Florida Man Arrested: Salvation Army Bell Ringer Tried to Impale Store Manager with Donation Tripod
A 63-year-old Salvation Army bell ringer in Florida was arrested after trying to impale a Publix manager with a donation tripod. Read more about this bizarre holiday incident.
Charity work usually brings out the best in people, but in Florida, it took a dark and bizarre turn. A part-time holiday volunteer is behind bars after allegedly turning a symbol of generosity into a dangerous weapon.
The Red Tripod as a Weapon
According to the Martin County Sheriff's Office, 63-year-oldSteven Pavlik was arrested on Tuesday. Pavlik was stationed as a Salvation Army bell ringer at a Publix grocery store in Stuart, Florida, when a dispute erupted between him and the store manager.
The situation escalated quickly when Pavlik reportedly grabbed the distinctive red metal tripod used to hold the donation bucket. Authorities state he attempted to "impale" the manager with the heavy stand. The manager escaped without serious injury, but the incident has left the local community in disbelief.
Another Chapter in 'Florida Man' Lore
The sheriff's office didn't hold back in their report, noting that the 63-year-old had "tried his hand" at holiday charity work only to end up in a jail cell. Pavlik is currently facing charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. This incident adds to the long list of peculiar crimes that have cemented the Florida Man archetype in digital culture.
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