- Martin County police got a shock when a person rammed into the building with a Toyota Camry.
- Upon exiting the vehicle, the driver threatened the police and displayed wild behavior.
- Nobody was harmed but the suspect caused several thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Police officers around the world go out looking for suspects and criminals every day. In some cases, the wanted individuals actually turn themselves in. Sometimes though, people who aren’t even wanted travel to the police station and end up facing serious charges.
Such was the case with a 40-year-old man who drove his Toyota Camry into a county jail and then attacked officers with rubber snakes and motor oil.
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That man is Joseph Leedy, a person that Martin County Florida authorities say is homeless. For reasons yet unknown, Leedy allegedly piloted a Toyota Camry sedan into the county jail there. When we say ‘into” we mean it literally too. Photos from the scene show the Camry buried front-clip deep into the lobby of the jail.
According to local authorities, Leedy, who was evidently wearing a blouse (and no pants) at the time of the incident, smashed into the building, got out of the car, poured motor oil on the floor, and said that he wanted to set it on fire. Police say he made several verbal threats toward officers including that he wanted to “kill everyone,” while he threw rubber snakes (!) on the jail floor.
Thankfully, nobody was hurt but Leedy reportedly fought both officers and firefighters who responded to the scene. Once restrained, authorities took Leedy to the hospital for medical attention and then brought him right back to where the whole incident began. If his goal was to get into jail, he probably could’ve found a less violent way to do it.
Martin County Sheriff’s Office
At this stage, he’s facing several very serious charges including four counts of aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer and criminal mischief of over $1,000.
Almost hilariously, the Martin County Sheriff had commended the work of a local glass company that donated its services to a local elderly resident only days before. It might want to call that company back for a little help with the jail now. Is this your new favorite Florida Man story? It might be mine.