Never, ever dare police officers to take you to jail.
Because they will.
James Massengale found that out. The Islamorada, Florida homeless man decided he'd enter the waters of Library Beach Creek, joining two adult manatees swimming with two calves. Massengale touched the mammals repeatedly, which is a violation of state game laws, and bystanders called law enforcement to the scene after he told them the only way he was leaving was if "...somebody with a badge..." told him to. Massengale then proceeded to ride one of the animals in the water.
Enter the State of Florida Fish and Game officer who DID tell him to exit the creek. Massengale was in the process of being issued a criminal summons in lieu of arrest for the misdemeanor violation when he began taunting officers, telling them he wouldn't even show up for court.
When the man started chanting 'Take me to jail! Take me to jail!', he was arrested and then incarcerated in the Monroe County Jail for refusing to obey lawful orders of a law enforcement officer.
It will happen every time.
James Massengale Jr.
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