Tag: Florida

  • New Tesla Cybertrucks In Florida Vandalized With Spray Paint That Said ‘F-k Elon’ On It

    New Tesla Cybertrucks In Florida Vandalized With Spray Paint That Said ‘F-k Elon’ On It

    In a targeted act of vandalism, a group of individuals expressed their disdain for Tesla CEO Elon Musk by spray painting

    “F—k Elon”

    on 34 recently purchased Cybertrucks in Florida, per the NY Post

    The incident was brought to the attention of Fort Lauderdale police by a concerned individual who reported the defacement on Thursday morning around 8:30 am. These electric vehicles were in perfect condition the previous night, according to the individual.

    “It was just one row and then it was a second row, and then a third row and a fourth row,”

    Adam Docktor, who works nearby, told WPLG.

    The Cybertruck has a price range of $57,000 to $96,000, depending on the version. Tesla rented a parking lot to store these vehicles, but the lot doesn’t have much security, according to WPLG. The Cybertrucks had been parked there for about three days. 

    The graffiti on the trucks was removed by Friday afternoon, as reported by WPLG. The police have not made any arrests yet, and

     the investigation is still ongoing.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Florida Teens Save Driver From Truck After It Crashes Into Canal

    Florida Teens Save Driver From Truck After It Crashes Into Canal

    Two teenagers from Florida have been hailed as heroes after rescuing a man who had crashed his truck into a canal.

    Tony Cooper and his friend were inside a restaurant in North Lauderdale when they witnessed the truck losing control and crashing around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, as reported by WSVN

    Without hesitation, the courageous duo swiftly reacted, sprinting across the parking lot and plunging into the water to save the stranded individual.

    “We rushed and took off our shoes and stuff,”

    Cooper told the outlet.

    “We literally jumped on the hood and then we took off the seat belt and then we pulled him out.” 

    Cooper said the man behind the wheel was passed out.

    “I started screaming at him because he was heavy while he was in the car,”

    Cooper continued.

    “We screamed, he woke up, we helped him get out of the car and after that he was on the hood and then we pulled him onto the grass.”

    The driver was taken to the hospital by local emergency responders. The extent of his injuries remains uncertain. However, he was reportedly conscious during transportation, as stated by WSVN.

    Later on, divers were spotted in the canal, working to extract the submerged truck. City leaders have announced their intention to pay tribute to the brave teenagers during an upcoming city commission meeting.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Police Officer Arrested For Checking License Plates At Former Girlfriend’s Apartment Complex

    Police Officer Arrested For Checking License Plates At Former Girlfriend’s Apartment Complex

    According to Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, a police officer has been arrested and resigned for using a driver database for personal purposes, per Action News Jax

    Allen Lasage was arrested on Thursday, after an audit revealed that he accessed the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Driver And Vehicle Information Database (DAVID) to check the license plates of 15 vehicles parked at his ex-girlfriend’s apartment complex. 

    Lasage was not on duty or working in an off-duty capacity at the time, reports note. He is now facing a charge of offenses against computer users. Lasage started his career with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on September 30, 2017. 

    Following his arrest, he resigned from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and is no longer a police officer.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Florida Priest Bites Woman After Refusing To Give Her Communion, Police Say

    Florida Priest Bites Woman After Refusing To Give Her Communion, Police Say

    A priest in Central Florida got into an argument with a church member during service and ended up biting them, per WFTV 9. The incident took place at St. Thomas Aquinas Church in St Cloud. The police have suggested charging the priest, Father Fidel, with battery. 

    This happened while people were receiving communion during the mass, reports note. According to an unidentified woman, the disagreement began when she was denied communion.

    “He tried to forcefully shove it in her mouth, and she backed up,”

    a witness told police.

    “She said no don’t do that and she tried to get it and that is when he went crazy.”

    The priest, however, shared a different version of the events with the police. According to him, the woman attended the 10 o’clock mass but seemed unfamiliar with how to receive communion. As a result, he denied her the bread wafer. The priest said that the woman returned for another service and attempted to take the wafer from his hand, leading to a confrontation.

    He admitted to biting the woman and explained that he did so to protect the wafer because it is believed to be the body of Christ.

    “I am not judging you; I am asking you; did you confess after mass? If you did not confess, I cannot give you communion.,”

    Fidel told officers.

    “I bit her, I am not denying that. I am defending myself and the sacrament.”

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Florida Elementary School Principal Caught On Camera Choking and Beating Student With Cable

    Florida Elementary School Principal Caught On Camera Choking and Beating Student With Cable

    A former elementary school principal from Florida is currently facing serious charges for allegedly holding a student in a chokehold, hitting them with a cable, and causing other disturbing injuries, as reported by the NY Post

    Dontay Akeem Prophet worked as a principal at Destiny Leadership Academy in Ocala. He was arrested over the weekend on charges of aggravated child abuse and false imprisonment of a child under 13, reports Click Orlando. Surveillance footage captured Prophet in the video trapping a male child inside a classroom for over 40 minutes, cited the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

    The footage shows Prophet forcefully grabbing the student’s arm and proceeding to hold him down, placing him in a chokehold. The 33-year-old principal is also seen striking the boy with a charging cable, causing him to fall over. Additionally, the video captured Prophet twisting the boy’s ankle and slapping him in the face. 

    During Prophet’s arrest, the authorities presented him with the video evidence, as reported by Click Orlando.

    “I don’t know if you know this or not, but there’s a security camera in that room,”

    a deputy said in released body-camera footage.

    “There is?”

    Prophet replied.

    Prophet told police he was trying to stop the boy from hurting himself, reports reveal. Investigators say the video does not support his claims. Prophet is in jail without bail, according to Marion County records. Prophet was fired from the Destiny Leadership Academy, WESH reported. The school reportedly held a meeting on Monday to discuss the incident with parents.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Quadriplegic YouTube Sensation Charged With Two Counts of Battery On Miami Police Officer

    Quadriplegic YouTube Sensation Charged With Two Counts of Battery On Miami Police Officer

    A popular YouTube personality who happens to be quadriplegic has found himself in legal trouble. Bryant Amastha, known as El Valien-T on YouTube, has been charged with two counts of battery on a law enforcement officer, reports the Daily Mail

    The incident involved Amastha striking a Miami cop with his wheelchair and allegedly spitting at her. However, Amastha firmly denies these allegations and has provided a different account of what transpired. When asked if he did it, Amastha told Local 10 News,

    “I absolutely did not.”

    The incident took place at Amastha’s residence in the Quail Heights area of southwest Miami-Dade on Wednesday, during a heated argument with his mother. As stated in the police report, Amastha became increasingly agitated when his mother was arrested.

    “The officer, she bumped my wheelchair because I was standing in the driveway, and the driveway is thin,”

    Amastha said.

    “I suffer from acid reflux, so I normally spit. And I spat in a totally different direction,”

    Amastha said regarding the spitting incident. He said that the officers injured him during his arrest when they handcuffed him and forcefully put him in a squad car.

    “They manhandled me,”

    Amastha told the outlet.

    “They tried to cuff me with my hands behind my back, which I can’t do.” 

    Despite probable cause, the judge released Amastha on his own recognizance, deeming him not a flight risk. The judge also ordered him to avoid contact with the officer involved. Amastha, a popular Colombian artist and producer, 

    has a large social media following and shares music videos on YouTube.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Suspected Burglar Enters Florida Jewelry Store and Finds Nothing To Take

    Suspected Burglar Enters Florida Jewelry Store and Finds Nothing To Take

    On a Saturday night, around 11 p.m., a man reportedly drove a white pickup truck into the glass door of a jewelry store located in Lake Mary Florida, reports Fox News Orlando. The suspect attempted to steal the jewelry with a sledgehammer and a duffle bag. 

    However, upon surveying the scene, he quickly discovered that there was nothing of value to steal. Within a 10 seconds, he left the store with nothing in his possession. The jewelry was reportedly removed from the shelves and displays by the store staff, as part of their nightly routine.

    “We don’t leave anything outside. Nothing. There’s nothing,”

    store owner Rene Barrios told FOX 35. “You can take a candle if you need to light your way out, but other than that, there’s nothing left of value.”

    The man identified as Lenell Barnes III was apprehended by Orlando police after a chase that followed the incident. He is facing charges including burglary, possession of burglary tools, grand theft of a motor vehicle, and failure to appear in court for driving incidents in Winter Park. 

    Barnes was identified by Lake Mary police after they issued an alert for the truck he used to escape. The owner of the truck was notified, and the jewelry store has reopened. Barnes is currently in custody at Orange County Jail.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Florida Woman Allegedly Broke Into Ex-Husband’s House To Stab Him While He Was Asleep

    Florida Woman Allegedly Broke Into Ex-Husband’s House To Stab Him While He Was Asleep

    A Florida woman, Melinda Gould, was arrested after breaking into her ex-husband’s home and attempting to stab him while he was asleep, reports Law & Crime. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of April 26, and authorities responded to a 911 call from the woman’s boyfriend’s current partner. 

    When law enforcement arrived they found Gould’s van in the driveway and discovered her inside the house, where she was restrained by the boyfriend. Fortunately, the ex-husband’s three children, who were also present, were unharmed but traumatized by the incident. Gould now faces charges of aggravated assault, armed burglary, and child abuse.

    “I just had to scare him,”

    Gould could be heard telling a deputy on body camera video. She admitted to attempting to purchase a gun to harm her ex-husband, but when unsuccessful, resorted to grabbing a knife from their kitchen instead.

    “What would you have done if you got the gun,”

    the deputy asked Gould.

    “I would have blew his brains out… And not thought twice about it,”

    she responded

    An hour before the incident, Gould called 911 for a wellness check at her ex-husband’s home due to a nightmare involving gunshots where her children were staying. When informed that there was no suspicious activity, she responded

    “go f**k yourself,”

    officials said. 

    Gould had previously been trespassed from the home and is now facing charges of trespassing and battery after a fight with another inmate. She is currently held without bond in the Flagler County jail.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Allegedly Pulled Knife On Boy Riding On Sidewalk Because He Thought His Life Was In Danger

    Man Allegedly Pulled Knife On Boy Riding On Sidewalk Because He Thought His Life Was In Danger

    A man from Winter Springs, Florida was apprehended after pulling out a knife and threatening a child, who was riding a bike on the sidewalk, instead of the bike lane. 73-year-old Richard Shafer has been charged with aggravated assault, per Fox News

    The man informed officials that he got angry when he saw the boy riding the bike outside the bike lane. He pointed the knife out of fear for his safety. He informed officials that the child was riding his bike towards him, which frightened him. The Winter Springs Police Department responded to a disturbance call about a man threatening a child with a knife.

    Officials interviewed the child victim who shared that the elderly man stopped him while he was biking home. Shafer pulled out a military-style knife and pointed it at him because he wasn’t riding in the bike lane. The boy seemed scared and mentioned that he apologized to Shafer before continuing on his way, reports Fox 35. 

    The 73-year-old was apprehended and officials noted that he also had a gun in his possession during his arrest. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Man Arrested In Florida After Mocking Disabled Guest and Getting Into Fight With The Family At Disney World Restaurant

    Man Arrested In Florida After Mocking Disabled Guest and Getting Into Fight With The Family At Disney World Restaurant

    A man from Florida was arrested after reportedly mocking a disabled person at a Disney World restaurant and getting into a fight with her family, reports the NY Post

    The incident occurred in January at Belle Vue Lounge inside Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. The man, identified as Brent George, allegedly targeted a girl with Down Syndrome, which led to her mother, Candance Boyette Goldberg, confronting him. 

    George allegedly became aggressive and pushed Goldberg, as well as slapped Maria Ayalde, Goldberg’s daughter-in-law, when she tried to intervene. Ayalde’s husband, Wesley Goldberg, then punched George in self-defense. A bystander stepped in and wrapped George in a bear hug to try and get him out of the restaurant, police said. 

    George told police he had been

    “struck by a glass cup”

    during the altercation, which a witness backed up, according to the complaint. According to police, George had cuts on his face and no broken glass was recovered at the scene. 

    Before the incident, George, his wife, and two friends were drinking at the bar and enjoying themselves with another family. However, George claimed that the family suddenly attacked him. Despite wanting to press charges against the family, George decided not to provide a statement to the police. 

    The family members provided written statements and requested to seek prosecution. As a result, George was arrested for striking the family and charged with four counts of battery. He spent the night in Orange County Jail and was released the next day after his wife, Marla George, paid his $4,000 bond. According to court documents, George has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?