In a bizarre incident that could only happen in Florida, a man accused of burglarizing a home in Paisley last month was arrested after presenting a deputy with a bag of crystal meth and asking him to test it.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office shared the strange encounter on social media, stating that the deputy was patrolling Highway 42 when he was flagged down by victims of the alleged burglary. The victims pointed out Timothy Gunter, 34, as the suspect who had just burglarized their home while their family members were inside.
When the deputy caught up with Gunter, the suspect unexpectedly offered a plastic baggie filled with a clear, crystal-like substance, claiming it was “bad” narcotics and requesting that the deputy test it. The deputy complied, and the substance tested positive for methamphetamine.
In addition to the burglary charge, Gunter was also arrested for possession of a controlled substance without a prescription. This peculiar incident adds another chapter to the long list of weird Florida news stories that have captivated the nation.