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Florida Man Arrested After Date Gone Wrong
25 Jul
Summary
- Man arrested on five felony counts after Tinder date.
- Victim threatened with a .22 Ruger handgun.
- Arrangement involved $1,000 per visit payment.
A Tinder arrangement in Sumter County, Florida, reportedly turned violent, leading to the arrest of 67-year-old David O'Brien. O'Brien was taken into custody on Thursday, July 22, facing five felony charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated battery.
The encounter began earlier this month when O'Brien allegedly contacted an unnamed woman on Tinder, offering $1,000 per visit for her company. They arranged a meeting for dinner on Wednesday, July 22.
During their date, O'Brien reportedly gave the woman $200 and took her shopping for lingerie. He later provided an additional $600 at a restaurant before driving her back to his residence in The Villages.
Once at his home, the woman became uncomfortable and contacted friends to pick her up. O'Brien allegedly demanded the return of the money she had received. When she refused and attempted to leave with her friends, O'Brien reportedly pursued their Ford F-150, ramming it twice. The chase ended when the damaged truck crashed into a pole.
