Police arrested a man in Leeds, Alabama on Thursday night for allegedly crashing his car into a pole outside a Bass Pro Shop, entering the store, taking off his clothes and jumping into a giant aquarium inside the store, authorities said. Announced. 42.
George Owens was charged with indecent exposure, disorderly conduct, second-degree assault, resisting arrest, two counts of reckless endangerment and two counts of criminal mischief. according to CBS42.
According to CBS 42, Owens, 42, was with his family at the time of the incident, but Leeds Police Chief Paul Irwin said he “deliberately crashed into a utility pole.” (RELATED: 'Head in the Water': Video Shows Man Casually Steals 50 Pounds of Live Fish from Bass Pro Shop)
Although the incident may seem humorous on the surface, Irwin explained that Owens had mental issues. according to 1819 News. Authorities took the man in for a psychiatric evaluation, the newspaper reported.
“I know everyone wants to write stories and think it's funny, but he had mental issues,” Irwin told the magazine.
According to 1819 News, neither Owens nor the officer who arrested him were injured.
A man who took off his clothes and jumped into a water tank at Leeds Bass Pro Shops is in custody and facing multiple charges.
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According to CBS 42, Owens is currently being held at the St. Clair County Jail.
