thesmokinggun--2020-08-13--Self-Defense Claim In Nazi Shooting Case

AUGUST 13 -- The Oklahoma man arrested for shooting an unarmed woman who tore down a Nazi flag flying in front of his home claims that he “ acted in self-defense ” when striking the fleeing victim with a hail of bullets from his AR-15 rifle , according to court filings .
In arguing for a reduction of his $ 500,000 bail , Alexander Feaster , 45 , portrayed himself as a “ patriotic citizen ” and “ loyal American ” whose political beliefs had subjected him to threats , harassment , and the frequent theft of his flags , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s consciousness with the Third Reich and National Socialism.
” Feaster , who was locked up following the June 28 incident , has been charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon in connection with his shooting of Kyndal McVey , 26 .
According to a probable cause affidavit , McVey was at a party across from Feaster ’ s home when she crossed the street around 2:55 AM and grabbed one of the two swastika flags flying outside the residence .
As McVey ran away with one of the flags @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , without warning , opened fire , striking her several times in the lower abdomen and legs .
McVey ’ s gunshot injuries required multiple surgeries and several weeks of hospitalization .
In his motion for a bail reduction , Feaster contended that McVey ( seen below ) was the real criminal and should have been charged with an assortment of offenses , including larceny , trespassing , public intoxication , and a hate crime .
However , despite Feaster ’ s claim that he shot McVey because he was in fear of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bodily harm , ” investigators say that the Nazi enthusiast ’ s home security system recorded him gunning her down as she was “ obviously running away from his residence with only a flag in her hand.
” In fact , cops allege , it appears that Feaster was lying in wait for someone to try and steal his flags .
When cops searched Feaster ’ s home after the shooting , they noticed that a chair was placed at the front of the residence facing the door .
A large ashtray containing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a pair of handcuffs .
“ It appeared that Mr. Feaster was anticipating an incident to take place and had been watching from that spot , ” a sheriff ’ s deputy reported .
Investigators who seized Feaster ’ s AR-15 noted that the defendant ’ s home contained several other firearms in plain view and “ other military style gear.
” Feaster , an unemployed oilfield worker , spent 10 years in the military and was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq .
As described in the bail motion , Feaster -- @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McVey -- is not a violent man .
The AR-15 was a “ precautionary weapon ” that Feaster fired below the flag thief ’ s “ center mass , ” a purposeful sparing of the fleeing woman ’ s life .
After six weeks in the Garfield County jail , a judge yesterday granted Feaster ’ s motion , lowering his bail to $ 75,000 .
The alleged gunman was subsequently released from custody and will be allowed to reside with his mother in a neighboring county .
A judge has ordered him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a court filing last week , Feaster said that he considers himself a hate crime victim , and that no negative implications should result from his public display of a “ flag of disloyalty.
” While Feaster “ does not subscribe to all the tenets of National Socialism , ” he “ believes that the United States ’ economic situation , as it is now , is not dissimilar from the Weimar Republic of Germany in the early 1930 ’ s when Adolph Hitler was elected Chancellor .
He has held these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years.
” As seen below , one of the exhibits attached to Feaster ’ s court petition was a photo showing two swastika flags attached to his one-bedroom , one-bathroom home .
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AUGUST 13--The Oklahoma man arrested for shooting an unarmed woman who tore down a Nazi flag flying in front of his home claims that he “acted in self-defense” when striking the fleeing victim with a hail of bullets from his AR-15 rifle, according to court filings.
In arguing for a reduction of his $500,000 bail, Alexander Feaster, 45, portrayed himself as a “patriotic citizen” and “loyal American” whose political beliefs had subjected him to threats, harassment, and the frequent theft of his flags, which “were associated in the public’s consciousness with the Third Reich and National Socialism.”
Feaster, who was locked up following the June 28 incident, has been charged with assault and battery with a deadly weapon in connection with his shooting of Kyndal McVey, 26.
According to a probable cause affidavit, McVey was at a party across from Feaster’s home when she crossed the street around 2:55 AM and grabbed one of the two swastika flags flying outside the residence. As McVey ran away with one of the flags, Feaster emerged from his home and, without warning, opened fire, striking her several times in the lower abdomen and legs.
McVey’s gunshot injuries required multiple surgeries and several weeks of hospitalization.
In his motion for a bail reduction, Feaster contended that McVey (seen below) was the real criminal and should have been charged with an assortment of offenses, including larceny, trespassing, public intoxication, and a hate crime.
However, despite Feaster’s claim that he shot McVey because he was in fear of “imminent danger of death or great bodily harm,” investigators say that the Nazi enthusiast’s home security system recorded him gunning her down as she was “obviously running away from his residence with only a flag in her hand.”
In fact, cops allege, it appears that Feaster was lying in wait for someone to try and steal his flags. When cops searched Feaster’s home after the shooting, they noticed that a chair was placed at the front of the residence facing the door. A large ashtray containing several cigarette butts was nearby, as was a pair of handcuffs. “It appeared that Mr. Feaster was anticipating an incident to take place and had been watching from that spot,” a sheriff’s deputy reported.
Investigators who seized Feaster’s AR-15 noted that the defendant’s home contained several other firearms in plain view and “other military style gear.” Feaster, an unemployed oilfield worker, spent 10 years in the military and was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.
As described in the bail motion, Feaster--who fired at least seven shots at McVey--is not a violent man. The AR-15 was a “precautionary weapon” that Feaster fired below the flag thief’s “center mass,” a purposeful sparing of the fleeing woman’s life.
After six weeks in the Garfield County jail, a judge yesterday granted Feaster’s motion, lowering his bail to $75,000. The alleged gunman was subsequently released from custody and will be allowed to reside with his mother in a neighboring county. A judge has ordered him to have no contact with McVey.
In a court filing last week, Feaster said that he considers himself a hate crime victim, and that no negative implications should result from his public display of a “flag of disloyalty.” While Feaster “does not subscribe to all the tenets of National Socialism,” he “believes that the United States’ economic situation, as it is now, is not dissimilar from the Weimar Republic of Germany in the early 1930’s when Adolph Hitler was elected Chancellor. He has held these views for the last two to three years.”
As seen below, one of the exhibits attached to Feaster’s court petition was a photo showing two swastika flags attached to his one-bedroom, one-bathroom home. (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-17--Woman Busted For Nautical Nastiness

Woman Busted For Nautical Nastiness

AUGUST 17 -- In a novel bit of nautical nastiness , a Florida Woman opened the port hatch of her boat and proceeded to urinate on her husband who was asleep in the bed below , police charge .
According to investigators , Heather Smith , 48 , and her spouse early yesterday “ got into a verbal altercation while on their cabin cruiser at sea ” near a small island about 10 miles northwest of Clearwater .
Around 1 AM Sunday , cops say , the 47-year-old victim was snoozing when Smith “ opened the front port hatch , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ roof of the interior cabin bedroom.
” Smith then “ urinated on the victim ” from above .
When Smith ’ s husband subsequently exited the cabin area , she allegedly bit him on the stomach .
The victim , cops reported , “ had injuries that matched the story.
” When questioned by police , Smith reportedly “ admitted to biting and urinating on the victim.
” Seen above , Smith was arrested for domestic battery , a misdemeanor , and booked into the county jail around 4:40 AM .
She was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recognizance , though a judge ordered her to be outfitted with an alcohol monitor .
Smith , who will be allowed contact with her husband , lives with her spouse in a waterfront condominium -- complete with boat slip -- on Tierra Verde , an island just south of St. Petersburg .
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AUGUST 17--In a novel bit of nautical nastiness, a Florida Woman opened the port hatch of her boat and proceeded to urinate on her husband who was asleep in the bed below, police charge.
According to investigators, Heather Smith, 48, and her spouse early yesterday “got into a verbal altercation while on their cabin cruiser at sea” near a small island about 10 miles northwest of Clearwater.
Around 1 AM Sunday, cops say, the 47-year-old victim was snoozing when Smith “opened the front port hatch,” which is “located in the roof of the interior cabin bedroom.” Smith then “urinated on the victim” from above.
When Smith’s husband subsequently exited the cabin area, she allegedly bit him on the stomach. The victim, cops reported, “had injuries that matched the story.”
When questioned by police, Smith reportedly “admitted to biting and urinating on the victim.”
Seen above, Smith was arrested for domestic battery, a misdemeanor, and booked into the county jail around 4:40 AM. She was released from custody today on her own recognizance, though a judge ordered her to be outfitted with an alcohol monitor.
Smith, who will be allowed contact with her husband, lives with her spouse in a waterfront condominium--complete with boat slip--on Tierra Verde, an island just south of St. Petersburg. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-18--Police: Man Strangled Pit Bull To Death After Pet Bit Girlfriend's Ankle

A Florida Man yesterday choked his pit bull to death after the dog bit his girlfriend on the ankle , according to a criminal complaint .
Joseph Wayne Walker , 38 , allegedly killed the animal in the front yard of his Pinellas Park home around 1 AM Sunday .
Walker , seen at right , was charged with cruelty to animals , a felony , in connection with the strangling of the 10-year-old canine .
Cops say the 25-pound pit bull bit Walker ’ s girlfriend , resulting in a laceration to her ankle .
When the woman entered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she told Walker -- who was asleep at the time of the dog bite -- what occurred .
Walker , cops allege , responded by bringing the dog to the home ’ s front yard , where he straddled the animal and “ choked it using two hands.
” During subsequent police questioning , Walker reportedly admitted to killing the dog , and told officers that it “ took a couple of minutes for the dog to die.
” Walker , cops noted , had “ scratch marks on his stomach from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chokehold.
” The arrest affidavit does not disclose how police learned of the strangulation .
Walker was released early today from the county jail after posting $ 10,000 bond .
A judge has ordered Walker to be outfitted with an alcohol monitor and has barred him from having any pets .
Walker is a felon whose rap sheet includes convictions for domestic battery ; marijuana possession ; drunk driving ; obstructing police ; felony battery ; criminal mischief ; and violating a restraining order .

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A Florida Man yesterday choked his pit bull to death after the dog bit his girlfriend on the ankle, according to a criminal complaint.
Joseph Wayne Walker, 38, allegedly killed the animal in the front yard of his Pinellas Park home around 1 AM Sunday. Walker, seen at right, was charged with cruelty to animals, a felony, in connection with the strangling of the 10-year-old canine.
Cops say the 25-pound pit bull bit Walker’s girlfriend, resulting in a laceration to her ankle. When the woman entered the house to clean the wound, she told Walker--who was asleep at the time of the dog bite--what occurred.
Walker, cops allege, responded by bringing the dog to the home’s front yard, where he straddled the animal and “choked it using two hands.”
During subsequent police questioning, Walker reportedly admitted to killing the dog, and told officers that it “took a couple of minutes for the dog to die.” Walker, cops noted, had “scratch marks on his stomach from the dog trying to get out of the chokehold.”
The arrest affidavit does not disclose how police learned of the strangulation.
Walker was released early today from the county jail after posting $10,000 bond. A judge has ordered Walker to be outfitted with an alcohol monitor and has barred him from having any pets.
Walker is a felon whose rap sheet includes convictions for domestic battery; marijuana possession; drunk driving; obstructing police; felony battery; criminal mischief; and violating a restraining order.


thesmokinggun--2020-08-18--Brazen Thief Drove Car Into Home Depot

Brazen Thief Drove Car Into Home Depot

AUGUST 18 -- Usually , when someone decides to drive their car into a Home Depot for some thieving , they have the good sense to do it when the retailer is closed .
The 42-year-old Alabama woman , cops say , was behind the wheel of a Pontiac Sunfire that drove into a Home Depot Friday morning .
The bizarre incident was recorded by surveillance cameras inside the store in Trussville , a Birmingham suburb .
Police today identified Braswell as the suspect in the August 14 theft , and asked the public for help in determining her whereabouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including burglary , criminal mischief , and theft .
Cops believe that Braswell ( seen at right ) had first staged merchandise in the store before returning in the 2000 Pontiac to pick up the goods ( a leaf blower and a dehumidifier ) around 9 AM .
After backing in through the store ’ s front sliding doors -- which were clipped by the Pontiac -- Braswell navigated her way down an aisle , but not before plowing into a display and scattering customers .
Investigators connected Braswell to the brazen heist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pontiac ’ s license plate and recorded video .
Cops say Braswell used the vehicle without the owner ’ s permission .
Braswell ’ s rap sheet includes a burglary conviction and a late-May arrest for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia .
The drug case is pending .

8/20 UPDATE: Braswell was arrested today on an assortment of charges and is locked up in lieu of $58,000 bond.
AUGUST 18--Usually, when someone decides to drive their car into a Home Depot for some thieving, they have the good sense to do it when the retailer is closed.
Not Gwendolyn Braswell.
The 42-year-old Alabama woman, cops say, was behind the wheel of a Pontiac Sunfire that drove into a Home Depot Friday morning. The bizarre incident was recorded by surveillance cameras inside the store in Trussville, a Birmingham suburb.
Police today identified Braswell as the suspect in the August 14 theft, and asked the public for help in determining her whereabouts. Braswell is facing multiple charges, including burglary, criminal mischief, and theft.
Cops believe that Braswell (seen in the adjacent mug shot) had first staged merchandise in the store before returning in the 2000 Pontiac to pick up the goods (a leaf blower and a dehumidifier) around 9 AM.
After backing in through the store’s front sliding doors--which were clipped by the Pontiac--Braswell navigated her way down an aisle, but not before plowing into a display and scattering customers.
Investigators connected Braswell to the brazen heist thanks to witnesses who took down the Pontiac’s license plate and recorded video. Cops say Braswell used the vehicle without the owner’s permission.
Braswell’s rap sheet includes a burglary conviction and a late-May arrest for possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The drug case is pending.


thesmokinggun--2020-08-19--Trump Fan Clobbered Biden Backer In Lawn Sign Dispute, Police Say

A dispute between next-door neighbors over the placement of political yard signs turned violent , with a Donald Trump supporter punching a Joe Biden backer in the face , Florida cops allege .
According to police , a confrontation Friday afternoon resulted in the arrest of Anthony Vullo , 55 , on a misdemeanor battery charge .
Vullo , seen at right , reportedly was miffed that Joseph Lebert , 48 , had placed a Biden sign in front of his Trump sign , thus obscuring it from the view of passing cars and pedestrians on their street in DeBary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Orlando .
Vullo is a registered Republican , while Lebert is a registered Democrat , according to state voter records .
After a witness notified him that Vullo had “ took his political yard sign from his yard and threw it across the yard , ” Lebert confronted his neighbor .
Lebert told cops Vullo “ stated it was rude of him to place a political yard sign in front of his own and blocking it from view.
” Lebert said that he and Vullo then pushed each other before Vullo punched him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ obvious signs of injury over his left eye , ” Lebert declined medical treatment , police reported .
While Vullo admitted that he “ tossed ” Lebert ’ s Biden sign , he claimed that he only punched Lebert after his neighbor swung at him and missed .
A witness , however , corroborated Lebert ’ s account of the incident .
After being booked into the county jail , Vullo was released on his own recognizance in advance of his September 14 arraignment on the misdemeanor count .
He has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with Lebert , and has been prohibited from possessing firearms or other weapons , according to a pretrial supervision order .
As seen below , the Vullo and Lebert residences share a contiguous front lawn that is only separated by a picket fence fragment .

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A dispute between next-door neighbors over the placement of political yard signs turned violent, with a Donald Trump supporter punching a Joe Biden backer in the face, Florida cops allege.
According to police, a confrontation Friday afternoon resulted in the arrest of Anthony Vullo, 55, on a misdemeanor battery charge.
Vullo, seen at right, reportedly was miffed that Joseph Lebert, 48, had placed a Biden sign in front of his Trump sign, thus obscuring it from the view of passing cars and pedestrians on their street in DeBary, a city 25 miles north of Orlando.
Vullo is a registered Republican, while Lebert is a registered Democrat, according to state voter records.
After a witness notified him that Vullo had “took his political yard sign from his yard and threw it across the yard,” Lebert confronted his neighbor. Lebert told cops Vullo “stated it was rude of him to place a political yard sign in front of his own and blocking it from view.”
Lebert said that he and Vullo then pushed each other before Vullo punched him in the face. Though he had “obvious signs of injury over his left eye,” Lebert declined medical treatment, police reported.
While Vullo admitted that he “tossed” Lebert’s Biden sign, he claimed that he only punched Lebert after his neighbor swung at him and missed. A witness, however, corroborated Lebert’s account of the incident.
After being booked into the county jail, Vullo was released on his own recognizance in advance of his September 14 arraignment on the misdemeanor count. He has been ordered by a judge to have no contact with Lebert, and has been prohibited from possessing firearms or other weapons, according to a pretrial supervision order.
As seen below, the Vullo and Lebert residences share a contiguous front lawn that is only separated by a picket fence fragment.


thesmokinggun--2020-08-20--Meth User Tried To Sell Child For $2500

Meth User Tried To Sell Child For $2500

AUGUST 20 -- A Kentucky man has copped to trying to sell his girlfriend ’ s child for $ 2500 outside a convenience store .
According to police , a tipster called 911 around 1:20 AM Sunday to report that a male suspect approached two individuals and offered to sell them the four-year-old child ( who was with the man at a Speedy Mart in Corbin , a city in the state ’ s southeastern corner ) .
Witnesses provided Kentucky State Police officers with the license plate of the suspect ’ s white Nissan , which led them to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Inside , they found the child , his mother Gertrude Hinson , 26 , and Harry Day , 29 .
During questioning , Day and Hinson reportedly admitted to using methamphetamine earlier in the day .
A search of the residence turned up meth and drug paraphernalia , cops say .
Additionally , Day had visible track marks that were still bleeding .
Since Day had driven back to Hinson ’ s residence from the Speedy Mart ( seen below ) , police administered a field sobriety test , which Day failed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ human trafficking , DUI , and two vehicular counts .
Hinson was charged with meth possession , endangering the welfare of a child , and possession of drug paraphernalia .
Both were booked into the Knox County jail , where Hinson is being held on $ 5000 bond in advance of an August 25 District Court hearing .
During his initial court appearance Monday , Day wasted no time copping to the felony trafficking charge , for which he was sentenced to 360 days in custody .
The DUI count was dropped as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child Day sought to sell -- apparently for drug money -- was the product of a prior relationship of Hinson ’ s .
While the juvenile was initially placed in the custody of child welfare workers , it is unclear who is now caring for the child .

AUGUST 20--A Kentucky man has copped to trying to sell his girlfriend’s child for $2500 outside a convenience store.
According to police, a tipster called 911 around 1:20 AM Sunday to report that a male suspect approached two individuals and offered to sell them the four-year-old child (who was with the man at a Speedy Mart in Corbin, a city in the state’s southeastern corner).
Witnesses provided Kentucky State Police officers with the license plate of the suspect’s white Nissan, which led them to a home about five miles away. Inside, they found the child, his mother Gertrude Hinson, 26, and Harry Day, 29.
During questioning, Day and Hinson reportedly admitted to using methamphetamine earlier in the day. A search of the residence turned up meth and drug paraphernalia, cops say. Additionally, Day had visible track marks that were still bleeding.
Since Day had driven back to Hinson’s residence from the Speedy Mart (seen below), police administered a field sobriety test, which Day failed.
Day was arrested and charged with promoting human trafficking, DUI, and two vehicular counts. Hinson was charged with meth possession, endangering the welfare of a child, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were booked into the Knox County jail, where Hinson is being held on $5000 bond in advance of an August 25 District Court hearing.
During his initial court appearance Monday, Day wasted no time copping to the felony trafficking charge, for which he was sentenced to 360 days in custody. The DUI count was dropped as part of a plea deal.
The child Day sought to sell--apparently for drug money--was the product of a prior relationship of Hinson’s. While the juvenile was initially placed in the custody of child welfare workers, it is unclear who is now caring for the child.


thesmokinggun--2020-08-21--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

AUGUST 21 -- 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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thesmokinggun--2020-08-24--Cops: Woman Beat Father Over His Flatulence

AUGUST 24 -- A Florida Woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly battering her father “ due to his flatulence ” inside their residence , police say .
According to an arrest affidavit , Nicole Dozois , 40 , shares a bedroom with the 59-year-old victim in a home in Largo , a city in the Tampa Bay area .
Around 2 AM Sunday , Dozois “ became angry ” with her father “ due to his flatulence and an argument ensued , ” police report .
Dozois then allegedly attacked her father , punching him in the face “ numerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , cops noted that the victim “ had a bloodied left eye and scratches all over his neck as a result ” of the attack .
Dozois was arrested for domestic battery and booked into the county jail .
She was later released on her own recognizance .
Pictured above , Dozois , who has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge , has been ordered by a judge to have no contact with her father .
Dozois ’ s rap sheet includes convictions for theft and violating probation .
She was arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the head inside the family ’ s Largo home ( seen below ) .
Prosecutors , however , subsequently declined to pursue a domestic battery case against Dozois .
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AUGUST 24--A Florida Woman was arrested yesterday for allegedly battering her father “due to his flatulence” inside their residence, police say.
According to an arrest affidavit, Nicole Dozois, 40, shares a bedroom with the 59-year-old victim in a home in Largo, a city in the Tampa Bay area.
Around 2 AM Sunday, Dozois “became angry” with her father “due to his flatulence and an argument ensued,” police report. Dozois then allegedly attacked her father, punching him in the face “numerous times.”
Upon responding to the residence, cops noted that the victim “had a bloodied left eye and scratches all over his neck as a result” of the attack.
Dozois was arrested for domestic battery and booked into the county jail. She was later released on her own recognizance.
Pictured above, Dozois, who has pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge, has been ordered by a judge to have no contact with her father.
Dozois’s rap sheet includes convictions for theft and violating probation. She was arrested in 2018 for allegedly punching her sister in the head inside the family’s Largo home (seen below). Prosecutors, however, subsequently declined to pursue a domestic battery case against Dozois. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-27--Disney Guard Battered Over Mask Rules

Disney Guard Battered Over Mask Rules

AUGUST 27 -- A Disney worker was struck in the head by a theme park patron who became upset when told that a mask worn by one of his children did not meet safety standards .
Cops say Enrico Toro , 35 , was at Epcot in Orlando , Florida earlier this month when he allegedly battered a 29-year-old security guard at the park ’ s check-in area .
When Toro , accompanied by his wife and three children , arrived at Epcot , he was told that the masks the family were wearing did not meet Disney ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their car and came back a few minutes later with new masks .
However , when Disney guard Michael Drake declared that one of the children “ still did not have a proper mask , ” Toro exploded , saying , “ Call the police , they will have to shoot me to leave.
” As Drake reached for his phone to dial a supervisor , Toro struck him in the head , according to an arrest affidavit .
As Toro ’ s wife pushed him away , cops allege , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ Drake ] lived and was going to kill him.
” Drake ’ s account of the confrontation was corroborated by three witnesses who provided police with sworn statements .
Seen above , Toro , who lives in Orlando , was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge .
He is free on $ 500 bond in advance of his arraignment on September 15 .
As detailed on its web site , Disney will not admit anyone wearing “ neck gaiters , open-chin triangle bandanas , and face coverings containing valves , mesh material @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 page )

AUGUST 27--A Disney worker was struck in the head by a theme park patron who became upset when told that a mask worn by one of his children did not meet safety standards.
Cops say Enrico Toro, 35, was at Epcot in Orlando, Florida earlier this month when he allegedly battered a 29-year-old security guard at the park’s check-in area.
When Toro, accompanied by his wife and three children, arrived at Epcot, he was told that the masks the family were wearing did not meet Disney’s safety requirements. So the family returned to their car and came back a few minutes later with new masks.
However, when Disney guard Michael Drake declared that one of the children “still did not have a proper mask,” Toro exploded, saying, “Call the police, they will have to shoot me to leave.”
As Drake reached for his phone to dial a supervisor, Toro struck him in the head, according to an arrest affidavit. As Toro’s wife pushed him away, cops allege, he “began threatening that he knew where [Drake] lived and was going to kill him.”
Drake’s account of the confrontation was corroborated by three witnesses who provided police with sworn statements.
Seen above, Toro, who lives in Orlando, was arrested on a misdemeanor battery charge. He is free on $500 bond in advance of his arraignment on September 15.
As detailed on its web site, Disney will not admit anyone wearing “neck gaiters, open-chin triangle bandanas, and face coverings containing valves, mesh material or holes of any kind.” (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-27--Motorist Was Watching Movie When His Tesla Crashed Into Cop Car

As his Tesla operated in autopilot mode on a North Carolina highway , a motorist was watching a movie on his phone when the vehicle crashed into a police car early this morning , investigators say .
According to police , Devainder Goli , a 66-year-old emergency room doctor from Raleigh , was traveling home just after midnight on Highway 64 when his Tesla Model S sedan struck a Nash County Sheriff 's Office patrol car ( which then caromed into a North Carolina State Highway Patrol vehicle ) .
A sheriff ’ s deputy and a state trooper had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previous accident .
While they were knocked to the pavement in the Tesla crash , neither was seriously injured .
A subsequent investigation determined that Goli ( seen above ) was watching a movie on his phone while the Tesla was in autopilot mode .
Due to an assortment of cameras and ultrasonic sensors , the electric car manufacturer claims autopilot is safer than a human driver in average driving conditions .
Pictured above , Goli has been charged with a pair of vehicular law violations , including driving a motor vehicle while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or video player.
” Goli ’ s damaged Tesla and the sheriff ’ s squad car are pictured below .
Police have not identified what movie Goli was watching when the crash occurred .

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As his Tesla operated in autopilot mode on a North Carolina highway, a motorist was watching a movie on his phone when the vehicle crashed into a police car early this morning, investigators say.
According to police, Devainder Goli, a 66-year-old emergency room doctor from Raleigh, was traveling home just after midnight on Highway 64 when his Tesla Model S sedan struck a Nash County Sheriff's Office patrol car (which then caromed into a North Carolina State Highway Patrol vehicle).
A sheriff’s deputy and a state trooper had stopped on the highway due to a previous accident. While they were knocked to the pavement in the Tesla crash, neither was seriously injured.
A subsequent investigation determined that Goli (seen above) was watching a movie on his phone while the Tesla was in autopilot mode. Due to an assortment of cameras and ultrasonic sensors, the electric car manufacturer claims autopilot is safer than a human driver in average driving conditions.
Pictured above, Goli has been charged with a pair of vehicular law violations, including driving a motor vehicle while “viewing any television, computer, or video player.”
Goli’s damaged Tesla and the sheriff’s squad car are pictured below.
Police have not identified what movie Goli was watching when the crash occurred.


thesmokinggun--2020-08-26--Iowa Man Busted For Driving Car Into Protesters

AUGUST 26 -- An Iowa man arrested for allegedly driving his car into a crowd of protesters -- several of whom were struck by the vehicle -- told cops that the victims needed “ an attitude adjustment , ” according to a criminal complaint .
Investigators say that Michael Stepanek , 45 , was driving his Toyota Camry Friday evening in Iowa City when he got stuck behind other cars “ due to a protest in the intersection ahead of him.
” The protest was organized by Iowa Freedom Riders , a group formed earlier this year in response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the complaint , Stepanek honked his car horn before making a U-turn with his tires screeching .
He then “ shut off his lights , and drove around the block , ” turning on a street “ where there were no vehicles between him and the protesters.
” Stepanek then “ intentionally struck multiple protesters with his vehicle and sped away , ” cops charge .
As seen above , a video shows the Toyota barreling through the protesters , one of whom lands on the car ’ s hood .
Seen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a pair of felony charges and booked into the Johnson County jail , where he is being held in lieu of $ 15,000 bond .
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AUGUST 26--An Iowa man arrested for allegedly driving his car into a crowd of protesters--several of whom were struck by the vehicle--told cops that the victims needed “an attitude adjustment,” according to a criminal complaint.
Investigators say that Michael Stepanek, 45, was driving his Toyota Camry Friday evening in Iowa City when he got stuck behind other cars “due to a protest in the intersection ahead of him.”
The protest was organized by Iowa Freedom Riders, a group formed earlier this year in response to instances of alleged police brutality.
According to the complaint, Stepanek honked his car horn before making a U-turn with his tires screeching. He then “shut off his lights, and drove around the block,” turning on a street “where there were no vehicles between him and the protesters.”
Stepanek then “intentionally struck multiple protesters with his vehicle and sped away,” cops charge. As seen above, a video shows the Toyota barreling through the protesters, one of whom lands on the car’s hood.
Stepanek, Iowa City police reported, “said the protesters needed ‘an attitude adjustment.’”
Seen above, Stepanek was busted yesterday on a pair of felony charges and booked into the Johnson County jail, where he is being held in lieu of $15,000 bond. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-26--Ace Is The Place Where A Covidiot Will Cough In Your Face

After repeatedly being asked to wear a mask inside an Ace Hardware store , a Florida Man allegedly coughed directly in the face of an employee before backhanding the victim and then striking a customer in the face , cops charge .
Russell Wood , 51 , was arrested for battery following a confrontation yesterday afternoon at store in Largo , a city in the Tampa Bay area .
The 6 ’ 6 ” , 200-pound Wood was booked into the Pinellas County jail on the misdemeanor count .
A judge this morning set his bond at $ 250 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ right ) was asked by employees to leave the hardware store since he “ refused to wear a mask.
” While being asked to vacate the business , Wood “ turned around and coughed directly in the face '' of a male employee , according to an arrest affidavit .
Wood then “ took a small step backward and slapped the victim with the backside of his hand , ” cops say .
While subsequently “ being ushered out of the business , ” Wood “ struck a customer in the face as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threatened to burn down the hardware store .
Wood fled the scene , but was quickly apprehended by Largo Police Department officers .
“ The defendant advised he was defending himself and admitted to striking the victim , ” a patrolman reported .
Wood ’ s rap sheet includes convictions for drunk driving ( twice ) , violating probation , and habitually driving with a suspended or revoked license .

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After repeatedly being asked to wear a mask inside an Ace Hardware store, a Florida Man allegedly coughed directly in the face of an employee before backhanding the victim and then striking a customer in the face, cops charge.
Russell Wood, 51, was arrested for battery following a confrontation yesterday afternoon at store in Largo, a city in the Tampa Bay area. The 6’ 6”, 200-pound Wood was booked into the Pinellas County jail on the misdemeanor count. A judge this morning set his bond at $250.
Police charge that Wood (seen at right) was asked by employees to leave the hardware store since he “refused to wear a mask.” While being asked to vacate the business, Wood “turned around and coughed directly in the face" of a male employee, according to an arrest affidavit.
Wood then “took a small step backward and slapped the victim with the backside of his hand,” cops say. While subsequently “being ushered out of the business,” Wood “struck a customer in the face as well.” Police allege that Wood also threatened to burn down the hardware store.
Wood fled the scene, but was quickly apprehended by Largo Police Department officers. “The defendant advised he was defending himself and admitted to striking the victim,” a patrolman reported.
Wood’s rap sheet includes convictions for drunk driving (twice), violating probation, and habitually driving with a suspended or revoked license.


thesmokinggun--2020-08-25--Mother, 64, And Son, 43, Charged With Incest

AUGUST 25 -- Here ’ s one way to pass time while in family quarantine : A 64-year-old woman and her 43-year-old son are facing criminal charges after they were allegedly caught having sex on the couch in their Massachusetts home , according to a police report .
Cheryl Lavoie and her son Tony have been charged with incest in connection with a late-night encounter in May inside a residence in Fitchburg , a city 40 miles from Boston .
During an arraignment Thursday , both Lavoies pleaded not guilty to the felony count .
A District Court judge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact with each other , has set a pretrial hearing for October 27 .
As first reported by the Sentinel & Enterprise , Tony Lavoie ’ s wife told police that she “ walked in on her husband ... having sex with his mother ” on the living room couch .
The woman said that both Lavoies were naked and that Cheryl was atop her son .
During police questioning the Lavoies reportedly admitted to the “ consensual ” sexual encounter , with both claiming it was their first time together .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about it , I made a mistake and I am embarrassed enough as it is , ” Tony Lavoie told police .
“ Yes we did have sex , it just happened , ” he added .
When asked how it “ just happened , ” Lavoie said he was playing a video game in the living room when he and his mother “ just started to kiss and have sex.
” Cheryl Lavoie told cops that , “ I was on top of my son , on the couch ” when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s wife .
Cheryl explained that , “ myself and my son have gotten a lot closer over the last few months and we just had sex after we were kissing.
” Asked if she had removed her own clothes , Cheryl replied , “ No , we took off each other ’ s clothes.
” According to the Fitchburg Police Department report -- which was provided to TSG by the Sentinel & Enterprise -- Tony Lavoie did not appear “ nervous or upset ” about having sex with his mother .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more embarrassed about getting caught by his wife , ” a patrolman noted .
The Lavoies , each of whom is free on a personal recognizance bond , face a maximum of 20 years in jail if convicted of incest .
Since her name was not on the apartment lease , Cheryl Lavoie has relocated from the family ’ s residence ( seen below ) .
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AUGUST 25--Here’s one way to pass time while in family quarantine:
A 64-year-old woman and her 43-year-old son are facing criminal charges after they were allegedly caught having sex on the couch in their Massachusetts home, according to a police report.
Cheryl Lavoie and her son Tony have been charged with incest in connection with a late-night encounter in May inside a residence in Fitchburg, a city 40 miles from Boston.
During an arraignment Thursday, both Lavoies pleaded not guilty to the felony count. A District Court judge, who ordered the pair to have no contact with each other, has set a pretrial hearing for October 27.
As first reported by the Sentinel & Enterprise, Tony Lavoie’s wife told police that she “walked in on her husband...having sex with his mother” on the living room couch. The woman said that both Lavoies were naked and that Cheryl was atop her son.
During police questioning the Lavoies reportedly admitted to the “consensual” sexual encounter, with both claiming it was their first time together. “I don’t want to talk about it, I made a mistake and I am embarrassed enough as it is,” Tony Lavoie told police. “Yes we did have sex, it just happened,” he added.
When asked how it “just happened,” Lavoie said he was playing a video game in the living room when he and his mother “just started to kiss and have sex.”
Cheryl Lavoie told cops that, “I was on top of my son, on the couch” when they were “caught” by Tony’s wife. Cheryl explained that, “myself and my son have gotten a lot closer over the last few months and we just had sex after we were kissing.” Asked if she had removed her own clothes, Cheryl replied, “No, we took off each other’s clothes.”
According to the Fitchburg Police Department report--which was provided to TSG by the Sentinel & Enterprise--Tony Lavoie did not appear “nervous or upset” about having sex with his mother. “It appeared to me that Tony was more embarrassed about getting caught by his wife,” a patrolman noted.
The Lavoies, each of whom is free on a personal recognizance bond, face a maximum of 20 years in jail if convicted of incest. Since her name was not on the apartment lease, Cheryl Lavoie has relocated from the family’s residence (seen below). (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-28--Abe Lincoln Reenactor Busted For Child Porn

AUGUST 28 -- An Illinois man widely known for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln was arrested today on child porn and prostitution charges .
George Buss , 63 , was jailed after police took him into custody this morning at his home in Freeport , a city 115 miles west of Chicago ( and about 220 miles north of Springfield , the 16th president ’ s hometown ) .
Police did not offer further details of the charges against Buss , who was collared after a six-month investigation .
He is facing a felony charge for allegedly producing child pornography @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prostitute .
A second man , Tyler Dotson , was also arrested .
Dotson , 22 , was charged with two counts of distributing child porn , a felony , as well as prostitution .
Both Buss and Dotson are locked up in lieu of $ 200,000 bond .
Buss is pictured above in a police mug shot and his Lincoln headshot .
Buss is a retired high school teacher who , for 35 years , has portrayed Lincoln across Illinois and the United States .
He has appeared at elementary schools , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ War and Lincoln-Douglas debate reenactments , Ford ’ s Theater , car shows , Presidents ’ Day celebrations , and The Association of Lincoln Presenters conferences .
According to his web site , the “ tall , thin , and bearded ” Buss was “ frequently told of his resemblance to Honest Abe.
” In 1986 , Buss made his first appearance as Lincoln at a National Educational Association convention in New Orleans .
Last November , on the anniversary of the Gettysburg address , Buss delivered the brief speech during ceremonies at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if convicted of the child porn charge , Buss could face a prison sentence in excess of one score years , a maximum $ 100,000 fine , and placement on the sex offender registry .

AUGUST 28--An Illinois man widely known for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln was arrested today on child porn and prostitution charges.
George Buss, 63, was jailed after police took him into custody this morning at his home in Freeport, a city 115 miles west of Chicago (and about 220 miles north of Springfield, the 16th president’s hometown).
Police did not offer further details of the charges against Buss, who was collared after a six-month investigation. He is facing a felony charge for allegedly producing child pornography and a misdemeanor count for patronizing a prostitute.
A second man, Tyler Dotson, was also arrested. Dotson, 22, was charged with two counts of distributing child porn, a felony, as well as prostitution.
Both Buss and Dotson are locked up in lieu of $200,000 bond. Buss is pictured above in a police mug shot and his Lincoln headshot.
Buss is a retired high school teacher who, for 35 years, has portrayed Lincoln across Illinois and the United States. He has appeared at elementary schools, historical societies, state fairs, Civil War and Lincoln-Douglas debate reenactments, Ford’s Theater, car shows, Presidents’ Day celebrations, and The Association of Lincoln Presenters conferences.
According to his web site, the “tall, thin, and bearded” Buss was “frequently told of his resemblance to Honest Abe.” In 1986, Buss made his first appearance as Lincoln at a National Educational Association convention in New Orleans. Last November, on the anniversary of the Gettysburg address, Buss delivered the brief speech during ceremonies at the Gettysburg National Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
if convicted of the child porn charge, Buss could face a prison sentence in excess of one score years, a maximum $100,000 fine, and placement on the sex offender registry. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-08-28--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

AUGUST 28 -- 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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thesmokinggun--2020-08-31--Naked Taco Bell Fan Nabbed In Drive-Thru

AUGUST 31 -- An Oklahoma man arrested Saturday night for going through a Taco Bell drive-thru naked told police that all his clothes were in the wash and that he was unaware such nude motoring was illegal , records show .
According to investigators , Christopher Sale , 61 , “ placed an order through the drive thru lane speaker ” at a Taco Bell ( seen above ) about two miles from his Oklahoma City residence .
When Sale subsequently pulled his 2021 Ford Ranger to the drive-thru window to pay for his order , a 41-year-old female employee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed that he was completely naked , ” according to a police report .
Despite Sale ’ s nudity , the Taco Bell worker accepted payment from him and gave him his food .
However , the employee told police that she believed Sale then sought to extend the encounter by asking her to add a taco to his already completed order .
The worker told cops that she had “ no desire to continue any contact ” with the nude Taco Bell patron , and “ asked another employee to complete the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 26-year-old woman , provided Sale with the additional taco .
She , too , told police of “ clearly and easily ” seeing Sale ’ s genitals from her perch in the drive-thru window .
After receiving the extra taco , Sale “ still did not leave and asked her for additional sauces , ” which she provided .
Sale then asked the Taco Bell worker for more napkins .
He then pulled away in his pickup truck .
But Sale immediately returned to the order speaker and “ asked for even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said they believed Sale “ wanted to continue the exposer incident.
” A cop concurred , writing that , “ Sale came to this restaurant naked with the intent of allowing himself to be seen naked especially his genital area.
” A patrolman responding to a 911 call about a naked Taco Bell customer found Sale in the drive-thru lane .
He was still completely nude .
A white bath towel , a cop noted , was on the vehicle 's passenger side floorboard .
While being detained around 9 PM , Sale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t know it was against the law to drive naked.
” He told a patrolman that “ his clothes were all in the washer and he got hungry.
” While en route to jail , Sale “ talked almost non-stop ... about how unfair the situation was , ” claiming that his genital area was “ covered with a green towel the entire time.
” Charged with felony indecent exposure , Sale was booked into the Oklahoma County jail .
He was released yesterday from custody after posting $ 2000 bond .
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AUGUST 31--An Oklahoma man arrested Saturday night for going through a Taco Bell drive-thru naked told police that all his clothes were in the wash and that he was unaware such nude motoring was illegal, records show.
According to investigators, Christopher Sale, 61, “placed an order through the drive thru lane speaker” at a Taco Bell (seen above) about two miles from his Oklahoma City residence.
When Sale subsequently pulled his 2021 Ford Ranger to the drive-thru window to pay for his order, a 41-year-old female employee “looked into his vehicle and immediately noticed that he was completely naked,” according to a police report.
Despite Sale’s nudity, the Taco Bell worker accepted payment from him and gave him his food. However, the employee told police that she believed Sale then sought to extend the encounter by asking her to add a taco to his already completed order.
The worker told cops that she had “no desire to continue any contact” with the nude Taco Bell patron, and “asked another employee to complete the contact.”
The second worker, a 26-year-old woman, provided Sale with the additional taco. She, too, told police of “clearly and easily” seeing Sale’s genitals from her perch in the drive-thru window.
After receiving the extra taco, Sale “still did not leave and asked her for additional sauces,” which she provided. Sale then asked the Taco Bell worker for more napkins. He then pulled away in his pickup truck.
But Sale immediately returned to the order speaker and “asked for even more sauces.” Both of the female victims said they believed Sale “wanted to continue the exposer incident.” A cop concurred, writing that, “Sale came to this restaurant naked with the intent of allowing himself to be seen naked especially his genital area.”
A patrolman responding to a 911 call about a naked Taco Bell customer found Sale in the drive-thru lane. He was still completely nude. A white bath towel, a cop noted, was on the vehicle's passenger side floorboard.
While being detained around 9 PM, Sale reportedly claimed that, “I didn’t know it was against the law to drive naked.” He told a patrolman that “his clothes were all in the washer and he got hungry.”
While en route to jail, Sale “talked almost non-stop...about how unfair the situation was,” claiming that his genital area was “covered with a green towel the entire time.”
Charged with felony indecent exposure, Sale was booked into the Oklahoma County jail. He was released yesterday from custody after posting $2000 bond. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-01--Felony Charge Over Illicit Juul Scheme

Felony Charge Over Illicit Juul Scheme

SEPTEMBER 1 -- A 19-year-old Floridian arrested after she pulled her pants down and urinated in front of a cop car made matters worse on her way to jail when she allegedly offered to perform a sex act on a patrolman in exchange for her Juul e-cigarette , records show .
Madison Ann Bryant was charged Sunday with disorderly intoxication , a misdemeanor , and offering a bribe to a public servant , a felony .
She was released that evening from the Lake County jail after posting $ 3000 bond .
Cops discovered Bryant around 2:20 AM sitting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a city about 45 miles northwest of Orlando .
Bryant explained she had exited a nearby truck after arguing with the male driver about “ their relationship issues.
” While her 22-year-old beau was getting busted for drunk driving , Bryant -- “ who appeared to be heavily intoxicated ” -- was not facing arrest .
However , as Bryant waited with deputies for a ride home , she “ stated she needed to use the bathroom and wished to go on the side of the road , ” according to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he would instead drive her to a gas station to use the restroom , Bryant “ pulled her pants down and urinated directly in front of ” a squad car , gripping the vehicle ’ s push bar as traffic passed by .
Upon pulling her pants back up , Bryant was arrested for disorderly intoxication .
En route to the county jail , Bryant repeatedly asked a sheriff ’ s deputy to give back her Juul vaping device , which was confiscated post-arrest .
Bryant said she used the Juul “ for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deputy reported , “ Madison asked me if I was married and had children.
” After the cop responded to that query , Bryant allegedly “ stated that she was not trying to ‘ fuck that up ’ and that she would ‘ suck my dick if I gave her her Juul.
’ ” “ After being offered this by Madison I did not reply and continued to the jail , ” the deputy noted .
Bryant , seen above , was charged with a felony bribery count for the illicit offer ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inside the cop car ) .
Bryant , whose occupation is listed as “ Real Estate ” in arrest paperwork , is scheduled for arraignment on September 29 .
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SEPTEMBER 1--A 19-year-old Floridian arrested after she pulled her pants down and urinated in front of a cop car made matters worse on her way to jail when she allegedly offered to perform a sex act on a patrolman in exchange for her Juul e-cigarette, records show.
Madison Ann Bryant was charged Sunday with disorderly intoxication, a misdemeanor, and offering a bribe to a public servant, a felony. She was released that evening from the Lake County jail after posting $3000 bond.
Cops discovered Bryant around 2:20 AM sitting in the median of US 27 in Leesburg, a city about 45 miles northwest of Orlando. Bryant explained she had exited a nearby truck after arguing with the male driver about “their relationship issues.”
While her 22-year-old beau was getting busted for drunk driving, Bryant--“who appeared to be heavily intoxicated”--was not facing arrest. However, as Bryant waited with deputies for a ride home, she “stated she needed to use the bathroom and wished to go on the side of the road,” according to an arrest affidavit.
After a cop said he would instead drive her to a gas station to use the restroom, Bryant “pulled her pants down and urinated directly in front of” a squad car, gripping the vehicle’s push bar as traffic passed by.
Upon pulling her pants back up, Bryant was arrested for disorderly intoxication.
En route to the county jail, Bryant repeatedly asked a sheriff’s deputy to give back her Juul vaping device, which was confiscated post-arrest. Bryant said she used the Juul “for anxiety.”
At one point, the deputy reported, “Madison asked me if I was married and had children.” After the cop responded to that query, Bryant allegedly “stated that she was not trying to ‘fuck that up’ and that she would ‘suck my dick if I gave her her Juul.’”
“After being offered this by Madison I did not reply and continued to the jail,” the deputy noted. Bryant, seen above, was charged with a felony bribery count for the illicit offer (which was recorded by a cage camera inside the cop car).
Bryant, whose occupation is listed as “Real Estate” in arrest paperwork, is scheduled for arraignment on September 29. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-01--Landlord, 74, Arrested After Stealing Tenant's Donald Trump Flag, Cops Report

A 74-year-old Florida landlord shoved a female tenant and then stole a Donald Trump flag that was displayed in the victim 's yard , police charge .
Cops say that Joseph Mazzara yesterday afternoon went into the “ closed backyard of the victim to steal a Trump flag.
” Mazzara , who owns the small apartment building where the woman lives , “ had no right to enter the residence and was not performing his official landlord duties , ” according to an arrest affidavit .
Around 2:30 PM Monday , Mazzara arrived at the property ( seen below ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Tampa Bay area , and “ forcefully pushed ” Lisa Marie Pelland , 60 , to gain access to the sideyard .
After pushing Pelland , Mazzara “ took the Trump flag and left the scene , ” police reported .
Pelland told cops she suffered minor bruising and had “ grease/dirt marks on her arm from the defendant touching/striking her.
” Pictured above , Mazzara was subsequently arrested and charged with felony battery .
The enhanced count stems from the fact that Mazzara has a prior battery conviction ( he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his daughter ) .
Mazzara was freed last night from the county jail after posting $ 2500 bond .
The arrest affidavit does not indicate whether the Trump flag was recovered , or why Mazzara was not charged with theft .
While Mazzara and Pelland are both registered voters , neither has declared a party affiliation , records show .

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A 74-year-old Florida landlord shoved a female tenant and then stole a Donald Trump flag that was displayed in the victim's yard, police charge.
Cops say that Joseph Mazzara yesterday afternoon went into the “closed backyard of the victim to steal a Trump flag.” Mazzara, who owns the small apartment building where the woman lives, “had no right to enter the residence and was not performing his official landlord duties,” according to an arrest affidavit.
Around 2:30 PM Monday, Mazzara arrived at the property (seen below) in Indian Rocks Beach, a city in the Tampa Bay area, and “forcefully pushed” Lisa Marie Pelland, 60, to gain access to the sideyard. After pushing Pelland, Mazzara “took the Trump flag and left the scene,” police reported.
Pelland told cops she suffered minor bruising and had “grease/dirt marks on her arm from the defendant touching/striking her.”
Pictured above, Mazzara was subsequently arrested and charged with felony battery. The enhanced count stems from the fact that Mazzara has a prior battery conviction (he was found guilty in 2017 of choking his daughter).
Mazzara was freed last night from the county jail after posting $2500 bond. The arrest affidavit does not indicate whether the Trump flag was recovered, or why Mazzara was not charged with theft.
While Mazzara and Pelland are both registered voters, neither has declared a party affiliation, records show.


thesmokinggun--2020-09-02--Police: Drunk Driver Crashed His Car Into "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Sign

The 22-year-old Florida resident was arrested for drunk driving early Sunday after allegedly slamming his Mazda into an electronic sign cautioning motorists to “ Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
” According to a probable cause affidavit , cops found Cheramy outside his car around 12:30 AM on the Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte on the state ’ s Gulf Coast .
Cheramy ’ s auto had sustained “ heavy front-end damage , ” reported a deputy who also noted that “ the county sign board trailer had been struck.
” Cheramy told police that he was talking on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” but was unsure “ what he had struck or how he hit it.
” The wrecked electronic sign is pictured below .
Cheramy smelled of alcohol , was swaying back and forth , and could not focus on questions posed by a deputy , the affidavit alleges .
Cheramy , who performed poorly on a series of field sobriety tests , took two breath tests , both of which recorded his blood alcohol content at twice the .08 legal limit .
Cheramy was charged with a pair of DUI counts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arraignment on September 16 .

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The 22-year-old Florida resident was arrested for drunk driving early Sunday after allegedly slamming his Mazda into an electronic sign cautioning motorists to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”
According to a probable cause affidavit, cops found Cheramy outside his car around 12:30 AM on the Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte on the state’s Gulf Coast. Cheramy’s auto had sustained “heavy front-end damage,” reported a deputy who also noted that “the county sign board trailer had been struck.”
Cheramy told police that he was talking on the phone when he “suddenly struck something,” but was unsure “what he had struck or how he hit it.”
The wrecked electronic sign is pictured below.
Cheramy smelled of alcohol, was swaying back and forth, and could not focus on questions posed by a deputy, the affidavit alleges. Cheramy, who performed poorly on a series of field sobriety tests, took two breath tests, both of which recorded his blood alcohol content at twice the .08 legal limit.
Cheramy was charged with a pair of DUI counts and careless driving. He is scheduled for arraignment on September 16.


thesmokinggun--2020-09-03--Feds: Man Bought $700K Boat With PPP Relief Funds

SEPTEMBER 3 -- After fraudulently securing more than $ 2 million in coronavirus relief funds , a Florida businessman spent nearly $ 700,000 of the proceeds on a 40-foot boat , federal investigators allege .
In a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court , Casey Crowther , 35 , is charged with making false statements to a lending institution in connection with his receipt in April of a $ 2.09 million Payroll Protection Program loan .
If convicted of the felony count , Crowther could face a maximum of 30 years in prison .
According to the complaint , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the funds he sought were to be used to cover payroll , rent , and utilities for a Fort Myers roofing firm he owned .
But after the forgivable loan was approved and Crowther received the PPP funds from Sanibel Captiva Community Bank , he wired $ 689,417 to a Sarasota boat dealer for the purchase of a 2020 Invincible catamaran .
Crowther subsequently registered the 40-foot boat in his name .
The federal agent who swore out the complaint against Crowther ( seen at right ) noted that , “ Your affiant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was purchased for personal use and not for any business purpose related to Target Roofing.
” The fishing boat is seen above in a manufacturer ’ s photo .
Crowther was arrested yesterday and later released from custody on a $ 100,000 unsecured bond .
Crowther is the third man in recent weeks to be charged with using relief funds for luxury purchases .
In late-July , a Miami resident was accused of spending $ 318,000 in PPP money for a 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo .
Last month , a Texas businessman was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with $ 233,000 in PPP funds .
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SEPTEMBER 3--After fraudulently securing more than $2 million in coronavirus relief funds, a Florida businessman spent nearly $700,000 of the proceeds on a 40-foot boat, federal investigators allege.
In a criminal complaint filed in U.S. District Court, Casey Crowther, 35, is charged with making false statements to a lending institution in connection with his receipt in April of a $2.09 million Payroll Protection Program loan. If convicted of the felony count, Crowther could face a maximum of 30 years in prison.
According to the complaint, Crowther claimed in his PPP application that the funds he sought were to be used to cover payroll, rent, and utilities for a Fort Myers roofing firm he owned.
But after the forgivable loan was approved and Crowther received the PPP funds from Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, he wired $689,417 to a Sarasota boat dealer for the purchase of a 2020 Invincible catamaran. Crowther subsequently registered the 40-foot boat in his name.
The federal agent who swore out the complaint against Crowther (seen at right) noted that, “Your affiant has probable cause to believe the boat was purchased for personal use and not for any business purpose related to Target Roofing.”
The fishing boat is seen above in a manufacturer’s photo.
Crowther was arrested yesterday and later released from custody on a $100,000 unsecured bond.
Crowther is the third man in recent weeks to be charged with using relief funds for luxury purchases. In late-July, a Miami resident was accused of spending $318,000 in PPP money for a 2020 Lamborghini Huracán Evo. Last month, a Texas businessman was charged with buying a 2019 Lamborghini Urus with $233,000 in PPP funds. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-04--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

SEPTEMBER 4 -- For today ’ s “ Friday Photo Fun ” game , readers must examine five mug shots @ @ @ @ @ with the respective weapons they allegedly wielded during assaults or batteries ( lint roller , @ @ @ @ @ potatoes , can of Cheez Whiz , machete ) .
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SEPTEMBER 4--For today’s “Friday Photo Fun” game, readers must examine five mug shots and match up the defendants with the respective weapons they allegedly wielded during assaults or batteries (lint roller, rubber mallet, sack of potatoes, can of Cheez Whiz, machete).
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thesmokinggun--2020-09-04--Cops: Man Dialed 911, Sought To Sell Egg Rolls

SEPTEMBER 4 -- A Tennessee man called 911 more than 1100 times over the past six weeks , a prolific misuse of the emergency dispatch system that included the suspect asking a police operator “ if they wanted to buy egg rolls , ” according to a criminal complaint .
Investigators allege that Huu Nguyen , a 54-year-old Memphis resident , began dialing 911 from his cell phone in mid-July .
By the time of his arrest yesterday , Nguyen had logged 1171 calls to 911 , though he “ did not have an emergency.
” On Tuesday , Nguyen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Nguyen placed 32 calls to the emergency number , one of which involved food : “ The suspect asked the 911 Dispatcher if they wanted to buy egg rolls and then disconnected the line.
” Nguyen has several prior convictions for misusing the emergency dispatch system and has been branded a “ habitual 911 abuser ” by police .
Pictured above , Nguyen was arrested yesterday outside a Memphis building that is home to a Vietnamese restaurant and the Oriental Best Market .
The criminal complaint does not indicate whether Nguyen has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready access to egg rolls ) .
Nguyen , whose iPhone was seized by police , was charged with making non-emergency phone calls to 911 .
He was released from the Shelby County jail on his own recognizance , and is scheduled for a November 20 hearing in the misdemeanor case .
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SEPTEMBER 4--A Tennessee man called 911 more than 1100 times over the past six weeks, a prolific misuse of the emergency dispatch system that included the suspect asking a police operator “if they wanted to buy egg rolls,” according to a criminal complaint.
Investigators allege that Huu Nguyen, a 54-year-old Memphis resident, began dialing 911 from his cell phone in mid-July. By the time of his arrest yesterday, Nguyen had logged 1171 calls to 911, though he “did not have an emergency.”
On Tuesday, Nguyen called 911 241 times. On Wednesday, Nguyen placed 32 calls to the emergency number, one of which involved food: “The suspect asked the 911 Dispatcher if they wanted to buy egg rolls and then disconnected the line.”
Nguyen has several prior convictions for misusing the emergency dispatch system and has been branded a “habitual 911 abuser” by police.
Pictured above, Nguyen was arrested yesterday outside a Memphis building that is home to a Vietnamese restaurant and the Oriental Best Market. The criminal complaint does not indicate whether Nguyen has any connection to either business (or ready access to egg rolls).
Nguyen, whose iPhone was seized by police, was charged with making non-emergency phone calls to 911. He was released from the Shelby County jail on his own recognizance, and is scheduled for a November 20 hearing in the misdemeanor case. (1 page)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-06--Celebrating Her Birthday With A Bang

Celebrating Her Birthday With A Bang

SEPTEMBER 5 -- Ashley Spencer this month wanted to celebrate her 34th birthday with a bang , cops allege .
Specifically , the Florida Woman is accused of soliciting an accomplice to help kill her husband ’ s lover , a murder that Spencer wanted accomplished by her September 26 birthday , which “ could be her birthday gift ” to herself , according to an arrest affidavit .
Police began investigating Spencer in late-August after a friend reported that she was making threats against the woman , a corrections deputy with the Brevard County Sheriff ’ s Office .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spencer asked the source , “ You know of any felons that don ’ t give a damn about life and willing to do a job ?
” In a subsequent phone call , the source told cops , Spencer spoke of buying a gun and wanting to “ do harm to the baby ” fathered by her husband with the female target .
During recorded phone calls with Spencer , the source claimed to have found someone who would assist in the murder plot for $ 1000 .
“ Ashley stated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and would like to talk to the male in person , ” an investigator reported .
In a September 2 meeting with the purported felon -- who was actually an undercover federal agent -- Spencer agreed to pay $ 2000 for the man ’ s assistance in the murder .
While Spencer said she planned to shoot the victim while the woman slept in her home , she told the undercover that he would help her break into the residence and then dispose of her firearm after the killing .
Spencer , cops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning , which included leaving her car and phone at a relative ’ s home two hours away .
She planned to “ borrow someone ’ s car to commit the crime ” and “ has gloves to wear to protect her hands from gun powder.
” Seen above , Spender also told the undercover agent of her timeframe for the murder : “ Ashley advised that she wanted to get it done by her birthday , September 26th , and that it could be her birthday gift.
” Spencer also was blunt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she and her husband “ have been trying to conceive a child , specifically a boy , and Ashley found out that the victim was able to provide her husband with a baby boy.
” Charged with solicitation to commit murder and solicitation to commit burglary , both felonies , Spencer is being held in the Brevard County jail in lieu of $ 350,000 bond .
She is scheduled for arraignment on October 1 .
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SEPTEMBER 5--Ashley Spencer this month wanted to celebrate her 34th birthday with a bang, cops allege.
Specifically, the Florida Woman is accused of soliciting an accomplice to help kill her husband’s lover, a murder that Spencer wanted accomplished by her September 26 birthday, which “could be her birthday gift” to herself, according to an arrest affidavit.
Police began investigating Spencer in late-August after a friend reported that she was making threats against the woman, a corrections deputy with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. In an August 29 Snapchat message, Spencer asked the source, “You know of any felons that don’t give a damn about life and willing to do a job?”
In a subsequent phone call, the source told cops, Spencer spoke of buying a gun and wanting to “do harm to the baby” fathered by her husband with the female target.
During recorded phone calls with Spencer, the source claimed to have found someone who would assist in the murder plot for $1000. “Ashley stated that she could come up with the money and would like to talk to the male in person,” an investigator reported.
In a September 2 meeting with the purported felon--who was actually an undercover federal agent--Spencer agreed to pay $2000 for the man’s assistance in the murder. While Spencer said she planned to shoot the victim while the woman slept in her home, she told the undercover that he would help her break into the residence and then dispose of her firearm after the killing.
Spencer, cops allege, detailed some of her pre-hit planning, which included leaving her car and phone at a relative’s home two hours away. She planned to “borrow someone’s car to commit the crime” and “has gloves to wear to protect her hands from gun powder.”
Seen above, Spender also told the undercover agent of her timeframe for the murder: “Ashley advised that she wanted to get it done by her birthday, September 26th, and that it could be her birthday gift.” Spencer also was blunt about her alleged motive, saying that she and her husband “have been trying to conceive a child, specifically a boy, and Ashley found out that the victim was able to provide her husband with a baby boy.”
Charged with solicitation to commit murder and solicitation to commit burglary, both felonies, Spencer is being held in the Brevard County jail in lieu of $350,000 bond. She is scheduled for arraignment on October 1. (4 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-08--Naked Woman Used Sex Toy In Adult Store

Naked Woman Used Sex Toy In Adult Store

SEPTEMBER 8 -- After taking a sex toy from a shelf at a Florida adult novelty store , a woman removed her clothes and began using the “ pink colored ” device inside the business , police charge .
A Fort Pierce cop was dispatched early Tuesday evening to the Lion 's Den Adult Superstore “ in reference to a disturbance , ” according to an arrest affidavit .
En route to the business , a dispatcher noted that “ there was a female in the store wearing a purple shirt and had on no pants.
” Before the officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained that the masturbating suspect had “ removed a sex toy from the packaging and was now fully nude.
” The woman , the worked added , had disappeared into a stock room with the sex toy .
When he entered the stock room , the officer found Theresa Stanley , 36 , “ sitting in an office chair with her feet up on the table.
” Stanley had a “ pink colored , penis shaped sex toy ” in her hand and was using the device in a “ masturbatory manner.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ stopped making use of the sex toy and dropped it on the ground.
” Pictured above , Stanley was arrested for theft and indecent exposure , both misdemeanors .
After being read her rights , Stanley declined to the speak with the officer , whose body-worn camera recorded the bizarre incident .
Stanley was booked into the St. Lucie County jail , where she is being held in lieu of $ 1500 bond .
She is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow .
Stanley ’ s rap sheet includes convictions for soliciting prostitution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was charged earlier this year with grand theft auto , a felony case that is pending .
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SEPTEMBER 8--After taking a sex toy from a shelf at a Florida adult novelty store, a woman removed her clothes and began using the “pink colored” device inside the business, police charge.
A Fort Pierce cop was dispatched early Tuesday evening to the Lion's Den Adult Superstore “in reference to a disturbance,” according to an arrest affidavit. En route to the business, a dispatcher noted that “there was a female in the store wearing a purple shirt and had on no pants.”
Before the officer entered Lion's Den, a worker explained that the masturbating suspect had “removed a sex toy from the packaging and was now fully nude.” The woman, the worked added, had disappeared into a stock room with the sex toy.
When he entered the stock room, the officer found Theresa Stanley, 36, “sitting in an office chair with her feet up on the table.” Stanley had a “pink colored, penis shaped sex toy” in her hand and was using the device in a “masturbatory manner.”
Right after the cop appeared, Stanley “stopped making use of the sex toy and dropped it on the ground.”
Pictured above, Stanley was arrested for theft and indecent exposure, both misdemeanors. After being read her rights, Stanley declined to the speak with the officer, whose body-worn camera recorded the bizarre incident.
Stanley was booked into the St. Lucie County jail, where she is being held in lieu of $1500 bond. She is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow.
Stanley’s rap sheet includes convictions for soliciting prostitution and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was charged earlier this year with grand theft auto, a felony case that is pending. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-10--Woman Attacked McDonald's Staff Over A Cookie

SEPTEMBER 10 -- An Ohio woman will spend 90 days in jail after admitting that she attacked several McDonald ’ s workers after discovering that her drive-thru order did not contain a cookie .
In a plea deal , Daja Tucker , 24 , copped to assault and criminal damage charges in connection with an April confrontation at a McDonald ’ s in Parma , a city outside Cleveland .
According to cops , Tucker was intoxicated when she tangled with the workers around 10:15 PM .
Angry that she had been shorted a cookie , Tucker climbed through the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one of whom Tucker spit on .
Police citations accused Tucker of “ causing alarm at the McDonald ’ s drive-thru by starting a fight with the employees , ” as well as damaging the window itself .
In sentencing Tucker this week , Municipal Court Judge Timothy Gilligan called the assault “ truly shocking.
” While playing McDonald ’ s surveillance footage of the incident , Gilligan said , “ At this point you spit on her .
You just spit on her during this pandemic .
And what ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t get your cookie.
” After Tucker acknowledged that the missing cookie prompted the assault , Gilligan said , “ Because you didn ’ t get your cookie , this is the proper response.
” The McDonald ’ s workers Tucker attacked suffered scratches and bruises , police say .
The scene of the crime is seen below .
Tucker , pictured above , is expected to soon begin serving her sentence at the Cuyahoga County Correction Center .
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SEPTEMBER 10--An Ohio woman will spend 90 days in jail after admitting that she attacked several McDonald’s workers after discovering that her drive-thru order did not contain a cookie.
In a plea deal, Daja Tucker, 24, copped to assault and criminal damage charges in connection with an April confrontation at a McDonald’s in Parma, a city outside Cleveland.
According to cops, Tucker was intoxicated when she tangled with the workers around 10:15 PM. Angry that she had been shorted a cookie, Tucker climbed through the drive-thru window and fought with the employees, one of whom Tucker spit on.
Police citations and an incident report accused Tucker of “causing alarm at the McDonald’s drive-thru by starting a fight with the employees,” as well as damaging the window itself.
In sentencing Tucker this week, Municipal Court Judge Timothy Gilligan called the assault “truly shocking.” While playing McDonald’s surveillance footage of the incident, Gilligan said, “At this point you spit on her. You just spit on her during this pandemic. And what’s the reason for your attack? You didn’t get your cookie.”
After Tucker acknowledged that the missing cookie prompted the assault, Gilligan said, “Because you didn’t get your cookie, this is the proper response.”
The McDonald’s workers Tucker attacked suffered scratches and bruises, police say. The scene of the crime is seen below.
Tucker, pictured above, is expected to soon begin serving her sentence at the Cuyahoga County Correction Center. (5 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-11--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

SEPTEMBER 11 -- 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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thesmokinggun--2020-09-11--Police: Patron Pelted Market Manager With Frozen Pizzas Over Store's Mask Mandate

A supermarket manager was pelted with boxes of frozen pizza by a Pennsylvania man who refused to wear a mask @ @ @ @ @ by the worker , police allege .
Cops today announced that Patrick Steiner , 35 @ @ @ @ @ harassment and disorderly conduct in connection with an incident last month at a Giant Eagle @ @ @ @ @ Altoona , a city about 80 miles east of Pittsburgh .
According to the Logan @ @ @ @ @ was inside the Giant Eagle on a Thursday afternoon when he refused to wear a @ @ @ @ @ store manager .
Steiner , investigators charge , then “ threw boxes of frozen pizza @ @ @ @ @ the store.
” The victim provided cops with the license plate of Steiner ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a traffic stop and the alleged pizza pelter ’ s arrest .
Police did not @ @ @ @ @ purchase the pizzas or just retrieved them from a freezer for use as makeshift munitions @

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A supermarket manager was pelted with boxes of frozen pizza by a Pennsylvania man who refused to wear a mask inside the store when approached by the worker, police allege.
Cops today announced that Patrick Steiner, 35, has been charged with harassment and disorderly conduct in connection with an incident last month at a Giant Eagle store near his home in Altoona, a city about 80 miles east of Pittsburgh.
According to the Logan Township Police Department, Steiner was inside the Giant Eagle on a Thursday afternoon when he refused to wear a mask when approached by the store manager.
Steiner, investigators charge, then “threw boxes of frozen pizza at the manager and fled the store.” The victim provided cops with the license plate of Steiner’s car, which resulted in a traffic stop and the alleged pizza pelter’s arrest.
Police did not indicate whether Steiner intended to purchase the pizzas or just retrieved them from a freezer for use as makeshift munitions.


thesmokinggun--2020-09-14--A Gallery Of Very Revealing Mug Shots

A Gallery Of Very Revealing Mug Shots

SEPTEMBER 14 -- Mug shot sessions are becoming more revealing as jail personnel photograph a suspect ’ s tattoos for @ @ @ @ @ that reveals and catalogs ink not normally visible .
In addition to getting fingerprinted and @ @ @ @ @ images , arrestees may also have to remove or adjust their clothing so that their @ @ @ @ @ As seen on the following pages , some of the resulting images are rather intimate @ @ @ @ @ , Florida Girl and Florida Boy each make an appearance .
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SEPTEMBER 14--Mug shot sessions are becoming more revealing as jail personnel photograph a suspect’s tattoos for identification purposes, a process that reveals and catalogs ink not normally visible.
In addition to getting fingerprinted and posing for head-on and profile images, arrestees may also have to remove or adjust their clothing so that their tattoos can be photographed.
As seen on the following pages, some of the resulting images are rather intimate.
And, of course, Florida Girl and Florida Boy each make an appearance. (17 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-17--Suspect Sought In Poop Attacks On Trump Fans

Maine police are seeking the public ’ s help in identifying a woman who has taken her displeasure with Donald @ @ @ @ @ a gross extreme .
The suspect , cops say , has recently been defacing Trump @ @ @ @ @ a town outside Bangor .
In addition to scribbling negative comments on the signs , @ @ @ @ @ dog feces in the mailboxes of the Trump supporters , cops report .
As seen @ @ @ @ @ the masked woman was seen pedaling a lilac-colored bicycle while wearing lilac-colored Crocs , blue @ @ @ @ @ top .
It seems likely that the Trump detractor will be identified quickly due to @ @ @ @ @ the destruction or defacement of political signs in Maine is a civil violation carrying a @ @ @ @ @ 250 , the placement of dog waste in someone ’ s mailbox could lead to @ @ @ @ @ mischief .

UPDATE: While police succeeded in identifying the perpetrator--a juvenile who copped to the vandalism--no charges will be filed at the request of victims.
SEPTEMBER 17--Have you spotted the Lilac Avenger?
Maine police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a woman who has taken her displeasure with Donald Trump and his supporters to a gross extreme.
The suspect, cops say, has recently been defacing Trump lawn signs in Hampden, a town outside Bangor. In addition to scribbling negative comments on the signs, the woman has also placed dog feces in the mailboxes of the Trump supporters, cops report.
As seen in the above photo, the masked woman was seen pedaling a lilac-colored bicycle while wearing lilac-colored Crocs, blue shorts, and a purple top.
It seems likely that the Trump detractor will be identified quickly due to her distinctive profile. While the destruction or defacement of political signs in Maine is a civil violation carrying a fine of up to $250, the placement of dog waste in someone’s mailbox could lead to a misdemeanor charge like criminal mischief.


thesmokinggun--2020-09-17--Florida Man, 48, Was Already Shackled Before Cops Slapped On The Handcuffs

The Florida Man , 48 , was already shackled when cops took him into custody early Monday morning following a @ @ @ @ @ a city about 40 miles from Orlando .
Vacherlon , an ex-con whose rap sheet @ @ @ @ @ was charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon after cops found a Remington @ @ @ @ @ Jeep ’ s driver door pocket .
Vacherlon ’ s male passenger , with whom @ @ @ @ @ , was busted on drug charges after officers found methamphetamine and used syringes in his @ @ @ @ @ Eustis Police Department report , Vacherlon , who is locked up on $ 10,000 bond @ @ @ @ @ handcuffs , that were double-locked and checked for proper fit.
” It is unclear whether @ @ @ @ @ Vacherlon ’ s steel bondage collar went on earlier that evening .

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Meet George Vacherlon.
The Florida Man, 48, was already shackled when cops took him into custody early Monday morning following a traffic stop in Eustis, a city about 40 miles from Orlando.
Vacherlon, an ex-con whose rap sheet includes multiple felony convictions, was charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon after cops found a Remington .22 caliber round inside his Jeep’s driver door pocket.
Vacherlon’s male passenger, with whom he shares a home address, was busted on drug charges after officers found methamphetamine and used syringes in his bag.
According to a Eustis Police Department report, Vacherlon, who is locked up on $10,000 bond, was “placed in handcuffs, that were double-locked and checked for proper fit.”
It is unclear whether such care was taken when Vacherlon’s steel bondage collar went on earlier that evening.


thesmokinggun--2020-09-16--Lovely Butts Busted For Bleach Attack

Lovely Butts Busted For Bleach Attack

SEPTEMBER 16 -- A Florida Woman named Lovely Butts allegedly doused a juvenile relative with bleach and threatened to pistol whip the victim during a confrontation Monday night at a Daytona Beach home .
According to cops , the 64-year-old Butts was arrested on a pair of felonies -- aggravated assault and child abuse -- and booked into the Volusia County jail , from which she was released today on bond .
Seen at right , Butts is scheduled for arraignment on October 15 .
Investigators allege that Butts threw bleach at the female victim , “ causing the bleach @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mouth ” and “ also threatened to pistol whip ” the girl “ while holding a firearm.
” The minor is described in a police report as Butts ’ s “ primary caregiver.
” When police arrived at the residence around 8 PM , they found the victim -- who smelled of bleach -- in the front yard .
The girl told cops that she had gotten into an argument with Butts “ about the location of her medication.
” During the dispute , the girl said , Butts poured bleach on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mouth which almost caused her to lose consciousness.
” The girl , who lives with Butts , was treated at the scene by Daytona Beach Fire Department medics .
The victim , cops reported , said she had been fearful of “ starting additional arguments with the Defendant so she has been urinating in a Solo cup located in her room.
” Officers “ located and photographed a cup inside the residence which appeared to coincide with the victim ’ s story.
” Police seized Butts ’ s unloaded firearm from her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence .
According to court records , Butts , pictured below with family members , has previously been convicted of passing bad checks .
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SEPTEMBER 16--A Florida Woman named Lovely Butts allegedly doused a juvenile relative with bleach and threatened to pistol whip the victim during a confrontation Monday night at a Daytona Beach home.
According to cops, the 64-year-old Butts was arrested on a pair of felonies--aggravated assault and child abuse--and booked into the Volusia County jail, from which she was released today on bond. Seen at right, Butts is scheduled for arraignment on October 15.
Investigators allege that Butts threw bleach at the female victim, “causing the bleach to strike her in the face and mouth” and “also threatened to pistol whip” the girl “while holding a firearm.”
The minor is described in a police report as Butts’s “primary caregiver.”
When police arrived at the residence around 8 PM, they found the victim--who smelled of bleach--in the front yard. The girl told cops that she had gotten into an argument with Butts “about the location of her medication.”
During the dispute, the girl said, Butts poured bleach on her, which “got into her eyes and mouth which almost caused her to lose consciousness.” The girl, who lives with Butts, was treated at the scene by Daytona Beach Fire Department medics.
The victim, cops reported, said she had been fearful of “starting additional arguments with the Defendant so she has been urinating in a Solo cup located in her room.” Officers “located and photographed a cup inside the residence which appeared to coincide with the victim’s story.”
Police seized Butts’s unloaded firearm from her bedroom nightstand and tagged the weapon as evidence.
According to court records, Butts, pictured below with family members, has previously been convicted of passing bad checks. (2 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-18--Jail For Man  In Ass-ault Weapon Case

Jail For Man  In Ass-ault Weapon Case

SEPTEMBER 18 -- A Louisiana man who was found to have a loaded pistol in his buttocks during a jail strip search pleaded guilty today to weapons and contraband charges , court records show .
In a plea deal , Justin Savoie , 24 , copped to a pair of felony counts and a misdemeanor charge in connection with his arrest late last year at a residence in Golden Meadow , a Bayou town 40 miles south of New Orleans .
Savoie received a five-year suspended prison sentence on the felony convictions during a District Court sentencing .
He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered to serve 90 days in the Lafourche Parish jail .
Seen at right , Lavoie was taken into custody following his sentencing .
If he violates terms of his probation , he risks having to serve all or part of five years in state prison .
Police confronted Savoie and a female acquaintance after spotting suspicious activity at the woman ’ s residence .
During a pat down of Savoie , cops recovered a concealed handgun , marijuana , and drug paraphernalia .
They also subsequently seized several other guns from Savoie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homemade silencers .
Savoie was arrested and brought to a Lafourche Parish Sheriff ’ s Office sub-station to be processed on a variety of criminal counts .
It was during the intake process that Savoie was subjected to a strip search that revealed he was in possession of another firearm .
According to police , Savoie had a .25 caliber Titan pistol concealed in his rear end .
The handgun , which has a 2.5-inch barrel and measures 4.375 inches long , was loaded .
After Savoie ’ s collar , the Golden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Whoever thought a .25 caliber pistol could be an ass-ault weapon ?
” As part of his probation , Savoie , who was free on $ 10,600 bond in advance of today 's sentencing , is barred from owning or possessing firearms and has been ordered to refrain from “ frequenting bars and lounges ” and “ the excessive use of alcohol and the illegal use of drugs.
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SEPTEMBER 18--A Louisiana man who was found to have a loaded pistol in his buttocks during a jail strip search pleaded guilty today to weapons and contraband charges, court records show.
In a plea deal, Justin Savoie, 24, copped to a pair of felony counts and a misdemeanor charge in connection with his arrest late last year at a residence in Golden Meadow, a Bayou town 40 miles south of New Orleans.
Savoie received a five-year suspended prison sentence on the felony convictions during a District Court sentencing. He was also placed on three years probation and ordered to serve 90 days in the Lafourche Parish jail.
Seen at right, Lavoie was taken into custody following his sentencing. If he violates terms of his probation, he risks having to serve all or part of five years in state prison.
Police confronted Savoie and a female acquaintance after spotting suspicious activity at the woman’s residence. During a pat down of Savoie, cops recovered a concealed handgun, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. They also subsequently seized several other guns from Savoie’s truck, as well as homemade silencers.
Savoie was arrested and brought to a Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office sub-station to be processed on a variety of criminal counts. It was during the intake process that Savoie was subjected to a strip search that revealed he was in possession of another firearm.
According to a Golden Meadow Police Department report, a corrections deputy “recovered” a .25 caliber Titan pistol “from Mr. Savoie which he had it hidden in his rectum and was refusing to unclench his buttocks and spread his legs.” Aided by a second law enforcement officer, the jailer succeeded in securing “the introduced weapon which was loaded.”
The seized handgun has a 2.5-inch barrel and measures 4.375 inches long. After Savoie’s collar, the Golden Meadow police chief told TSG, “Whoever thought a .25 caliber pistol could be an ass-ault weapon?”
As part of his probation, Savoie, who was free on $10,600 bond in advance of today's sentencing, is barred from owning or possessing firearms and has been ordered to refrain from “frequenting bars and lounges” and “the excessive use of alcohol and the illegal use of drugs.” (3 pages)


thesmokinggun--2020-09-18--Friday Photo Fun Match Game

Friday Photo Fun Match Game

SEPTEMBER 18 -- 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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