Title: Florida Cops Detain Chuck E. Cheese Mascot Amidst Children’s Birthday Party
Chaotic bodycam footage has emerged showing panicked children crying out “Chuck E, no!” as Florida law enforcement apprehended a Chuck E. Cheese mascot for alleged credit card fraud.
This unusual incident unfolded on July 23 during a child’s birthday celebration when Jermell Jones, fully clad in the rodent costume, was removed from the entertainment center in Tallahassee.
The video captures officers entering the venue and informing guests of their intention to detain the 41-year-old performer, leaving both children and parents visibly shocked.
“Chuck E! Come with me. Chuck E! Stop resisting! You’re being detained,” one officer exclaimed to the mascot.
Amid the arrest, frightened children could be heard exclaiming, “Chuck E, no” and “What are you doing?” as officers escorted the furry suspect away.
One upset parent criticized the police for executing such a dramatic arrest in front of the kids, to which the officers responded, “Chuck E’s a little bit busy, ma’am.”
“I would prefer you escort him out quietly instead of traumatizing these children by having someone like Chuck E Cheese arrested,” the parent expressed in the video. “Would you place Mickey Mouse in handcuffs?”
However, the police stood firm in their actions and reiterated, “We’re gonna detain the mouse.”
Jones was taken into custody after allegedly stealing a woman’s credit card and subsequently engaging in unauthorized purchases. Remarkably, he had a prior arrest for a similar offense just six months prior.
His arrest gained significant media attention, particularly after images circulated showing him in his mascot attire as officers led him away from the venue.
One striking image depicted his mascot head perched on a police car while authorities questioned him outside.
Ultimately, Jones faced multiple charges stemming from this event, including credit card theft, misuse of personal identification information, and fraudulent use of credit cards totaling over $100.
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