Man arrested when he was smashing a car, believing it was his ex's
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Volusia County, FL - A man was caught smashing an SUV with a hammer in the parking lot of a Volusia County Publix store on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.
In a release, deputies said that the man — identified as Justin Allen, 37 — was seen breaking into the SUV at the parking lot in Ormond-by-the-Sea before smashing it with the hammer.
“When confronted by a deputy, Allen claimed he was taking revenge on his ex’s car,” the release reads. “Unfortunately, the SUV belonged to an innocent Publix employee.”
As a result, investigators said, Allen was taken into custody and now faces charges of burglary, possession of burglary tools, criminal mischief, and possession of cocaine and paraphernalia.
He posted $10,500 bond and was released later that same night.