 165,000 bond .
Now , as for the “ denim chicken.
” In `` Charlie Kelly : King of the Rats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's “ It ’ s Always Sunny in Philadelphia , ” the character Charlie ( played by Charlie Day ) is treated to a birthday celebration by his degenerate friends at the gang ’ s hangout , Paddy ’ s Pub .
The gifts presented to Charlie were sculptural re-creations of items he had sketched out in his “ dream book.
” Along with a bird with teeth and an assortment of worm hats , Charlie was presented with a roasted chicken stuffed into a tiny pair of jeans , the “ denim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ filings do not indicate whether Arnhart was aware of the provenance of the “ denim chicken ” remark directed at him outside the Kwik Stop .
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MARCH 13--In a late-night confrontation outside a Kwik Stop convenience store, a Florida Man pointed a 9mm pistol at three men after one of them called the alleged gunman a “denim chicken,” a reference that would only make sense to fans of the TV show “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”
According to police, Coby Arnhart, 50, approached the auto after Liam Neff, 22, called him a “denim chicken.” Arnhart allegedly reached into the vehicle and punched Neff in the face, and then slammed the passenger door on him.
After Neff was walloped, his brother Connor, 20, and another man exited the car and got into a “minor physical altercation” with the 6’ 3”, 255-pound Arnhart (seen at right). During the scuffle Tuesday night, cops charge, Arnhart pulled out a Smith & Wesson 9mm and pointed it at the Neff brothers and the third victim.
“The defendant did not attempt to retreat prior to drawing his firearm,” an arrest affidavit charges.
After leveling the gun at the trio, Arnhart got in his car and drove away from the convenience store, which is less than a mile from his home in Safety Harbor, a Tampa suburb. The Neffs live one block from Arnhart.
The 10:15 PM confrontation was witnessed by multiple individuals and recorded by a Kwik Stop surveillance camera, cops say.
During police questioning at his home, Arnhart “spontaneously stated he pointed his handgun” at the victims in self-defense, and claimed that he was punched first by one of the men.
Arnhart was charged with three counts of aggravated assault for allegedly pointing his pistol at the Neff brothers and the third man. Since he was “not given permission to enter the vehicle,” Arnhart was also charged with burglary with assault or battery for reaching into the car and striking the younger Neff.
Arnhart, who was booked into the Pinellas County jail on the four felonies, was freed early Wednesday morning after posting $165,000 bond.
Now, as for the “denim chicken.”
In "Charlie Kelly: King of the Rats," a 2010 episode of FX's “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” the character Charlie (played by Charlie Day) is treated to a birthday celebration by his degenerate friends at the gang’s hangout, Paddy’s Pub.
The gifts presented to Charlie were sculptural re-creations of items he had sketched out in his “dream book.” Along with a bird with teeth and an assortment of worm hats, Charlie was presented with a roasted chicken stuffed into a tiny pair of jeans, the “denim chicken” of his dreams.
Court filings do not indicate whether Arnhart was aware of the provenance of the “denim chicken” remark directed at him outside the Kwik Stop. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-03-12--McDonald's McDouble Burger Used As Weapon During Domestic Attack, Cops Say

A victim was struck in the head with a thrown McDonald ’ s McDouble burger during a domestic disturbance last night , Florida police report .
Cops allege that Tyler Hardeman “ engaged in a verbal argument with the victim ” at a residence in Holiday , a Tampa suburb .
During the 9:45 PM squabble , the 23-year-old Hardeman first “ threw a McDouble ( hamburger ) at the defendant ’ s head , ” a complaint affidavit reports .
The McDouble hit the victim in the left ear , but did not cause injury .
Hardeman also allegedly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim in the left knee , causing “ redness and lacerations.
” When the victim sought to run from Hardeman , cops say , he grabbed the victim ’ s shirt , “ which resulted in the shirt being ripped off the victim.
” The victim ’ s name was redacted from the affidavit by police .
Hardeman , seen above , was arrested for domestic aggravated battery with a deadly weapon .
Hardeman , who works as a packer at a liquor store , was booked into the Pasco County jail on @ @ @ @

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A victim was struck in the head with a thrown McDonald’s McDouble burger during a domestic disturbance last night, Florida police report.
Cops allege that Tyler Hardeman “engaged in a verbal argument with the victim” at a residence in Holiday, a Tampa suburb. During the 9:45 PM squabble, the 23-year-old Hardeman first “threw a McDouble (hamburger) at the defendant’s head,” a complaint affidavit reports.
The McDouble hit the victim in the left ear, but did not cause injury.
Hardeman also allegedly threw a vaping device, striking the victim in the left knee, causing “redness and lacerations.” When the victim sought to run from Hardeman, cops say, he grabbed the victim’s shirt, “which resulted in the shirt being ripped off the victim.”
The victim’s name was redacted from the affidavit by police.
Hardeman, seen above, was arrested for domestic aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Hardeman, who works as a packer at a liquor store, was booked into the Pasco County jail on the felony count.


thesmokinggun--2020-03-11--Amidst Toilet Paper Runs, Florida Man Busted

MARCH 11 -- As the coronavirus scare prompts panicked runs on toilet paper worldwide , a Florida Man was arrested yesterday for the 1 AM theft of some two-ply bath tissue from a neighbor ’ s vehicle , according to court records .
Police allege that Safraz Shakoor , 25 , burglarized a Dodge truck parked in the driveway of a residence a few blocks from his Clearwater home .
Shakoor , cops say , was recorded on a Ring video surveillance camera entering the unlocked truck ’ s backseat and swiping “ a roll of toilet paper from a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” A pack of the toilet paper -- perhaps the cheapest brand on the market -- sells for $ 1 at Dollar General ( though the retailer is currently out of stock , according to its web site ) .
The product is described as “ Made in the USA from 100 % recycled fiber.
” The truck ’ s owner told police that the toilet paper thief was a “ tall male with a gray hoodie , ” an arrest affidavit notes .
In short order , deputies located a suspect -- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” , 230-pound Shakoor -- matching that description at a nearby home .
“ Defendant consented to search of his person and a single roll of toilet paper was found in his right front pocket , ” cops say .
The seized item matched the Smart & Simple toilet paper swiped from the Dodge .
During post-arrest questioning , Shakoor “ denied entering vehicle.
” Pictured above , Shakoor was arrested on a felony burglary charge and booked into the county jail on $ 5000 bond .
Shakoor ’ s rap sheet includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marijuana and theft .
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MARCH 11--As the coronavirus scare prompts panicked runs on toilet paper worldwide, a Florida Man was arrested yesterday for the 1 AM theft of some two-ply bath tissue from a neighbor’s vehicle, according to court records.
Police allege that Safraz Shakoor, 25, burglarized a Dodge truck parked in the driveway of a residence a few blocks from his Clearwater home.
Shakoor, cops say, was recorded on a Ring video surveillance camera entering the unlocked truck’s backseat and swiping “a roll of toilet paper from a 6-pack of Smart & Simple bath tissue.”
A pack of the toilet paper--perhaps the cheapest brand on the market--sells for $1 at Dollar General (though the retailer is currently out of stock, according to its web site). The product is described as “Made in the USA from 100% recycled fiber.”
The truck’s owner told police that the toilet paper thief was a “tall male with a gray hoodie,” an arrest affidavit notes. In short order, deputies located a suspect--later identified as the 6’ 4”, 230-pound Shakoor--matching that description at a nearby home.
“Defendant consented to search of his person and a single roll of toilet paper was found in his right front pocket,” cops say. The seized item matched the Smart & Simple toilet paper swiped from the Dodge. During post-arrest questioning, Shakoor “denied entering vehicle.”
Pictured above, Shakoor was arrested on a felony burglary charge and booked into the county jail on $5000 bond. Shakoor’s rap sheet includes multiple convictions for possession and sale of marijuana and theft. (1 page)