Posted on 03/23/2020 2:17:42 PM PDT by simpson96
A Florida man was arrested last week for causing almost $70,000 in damage to a neighbor's home after putting a water hose through a broken window, police say.
Jonathan Babij, 37, of Ocala city, was detained by deputies from the Marion County Sheriff's Office on February 27 and hit with multiple felony charges related to incidents that took place during 2019. In a media release, police confirmed the suspect has a dozen prior theft convictions.
Inmate records posted online suggested that Babij has since posted the required $14,000 bond. His latest arrest was first reported by local media outlet WGFL.
Florida authorities alleged that Babij was involved in multiple criminal acts throughout last year. In March 2019, the man allegedly stole a trash can that was worth $20.
The hose attack incident allegedly took place approximately two months later, the sheriff's office said.
According to deputies, describing the May 2019 altercation, Babij broke his neighbor's window and shoved the water hose in, destroying the victim's furniture, antiques, walls, flooring and more. The neighbor was not named, and the motivation for what police described as a "felonious water prank" remains unclear.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has been contacted for additional comment.
The inmate records confirmed Babij was charged with larceny petit theft linked to the stolen $20 trash can. It was listed as a felony due to his 12 previous theft convictions, deputies said.(snip)
Some social media users expressed shock at a felony charge for a trash can theft, but police said it was justified. "Theft of a $20 item is not a felony," one person wrote, to which the sheriff's office hit back: "It is if you've accumulated enough prior convictions and Mr. Babij has 12."
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A dozen theft convictions...nice resume...
God forbid they get together and have Florida Kids.
Someone should shove a water hose up his (bleep) and flood him out.
Lol! “To all my friennnnds!” Have to watch that again sometime soon. It’s been a long time since 1987.
Headlines that begin with Florida Man never disappoint.
Babij; well that’s American.
The water bill is what will be criminal. Water is the most expensive in the country. In winter 150 a month. In summer 250-300 a month. When I got my first water bill I thought it was quarterly. Lol. They do add garbage on it too for 42 dollars a month.
And so is BigChief, RedEagle, Mankiller and Santiago....a-hole!
Is Babij a native American name?
If so, my bad. Otherwise it’s your profane malfunction, so STFU.
Babij; well that’s American.
Certainly could be an AMERICAN name! Along with Nadeau and Standingbear.
So go learn something about American people....before you make a fool of yourself.
Ok.
Please provide the American background of Babij.
You do realize plenty of people immigrate legally...and become American citizens, or were citizens before you and I were born, because they lived here all their lives..... right?
And that was my whole point...apparently not grasped by you.
You can have the last word....
OK, thank you,
Babij is not American.
A decade or so ago there was a case where a spurned lover went to his mate’s home while they were gone on a three week trip.
They used a hose to soak down the carpet then spread grass seeds throughout.
Owner came home to a full house of grass and mold.
Florida, gotta love these crazies that come her from the world over.
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