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Radioactive Warning: Man Arrested at Florida Publix
7 Dec
Summary
- Man arrested at Florida Publix with firearms and radioactive warning container.
- Suspect claimed to have a 'dirty bomb,' later identified as a soil testing device.
- Various weapons, drugs, and tactical gear were found in the suspect's truck.
Late Friday evening, an incident at a Publix in Davenport, Florida, led to the arrest of Benjamin Donald Johnson. Police responded to his truck, where they found him uncooperative and discovered several firearms. Johnson then claimed he had a 'dirty bomb' inside his vehicle.
Authorities located a yellow plastic container marked with a radioactive warning label, which was later confirmed to emit radioactivity. Investigations involving federal agencies and bomb technicians identified the device as a soil testing gauge with minimal radiation. The truck also contained numerous firearms, ammunition, tactical equipment, and controlled substances.
Johnson, who stated he was living in his truck, now faces charges including Hoax Weapon of Mass Destruction and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. He is currently held at Polk County Jail, while his dog was safely taken by Animal Control.
