Posted on 02/09/2016 1:52:40 PM PST by Gamecock
A Jupiter man was arrested for throwing a live alligator into a Wendy’s restaurant drive-through east of Loxahatchee, according to our news partners at WPTV News Channel 5.
Joshua James, 23, was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, illegally killing, possessing or capturing an alligator, and second-degree larceny petit theft, according to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office.
He has not been released on bail as of Monday afternoon. WPTV reports that the incident occurred in October, but James had only been arrested recently by U.S. Marshals.
Officials with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told WPTV that James pulled up for his order, and after a server handed a drink and turned around, James tossed the 3 1/2-foot gator into the drive-through window.
(Video at link)
What the heck is up with his hair? Looks like he has a wig on top of his own hair.
I have gators walking through my yard all the time.
Trust me a 3 1/2 foot gator is not a deadly weapon.
It’s laughable to think so.
Not a smart thing to do but having lived in south Florida for many years and having driven through Wendy’s drive through many times in the past I can understand why someone would want to do that lol
(seriously the people the fast food restaurants hire in south Florida, especially Wendy’s will make you want to pull your hair out some days . Rude doesn’t even begin to describe some of them )
Hey at least he paid for his drink
He was tracked down using a credit card receipt for the drink he bought, according to the report.
http://heavy.com/news/2016/02/joshua-james-palm-beach-florida-man-throws-tosses-alligator-gator-through-drive-thru-wendys-restaurant-photos-video/
Jeez. The silliness of using a credit card to buy a soda is compounded by committing attempted murder and leaving a receipt. I stand in awe of Florida Man.
Polk salad Annie, the gators got your granny
Joshua has not yet decided if he’ll attend the five year Class Reunion for his high school graduating class.
Gator tastes like swampy chicken. Blecch.
Anyone scared of that sweet baby gator needs to go to NOOYAWK!
Who knew people from the planet Jupiter frequent Wendy’s? And they must be really strong to toss a gator around.
Remember when the fire departments tied mullet nets between fires?
The lady preparing the gator dog (gator hot dog) refused to touch it. That added to the fun.
Oh, PLEASE. A 3 1/2’ gator isn’t a deadly weapon, and it wasn’t attempted murder. It’s a stupid prank. Man up!
Sone of the current locals would have a seizure if they lived that Lox area now.
Wellington and such in the 60’s
Gator’s back on the menu, boys!
DANG!
Gator hotdog? what part of the gator is that? This was more like chicken strips in a batter. Had em in Daytona.
There are penalties for being stupid.
Not enough, though.
Maybe it was just a meat delivery.
dear dinodino,
the man has been charged with a crime. that makes it a prank, no more.
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