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Meanwhile In Florida . . . Man Tries To Escape Cops On A Stand-Up Scooter Then Jumps In The Water
The Tampa Free Press ^ | November 30, 2022 | Jake Grissom

Posted on 12/02/2022 1:34:03 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks

A 38-year-old Florida man on a stand-up electric scooter was arrested Wednesday after fleeing from Deputies and then jumping in the water.

According to deputies, Jose Junior Vigil, 38, of Ocala, was charged with fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Investigators say Vigil crossed U.S. 1 on Stock Island at approximately 2:47 a.m. on a scooter with no lights.

Deputies attempted to stop the man as he traveled south toward Key West on the sidewalk. Vigil refused to stop for Deputies and continued to drive to a hotel near the entrance of Key West where he fled on foot.

Deputies attempted to shock Vigil with a Taser but were not successful.

Vigil then jumped into the water and refused to come out.

Deputies say that a responding Key West Police Officer convinced Vigil to get out of the water.

A small amount of marijuana and multiple plastic baggies were found in Vigil’s possession.

Vigil was booked into the Monroe County Jail with no bond.


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KEYWORDS: arrest; blockisland; booking; drugs; florida; floridaman; keywest; marijuana; monroecounty; ocala; scooter; taser
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1 posted on 12/02/2022 1:34:03 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
He looks sober...


2 posted on 12/02/2022 1:35:46 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

No mention of bath salts. I’m a little surprised.


3 posted on 12/02/2022 1:37:24 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (We are already in a revolutionary period, and the Rule of Law means nothing. )
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To: EEGator

Lucky for him there were no gators in the water. He would have been an easy meal.


4 posted on 12/02/2022 1:38:30 PM PST by CatHerd (Whoever said "All's fair in love and war" probably never participated in either.)
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To: CatHerd

0247 Florida swims are not advised...


5 posted on 12/02/2022 1:40:05 PM PST by EEGator
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To: CatHerd

No gators. Sharks, yes.


6 posted on 12/02/2022 1:45:04 PM PST by TexasGator (!!!)
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To: EEGator

He looks like a lefty who still isn’t fully “woke.”


7 posted on 12/02/2022 1:45:23 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Hey Amerika! The whole world is watching and laughing their asses off. )
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To: EEGator

Cops should have told him. “Y’all better come outta there, yours ain’t the only eyes shinning out there tonite”.


8 posted on 12/02/2022 1:47:23 PM PST by Equine1952
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To: FlingWingFlyer

He probably votes Democrat since felons can vote in FL now, but I’m guessing he’ll remain “sleep”...


9 posted on 12/02/2022 1:48:40 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Equine1952

I vividly recall looking out in the creeks off of the St Johns River at night and seeing dozens upon dozens of eyes...


10 posted on 12/02/2022 1:50:04 PM PST by EEGator
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To: TexasGator

Ah yes. Now I see was *from* Ocala, but on or near Key West. Yes, you are correct, sir. Sharks it is.


11 posted on 12/02/2022 1:51:39 PM PST by CatHerd (Whoever said "All's fair in love and war" probably never participated in either.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Florida man has been a bit tame lately.


12 posted on 12/02/2022 1:54:48 PM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: EEGator

Bull shark, tiger shark, or gator, it’s a hard way to lose a few pounds. Most everything in the water eats meat in one form or another. Probably why they say swim at your own risk.


13 posted on 12/02/2022 1:57:28 PM PST by Equine1952
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Bull sharks go way up into brackish/almost fresh water.
Super aggressive shark.

Supposedly responsible for those deaths in a NJ river a long time ago...


14 posted on 12/02/2022 2:00:35 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Equine1952

https://yesterdaysamerica.com/matawan-shark-attack-a-deadly-day-in-1916/


15 posted on 12/02/2022 2:02:19 PM PST by EEGator
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To: EEGator

Stoned


16 posted on 12/02/2022 2:05:13 PM PST by AFreeBird
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He looks like Jim Brewer in Half Baked...


17 posted on 12/02/2022 2:12:46 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Shouldn’t it be ‘Jose Vigil Jr.

vs ‘Jose Junior Vigil’?


18 posted on 12/02/2022 2:52:05 PM PST by lee martell
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To: EEGator

My cat wears that expression whenever he wants to persuade me to feed him. It looks better on him (grey and white tabby).
19 posted on 12/02/2022 3:59:27 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (What was 35% of the Rep. Party is now 85%. And it’s too late to turn back—Mac Stipanovich )
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I assume both behave in an unpredictable manner?...


20 posted on 12/02/2022 4:23:05 PM PST by EEGator
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