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A Florida man wearing a Ronald McDonald costume and reportedly found carrying a faux orange firearm was jailed after he was seen clowning around at a shopping center that he was previously kicked out of.

Since 2016, McDonald’s has diminished the presence of Ronald McDonald as the main mascot for their brand. Still, on the afternoon of March 24, the character was seen at the Interchange Plaza shopping center in Palm Bay when a man put on a Ronald costume and visited the marketplace. Dressing like the iconic clown was likely enough to catch the attention of plaza patrons. But, as noted in the police report, the man, who was reportedly previously banned from the premises, was also allegedly “yelling to himself, and was loitering.”

The authorities were notified about the situation, and just before 3:30 PM, officers from the Palm Bay Police Department went to the mall to investigate. When they arrived, they found the person in the costume standing beside a bicycle in front of a store. He was identified as a 40-year-old local man who is currently without permanent housing. The police released footage from the officers’ body-worn cameras and said it showed that the suspect was immediately uncooperative and had to be held on the ground before the officers were able to cuff him. One of the officers can also be seen removing an orange toy gun from the man’s back pocket.

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When a man at a bar on Florida’s West Coast reportedly got upset about the karaoke machine, he allegedly pulled out a gun and pointed it at one of the patrons.

According to their website, Overtime Sports Bar, which is located in a strip mall in Clearwater, offers karaoke to their patrons on Friday and Saturday nights. On March 15, the equipment used for the activity was on the fritz, causing the cancellation of that evening’s performances from potential crooners. One of the customers, later identified as a 34-year-old local, reportedly had a violent reaction to the situation which landed him behind bars.

It was reported that the man got frustrated when he learned the karaoke machine was broken, and shortly after, he walked out the door. While outside, he interacted with two other men who were at the bar, and one of them unsuccessfully tried to help lighten his mood. The man reportedly showed irritation at the unsolicited attention and allegedly responded by pointing a handgun at him. He reportedly pulled the slide back with his hand and caused it to snap forward before walking away.

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According to reports, a man in Connecticut was arrested and charged in connection with 25 vehicle break-ins that were recently reported to the authorities, with one including the theft of a firearm.

The local police began investigating the reports, and an officer who was patrolling in the downtown Shelton area reportedly identified a vehicle believed to be one of the automobiles that had been illegally entered. The officer located the automobile in a nearby parking lot, and a man was sitting in the driver’s seat. When the officer walked up to the vehicle, the driver allegedly tried to speed away and reportedly almost crashed into the police car. Though that accident was narrowly avoided, the driver collided with another automobile.

The suspect reportedly quickly got out of the car and tried to run away. The officer chased after the man, and when he was caught, he was identified as a 27-year-old from Bridgeport. He was reportedly carrying a bag, and when it was searched, a flashlight, ski mask, and several sets of car keys were allegedly found inside. Officers also reportedly found a firearm believed to be the one that had been reported stolen.

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A married couple in southeast Virginia was arrested on multiple charges after allegedly becoming violent and stabbing a restaurant employee several times because of a “botched order.”

On the afternoon of November 17, a woman, 45, placed a pick-up order at a MOD Pizza restaurant in Norfolk. When the 24-year-old employee handed her the food, she inspected it and determined that it was not made to her specifications. The woman reportedly engaged in a verbal argument with the man, and it was reported that she was left unsatisfied.

A little while after the incident, the woman called her husband and told him about what transpired when she went to get the food. She reportedly suggested he come to the establishment to “handle the situation.” The man headed to the restaurant and went inside. He reportedly approached the employee that his wife said she fought with, and he allegedly stabbed the man in the back and sliced open his stomach. Afterward, the couple reportedly left before the police arrived.

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A female passenger who was reportedly carrying drugs and a firearm allegedly attacked the driver of the vehicle when she got upset that they were going over the speed limit.

On September 25, a 32-year-old woman was in a car with three other people. She was sitting in the back seat, but she reportedly noticed that the driver was speeding. The woman allegedly became angry, purportedly because she had ecstasy and a gun with her. During a verbal dispute, the driver took the suggestion of one of the other passengers and decided to take the woman home to rectify the situation. When they arrived, things intensified.

According to reports, the woman dragged the driver out of the vehicle and began striking and kicking her until she fell to the ground. The woman reportedly pulled out the gun and threatened the alleged victim while she continued physically assaulting her. The other passengers got out of the vehicle and tried to intervene, but the woman allegedly did not calm down and reportedly began hitting them.

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A 7-Eleven in Northern Virginia was reportedly visited by an intoxicated man who carelessly waved around a firearm after he was told he could not purchase alcohol.

It was just after midnight on July 21, and a man walked into the convenience store located in Stafford. Based on his behavior, the employees believed he had been drinking. He tried to buy alcohol, but he was told that it was too late for them to sell it. He reportedly became agitated, and before leaving the store he allegedly pulled out a handgun and swung it around.

After he took off, the authorities were notified, and deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office went to the store. The person they believed was the suspect was quickly found traveling in a car with a passenger. A traffic stop was performed, and the driver and passenger were identified as two 30-year-old men from the local area. When the vehicle was searched, the deputies reportedly found a mostly empty bottle of tequila and two guns.

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Last week, the police arrested two Texas men on several charges when they allegedly found them in possession of approximately 56 pounds of marijuana in multiple bags with an assessed value of $70,000.

On May 23, law enforcement officers from the Bryan Police Department Directed Deployment Team were keeping an eye on a local home after learning that there was potential drug activity happening in the dwelling. They saw someone come out of the house with a backpack, and the man got into a vehicle and began driving away.

Officers trailed the driver until they allegedly saw him make a turn without signaling first, and the 30-year-old was pulled over. They reported that they detected a strong smell of marijuana, and when they searched his vehicle, they allegedly found about a pound of pot.

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A couple in Miami is facing charges after allegedly staging a bodybuilding photo shoot that included pointing a loaded high-powered assault rifle in several directions in a parking lot containing a daycare center.

Late in the afternoon on April 22, the mother of a child enrolled at the Miami-Dade childcare center “Devon Aire Kiddy College” arrived at the Crystal Plaza Shopping Center strip mall where the business is located. She reportedly spotted a man and woman taking a firearm out of a vehicle. She reportedly watched as the man posed while pointing the rifle in different directions, one of which was allegedly toward the door of the daycare. The woman called the authorities to report the situation.

Officers from the Miami-Dade Police went to the location, and when they arrived, they reported that the man was still posing with the weapon. The woman was reportedly taking pictures of him.

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An armed South Carolina man was arrested after reportedly holding a woman, two children, and an infant hostage during a standoff with the authorities lasting several hours.

On the evening of April 17, a man, woman, infant, and two children were together in a Gaffney home when a domestic incident reportedly occurred. During the unrest, the woman reportedly became fearful and dialed 911 on her cell phone without the man knowing she called. She said she needed help and then put the phone down. The dispatcher reported that they were able to hear some of what they believed was going on in the home.

Officers from the Gaffney Police Department headed to the address while staying informed about what was heard on the other end of the phone. According to reports, they found out the man in the house was holding the baby while also holding a firearm.

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A septuagenarian in Florida may face legal action after allegedly threatening a child on a bicycle with a knife when he reportedly became upset that the youngster was riding on the sidewalk.

Just after noon on April 8, a 73-year-old man donning a sunhat and dark sunglasses was walking down the sidewalk parallel to a main street in Winter Springs. According to reports, a boy on a bicycle riding down the same sidewalk tried to ride past him. The man allegedly became upset that the youngster was not riding in the designated bike lane, and he pulled a military-style blade out of his pocket. He reportedly pointed it at the child while scolding him. The boy reportedly immediately went home after telling the man that he was sorry, and the authorities were notified about the situation.

Officers from the Winter Springs Police Department went to talk to the child, who told them he was afraid his life was in danger when the man was allegedly wielding the knife. The police set out to locate the alleged perpetrator, and they saw the person they believed was responsible. When the child was asked if the man looked like the person with the knife, he positively identified him as the suspect.

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