Florida Criminal Attorney Blog
Creepy clowns have been making headlines across the nation, and Florida is no stranger to this creepy craze.
Pasco County deputies are on alert for a creepy clown.
Authorities believe the clowns have been spotted in Hudson, Port Richey, and Holiday. The county’s school district sent out a robo call and a post on Facebook Friday telling parents there was a threat posted on Facebook and Twitter about the creepy clowns showing up at schools.
Pinellas County schools had two similar incidents Friday where a clown was spotted outside schools. Pinellas County, however, isn’t considering this as a credible threat.
In Pasco County, authorities said the sightings are quite sinister. In one instance, investigators said someone dressed as a clown and friended young people on Facebook, then asked one kid to meet in the park after dark.
There have been other cases nationwide involving people dressed as clowns, some of them scarier than others. If you encounter one, especially near a school, you’re asked to contact authorities.
While some people find this clown craze funny, at the end of the day, unless you are headed to your job at the circus/fair/birthday party, do not dress up as a clown. Even if you think it is fun and you have zero intentions of hurting anyone, police have made it very clear they will arrest and charge people.
Our Pasco County Criminal Defense Lawyers at Whittel & Melton urge you all to make good decisions as Halloween approaches. However, if you are arrested, we may be able to help. Call us at 727-847-2299 or contact us online for a free consultation.