Clearwater, Florida, known for its stunning beaches, also has a history of strange and unusual crimes. These bizarre incidents add an intriguing layer to the city’s story. Here are 10 of the strangest crimes that have taken place in Clearwater.
- Poopy Possum
In 2023, a Clearwater man was arrested for pooping on a dead possum on the street during rush hour.
www.fox35orlando.com/news/florida-man-arrested-for-pooping-on-dead-possum-on-street-during-rush-hour-police-say
- Chicken Fight
In 2024, a Clearwater man was charged with domestic batter for hurling Church’s fried chicken at his sister.
https://mynbc15.com/news/nation-world/man-charged-florida-throwing-chicken-sister-khanye-edrayieze-medley-arrest-report-clearwater-police-choking-slapping-bruise-roommates-fried-churchs-domestic-violence-victim-department
- Bible Batterer
In 2024, a Clearwater man went to jail on Easter Sunday, after he allegedly struck a Walgreens manager with his Bible on the way out of the store. He got into an argument with a store employee over some headphones that he was trying to buy, and when the manager asked him to leave the store, he allegedly hit her with the good book.
https://nypost.com/2024/04/04/us-news/florida-shopper-peter-owens-accused-of-hitting-walgreens-store-manager-with-bible-on-easter-Sunday
- A Sticky Situation
In 2023, An irate Clearwater man got into a sticky legal situation when he allegedly tossed a lollipop at a Family Dollar manager during a heated argument.
https://nypost.com/2023/09/01/florida-man-dalton-reed-arrested-after-throwing-lollipop-at-family-dollar-manager
- Live on Camera!
A 27-year-old man broadcast live on Facebook as he sped down Clearwater Beach, running over beach chairs and umbrellas while drinking from a bottle of whiskey.
www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2017/07/21/florida-man-live-streams-he-speeds-beach-cursing-and-drinking/15765725007/
- Machete Maniac
In 2019, a Clearwater man was arrested after pulling a machete on a woman who refused to date him.
www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-pinellas/florida-man-arrested-after-pulling-machete-on-woman-who-refused-to-date-him-records
- We Be Jammin’
In 2017, a Clearwater man called 911 nearly 100 times in one day was arrested for trying to get money that was seized during a drug arrest.
www.theledger.com/story/news/crime/2017/07/14/jamming-911-line-florida-man-arrested-for-calling-police-98-times/20259375007/
- And More Poop?
What is it about crimes with poop? In 2022, a Clearwater man walked up to his neighbor’s porch completely naked in the middle of the afternoon and defecated on an outdoor table.
www.wbtw.com/news/national/naked-florida-man-arrested-for-defecating-on-neighbors-porch-deputies-say
- Glitter Attack
In 2022, two women were arrested for throwing containers of glitter at a man and breaking into apartment.
www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/two-florida-women-attack-man-with-glitter-face-felony-charges/2659741
10. Porch Pirate
In 2022, a thief in Clearwater brought new meaning to the term “porch pirate.” A Captain Jack Sparrow look-alike was doing some “pilfering and plundering” at a home where an Amazon package was delivered.
www.mysuncoast.com/2022/03/10/porch-pirate-dressed-jack-sparrow-faces-time-brig
Clearwater has seen its fair share of strange and unusual crimes. From food fights to pilfering pirates, these bizarre incidents add a unique flavor to the city’s history. Whether quirky thefts, peculiar scams, or outright bizarre behaviors, Florida’s criminal history continues to fascinate and entertain.
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