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A Florida man is facing felony charges for allegedly causing approximately $20,000 worth of damage to a Tesla Cybertruck during an unauthorized two-day test drive.

The incident began on November 17, when a 26-year-old local man visited the Tesla store and service center in St. Petersburg, and wanted to test drive the vehicle. He was allotted 30 minutes to take the truck out, but the man reportedly kept the vehicle without permission until it was found damaged at his residence two days later.

According to reports, the assistant manager of the store was able to track down and collect the truck from the man’s residence. Extensive damage was seen on the vehicle, including a broken rearview mirror and camera, a missing GPS unit, and a missing sun visor, as well as two damaged fender flares. It was also reported that the Florida dealer tag was no longer on the truck. The authorities were notified, and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the situation.

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Several sheriff’s deputies and a K9 suffered from injuries while trying to arrest a suspect when he allegedly discharged bear repellent spray in a purported attempt to escape.

On November 24, a man with an active arrest warrant was walking down a street in Vero Beach when he was spotted by a deputy from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. The deputy attempted to stop him, but he reportedly refused and began running. Additional sheriff’s deputies and a K9 went to the location to assist, but the suspect allegedly continued trying to get away from them.

After reportedly trying multiple times to get the man to stop and lie on the ground, the deputies decided to send the K9 to assist them. The suspect allegedly pointed and sprayed bear repellent at the dog, and according to the police report, the mist caused the K9 and eight officers “chemical irritation to their eyes, skin, and throat” that required treatment at the scene.

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The parents of a young student were arrested after an incident on a school bus between them and at least two children on board reportedly escalated into violence.

The alleged confrontation occurred at a Greenwood apartment complex on the morning of October 31, when the bus had picked up their child. According to the affidavit, the two adults got on the bus without permission. Multiple people later reported seeing them enter the vehicle and aggressively confront several students.

According to reports, the situation stemmed from the belief that other children had bullied their grade-school-aged child. The woman, who is the child’s stepmother, allegedly became hostile towards at least two students. Bus surveillance footage, later reviewed by police, showed what appeared to be her initiating a heated exchange. She reportedly threatened one boy, and investigators noted that it appeared she tried to get her stepson to physically fight with him.

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A woman in Texas is facing multiple charges for allegedly trapping her boyfriend in her apartment and slicing him with a machete after an argument regarding infidelity.

On the evening of November 20, a man showed up at the South Miami Hospital Emergency Department with a large cut on his arm that he said was caused by being cut with a machete. The authorities went to the medical center to talk to the man, and he reportedly named his girlfriend as the individual who attacked him with the large blade. He said they were at a restaurant in Fontainebleau when he noticed images on her phone of her with another man, and after they exchanged harsh words, he walked out.

The man reported that he had some of her belongings, including her medication and glasses. He decided to leave them outside her apartment, and his keys accidentally got mixed in with the stuff. When he went back to get them, the woman was there, and she had already taken everything inside. He alleged that after entering the residence, he tried to grab his keys off her bed, but she locked the door and made comments that he interpreted as threats. He was able to get out of the room, and as he headed for the door, the woman allegedly cut him with the machete blade.

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Authorities in Missouri responded to an incident involving a juvenile who claimed to have fled from an abusive home situation.

The case began when neighbors in the area notified law enforcement after observing a child outside who was acting in a distressed manner. The people who called reported that the youth appeared to hide whenever vehicles passed through the area, which made them worry that something might be wrong. Deputies were dispatched to the location to investigate and assess the situation.

When they arrived, the deputies located the juvenile and began asking questions to determine what had taken place. The child reportedly explained that the most recent incident had occurred shortly before they ran away. According to the juvenile, a caregiver punished them by striking them on the arm with a cord, and the pain allegedly caused them to leave the residence. The youngster, who was wearing a long-sleeved shirt, pulled up their sleeve and showed the injuries to the authorities.

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A school bus driver in Minnesota who reportedly said he had taken cold medicine is facing charges after being accused of driving under the influence with students on board.

On November 20, a 55-year-old school bus driver from M&M Bus Service, who was dropping off students attending Maple Lake High School, was involved in an incident. According to reports, one of the multiple student passengers thought they detected the smell of alcohol and believed it was coming from the driver. A school resource officer was notified about the situation, and the authorities began investigating the claim.

The authorities alerted the bus company about the report, and they decided to have the driver pull over while they sent someone else to complete the route. The man stopped the bus without incident, and none of the students were injured. It was reported that he returned to the service garage before he was visited by a deputy from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

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A homeowner is facing charges after allegedly throwing coffee on a woman, her baby, and their dog when she became upset that they were walking the canine near her house without a leash.

The alleged incident was said to have occurred on the morning of November 14, near a private residence. A woman had been walking with her infant and their dog when the encounter took place. According to her account of the events, she was passing along an easement outside a locked gate. Her dog was not leashed but was reportedly walking close beside her as she neared the property, where the homeowner was outside with her own dog.

The woman told authorities that the homeowner began shouting about the lack of a leash. She stated that the homeowner then threw coffee at her dog while expressing frustration about a past incident involving a dog. The woman said she responded verbally, and the homeowner moved closer to the gate, reportedly closing the distance before throwing coffee that struck both the woman and her baby. After the liquid hit them, the woman began recording the exchange on her phone.

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A man in Indiana is facing charges in several counties after allegedly stealing items from multiple Kohl’s locations and leading the authorities on a chase when they tried to pursue him.

According to reports, the situation began last August at a Kohl’s store in Greenwood. They notified the authorities and reported that they believed someone had stolen more than $500 of clothing. A few days later, the police received a second call from the location informing them that they were the victims of a second incident, and believed it was the suspect from the previous alleged theft.

While investigating the situation, the police learned that someone had stolen from a Kohl’s in Franklin on several occasions. When the alleged suspect visited the location at the beginning of November, the store manager attempted to run after him when he left the store, but the man quickly drove away. Approximately ten days later, the same individual was reportedly caught swiping more items, and the police found him driving nearby. When they tried to perform a traffic stop, he allegedly forced them to chase him until they used a PIT maneuver, and the tires were punctured.

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A Florida father is facing a felony charge after allegedly confronting a man he believed had sold a THC vape cartridge to his teenage daughter.

The incident began when the father returned home from a family trip with his daughter and noticed she was behaving oddly. She asked for money and walked to a nearby gas station. When she returned, her behavior still seemed off, and her parents questioned her. They concluded she had lied about her intentions and had purchased a THC cartridge. The father then checked her phone and found messages between her and the alleged supplier.

The father reportedly contacted the same individual with his phone and pretended to be a customer. He arranged to meet the person at a local gas station. According to reports, the dad drove to the location and parked behind the man’s vehicle. As the teen’s messages had indicated a drug purchase, the father began questioning the individual about whether he knew the girl. The man reported seeing a handgun in the father’s lap, causing him to think he was in danger.

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A dad who was reportedly unable to keep the home he shared with his children in a habitable condition was jailed after the authorities asserted that it was an unsafe environment for them.

According to reports, last September, a father of three children, ages 10, 11 and 14, was visited by proactive patrol officers. After looking through the window of the Sarasota home, they believed it appeared to be unclean and neglected. The man allowed them to come inside, and the officers reported that they found garbage littered throughout the residence, and roaches were visible. They additionally noted that the beds the children slept in were dirty. When the kitchen was inspected, the police allegedly saw more alcohol than food. When the man talked to the officers about the situation and informed them that his kids hadn’t been to school in two years.

The authorities found resources in the community to help the man, and they reported that they were able to find house furnishings and fresh food to assist the family. They also helped the man to get the children enrolled in school, but at the beginning of November, they were notified that the youngsters had not been attending. When they returned to the home to find out what was going on, officers reported that the residence was still filthy and smelled like mold. The children were reportedly asleep instead of at school.

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