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Florida Man Steals Boots And Clings To Pylon In Water Trying To Avoid Arrest

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Florida Man Steals Boots And Clings To Pylon In Water Trying To Avoid Arrest (Photo by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau via Getty Images)

A Florida man stole some boots and then had to cling to a pylon in the water to avoid being arrested. It didn’t end up working.

Sounds like he gave escaping his full-effort which you have to respect in a way. He traipsed through murky water, hid in mangroves, and clung on to a pylon in the Florida Keys. While he was able to evade law enforcement for a bit, they did eventually catch up to him but it also took a lot of effort. They first tried unsuccessfully by boat and foot and had to wait a bit but they ended up apprehending their suspect. According to FOX 13 News, it all started when 29-year-old Da’Veon Hassan Fleming of Tampa stole a pair of boots from a store in Islamorada. He took off and the chase was on.

Florida Man Steals Boots And Tries To Evade Law Enforcement

FOX 13 News reports that Fleming took off and was spotted crawling through murky water near Snake Creek. They were unable to capture him at that time. Later that day, he was spotted again and this time ran into the mangroves and swam to a pylon and held onto it, per FOX 13 News. This time, he was taken into custody by a civilian boater.

He has since been charged with larceny and resisting arrest. The Florida Highway Patrol assisted in the incident. I’d be scared going into those waters and hiding there. You never know what might be lurking! I’d rather get arrested than attacked by an alligator or something. You can see a photo of him clinging to the pylon provided by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office below.

Da'Veon Hassan Fleming clinging to pylon in water.
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Da’Veon Hassan Fleming clinging to pylon in water. (via Monroe County Sheriff’s Office)

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

5 Hilarious Florida Man Stories Heard On Dave & Chuck The Freak

Honestly, there’s nothing like a good Florida Man story. They’re exciting, they’re wild, they’re far from ordinary. You never know what to expect when you hear a story about a Florida Man. These types of stories have taken over the internet, and rightfully so. Here are 5 hilarious Florida Man stories you’ve heard on Dave & Chuck The Freak!

Some of these individuals committed crazy crimes, while others just accomplished something impressive! They’re not all criminals. However, the best stories typically are.

5 Hilarious Florida Man Stories Heard On Dave & Chuck The Freak

Dave & Chuck The Freak love talking about all sorts of crazy individuals who have done equally crazy things. That’s why you’ll hear segments like “The Times Of India,” “What’s With The Asians?,” and stories about “Those Crazy Canadians.” Truly, you never know what you might hear. People are strange, man.

When it comes to strange people, there seems to be no place like Florida. Maybe it’s the warm weather? Perhaps there’s something in the water. Whatever it is, Florida seems to get a lot of attention for some of its citizens behavior. You just don’t get these kind of stories out of Vermont or Minnesota.

On the show, Dave & Chuck The Freak have shared some absolutely wild stories and crimes that have been committed by a Florida Man. Whenever you hear  a story start with “a Florida man…” you know you’re in for a good story. Now, we’re celebrating the Florida Man with a collection of the best stories that you’ve heard on Dave & Chuck The Freak.

Of course, on the show we’ve talked about many more than just five Florida Men. So, narrowing it down was difficult. It wasn’t an easy feat. However, it’s been done. We did it! Here are 5 of the craziest most hilarious Florida Man stories you’ve heard on Dave & Chuck The Freak!

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    Hey, not every Florida Man story is about a criminal! This is actually a touching story. It also features some rocking metal, so double the points. Watch as this guy plays his guitar during brain surgery! I didn’t know that was possible.

    Read more about this story here!

  • Florida Man Throws Beer Can And Fires Gun After Being Upset By Speeding Drivers

    Ah, here we go. This is the content you came for. When things don’t go your way, this is not how you should act. When things didn’t go his way, this Florida Man chose violence. He threw beer cans at speeding cars and even brought out a gun?

    Read more about this story here!

  • Florida Man Robs House After Homeowner Invites Him In For A Beer

    If someone invites you inside for a beer, you should probably be nice to them! Well, that’s not what happened this time. I’m sure this homeowner has learned his lesson and won’t be inviting any strangers inside for any beverages any time soon. Seriously, why would you do this? It makes no sense to me.

    Read more about this story here!

    Guy Let In For A Beer

  • Florida Man Arrested For 'Molesting' Manatee Mannequin

    Alliteration aside, that’s an awful headline. Yikes. How does…why would…so many questions on this story. But, do I want the answers? Yes. Yes, I do.

    Read more about this story here!

  • Florida Man Tries To Steal Waffle House Tattoo

    Waffle Houses are famous for their delicious food at any hour of the day. However, they’re actually probably more famous for all the fights and drama that seem to happen at a Waffle House location every day. Seriously, it seems like every day there’s a new viral video of a wild fight at a Waffle House. Well, that’s actually not how this story goes. This Florida Man just loves him some Waffle House.

    Read more about the story here!

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