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Chuck E. Cheese Mascot Arrested in Florida for alleged Credit Card Fraud
Tallahassee, FL – In a bizarre turn of events, a man dressed in a full chuck E.Cheese mascot costume was arrested in Tallahassee, Florida, on Wednesday, July 23rd, following allegations of credit card fraud. newly released bodycam footage from the Tallahassee Police Department shows the arrest unfolding inside the family entertainment center, with officers struggling to subdue the suspect as children looked on.
The individual, identified as Jermell J. Jones, was taken into custody while on shift at the restaurant. The video depicts officers attempting to handcuff Jones, repeatedly instructing him to “stop resisting” before successfully securing his arms. “Come with me Chuck E.,” one officer is heard saying as Jones is escorted from the restaurant to the parking lot.
According to police reports obtained by CBS Miami, the arrest stemmed from a complaint filed by a woman who alleged Jones used her child support debit card to make fraudulent purchases. She stated she last used the card on June 28th during her child’s birthday party at the same Chuck E.Cheese location.The woman reportedly provided video evidence to police identifying Jones as the perpetrator.
initially, Jones denied using anyone else’s card, claiming he only utilized his own Cash App account. However, he later admitted to occasionally using a card belonging to a cousin, identified only as ”Key.”
The incident has garnered significant attention online, with the bodycam footage quickly circulating across social media platforms. The Tallahassee Police Department has not released further details regarding the charges filed against Jones.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Keywords: Chuck E. Cheese, Arrest, Florida, Credit Card Fraud, Tallahassee, Bodycam Footage, Jermell J. Jones, crime, Police, Mascot, Child Support Debit Card.
