A Florida man who allegedly defaced a sound barrier wall in St. Petersburg was arrested after claiming his identify was “Mr. Monopoly,” and that he was born on April 20, 1969, in line with courtroom paperwork.
Court docket paperwork obtained by Fox Information Digital present that Ryan Howard, 33 — not 55 — was arrested on Saturday and charged with resisting arrest and prison mischief.
The St. Petersburg Police Division mentioned officers had been dispatched to 54th Avenue South, after receiving studies {that a} white man in his 20s to 40s was seen spray-painting a concrete wall within the space.
Witnesses informed police the person was carrying a white fabric round his neck and tan-and-white shorts.
Additionally they informed police he was final seen strolling westbound on 54th Avenue South.
One of many responding officers noticed a person matching the outline.
When the officer approached the person, later recognized as Howard, the officer noticed he was in possession of white shorts and a black bag containing spray paint cans.
The officer requested Howard his identify, and he didn’t reply.
Giving it one other go, the officer informed Howard he was conducting a prison investigation and required him to determine himself.
After failing to conform, the officer positioned Howard behind a police car and requested him once more for his identify.
This time, Howard allegedly informed the officer his identify was “Mr. Monopoly,” aka Milburn “Wealthy Uncle” Pennybags, the mascot of the timeless board recreation, “Monopoly.”
Suspicious of the identify and date of delivery, the officer performed a search and positioned a Maine driver’s license on the suspect, which mentioned his identify was Ryan Howard with the proper date of delivery.
Howard in the end collected a “Go to Jail” card and was transported to the Pinellas County Jail.
Though he didn’t roll doubles, he was launched after posting $1,000 bond.
