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An inmate assigned to help at a sheriff’s office fundraiser in Florida was reportedly charged with attempted escape after leaving his work assignment to meet a woman inside a portable toilet during the event.

According to reports, the incident occurred last Wednesday during the 32nd annual barbecue fundraiser hosted by the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office in Vero Beach, Florida. The event included jail tours and demonstrations by SWAT and K9 units. Attendees were also offered food such as hot dogs and barbecue plates.

Authorities said several inmates were allowed to assist with the fundraiser as part of a trustee work program. These inmates were assigned duties such as serving food and helping maintain the event grounds.

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A man in Washington accused of vehicle burglary reportedly struggled during his arrest which allegedly caused the deputy to break his leg.

On November 6, a man in Yakima County, Washington, saw an unknown male trying to force their way into his parked vehicle. He watched as the suspect, who was unsuccessful in the purported car burglary, took off in the direction of a nearby orchard. The alleged victim notified the authorities to report the situation, and deputies with the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office set out to investigate.

When they arrived, the deputies talked to the man who made the report. He informed them that there were portable toilets close by, and he believed the suspect was hiding near them. After arriving at the spot with the Porta-johns, a deputy saw a man come out of the structure. It was believed that he was the person the caller reported. Law enforcement decided to arrest him, and when a deputy tried to handcuff him, the man reportedly started to put up a fight.

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