Posted on 07/15/2021 1:48:00 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Suspect tried to flood holding cell after arrest, police say
A Florida man who stole an alligator from a miniature-golf course, swung it around by its tail and threw it into the air claimed he was teaching the reptile “a lesson,” according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.
Police said they were patrolling on South Atlantic Avenue around 3:20 a.m. Thursday when they saw a man later identified as William Hodge attempting to throw a live gator onto the roof of a building.
Hodge, 32, grabbed the creature by its tail and hit it against a building awning, according to the affidavit. He’s also accused of slamming it onto the ground and stomping on it twice and throwing the alligator over his shoulder and then onto the ground.
Officers said they approached Hodge after seeing him throw the alligator and he immediately put his hands up to surrender and was taken into custody.
He admitted that he jumped a fence into an alligator enclosure at a nearby miniature-golf course and stole the gator after wrestling with it, records show. When asked why he abused the animal, he claimed he was “teaching it a lesson,” according to the affidavit.
Hodge was taken to the public safety department and tried to flood the holding cell by balling up toilet paper to clog the toilet bowl and the drain on the floor, records show.
Police said Hodge threatened to flood the whole facility.
He’s facing charges of animal cruelty, possessing or injuring an alligator, unarmed burglary and criminal mischief.
An arrest report didn’t detail what injuries the alligator suffered if any. It has since been returned to Congo River Golf.
“Hey dere mah naim iz Dumphuq, Wadda Dumphuq.”
Florida man.
Looks like an FSU fan.
Perfect example of Stupid Asshole.
The guys got ears bigger than the dive brakes on a Curtiss Helldiver.
Actually, the live alligator was the property of Congo River Golf. Stealing the alligator was akin to say rustling cattle or stealing a pig.
After the alligators grow too large for the golf course they can be sold to a farm where they are slaughtered for human food and leather
In East Tennessee gator is a popular dish where the perineal Florida gator is consumed with gusto. Florida can’t be defeated on the grid iron but their soul can be consumed in deep fried lumps.
They make ‘em crazy in Florida
If he was set on fire, I would go grab marshmallows.
—”Anyone that tortures a dumb animal is a scumbag.”
And should be sentenced to trial by alligator swim.
That would be to swim across an alligator-infested pond, once each week until he learns his lesson.
If he is not attacked and or eaten after one year, he can be placed on probation.
All TV revenue would go to the local Friends of the Alligator Club.
I’m not justifying this @sshole, I’m just surprised that alligators would be a protected species. Like they protect seagulls in Utah. As if the dammed things need it.
I don’t know. His appearance kind of fits the crime.
This guy is Crocodile Dunderhead.
Is that an I for Idiot on his forehead ?
In Florida, the Alligator is definitely protected. In fact, one will get less time for killing a man than killing an alligator5. If you don’t believe it. try it.
***Crocodile Dundee***
Reminds me more of Joe Dirt.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
Does that apply to Dr. Jill, the Ho, Pelosi and others of that bent?
Crocodile Dundee Dunce-ee. There. Fixed it for ya!
What is wrong with people?!?
I wouldn’t know where to begin with that guy. I’d like to drop him off deep in the ‘glades. to teach him a lesson.
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