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October 29, 2023 · DeSoto County, Florida

Florida Man Gets Citation for 'Booty Patrol' Truck

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Florida Man score

Pretty wild

A driver is cited after deputies determine his 'Booty Patrol' truck, complete with flashing red and blue lights, too closely resembles a Border Patrol vehicle.

DeSoto County deputies spotted a white Chevy Silverado with a green stripe, the words 'Booty Patrol' on the back, and red and blue flashing lights on the grille at the Mosaic Arena. When a deputy approached, the driver, later identified as Gabriel Luviano-Renteria, turned off the lights and drove away. He was cited under a law banning vehicles from displaying lights that too closely resemble law enforcement lights, and additional charges of impersonating law enforcement and obstructing police followed weeks later.

Score breakdown

Absurdity20/25
Humor19/25
Florida Factor14/20
Unexpectedness12/15
Headline Quality9/10
Source Quality5/5

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