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Man allegedly tries to avoid arrest by rolling in dog feces

March 11. 2015
 
By Steve Mocarsky
 
WILKES-BARRE — City police say a man tried to avoid arrest by rolling in dog feces.

Police on patrol in the area of Academy Street and Carey Avenue at about 5:50 p.m. Monday said they observed a man, later identified as Maurice Franklin, 45, of Wilkes-Barre, jump from the curb line in front of several moving vehicles.

Officers made contact with the Franklin and found him to be allegedly under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Franklin allegedly had slurred speech and could not stand without swaying.

As officers were speaking to Franklin, he told them he was walking around the dog feces that was on the sidewalk.

Officer Stanley Wychock advised the Franklin that he was under arrest and told him to place his hands behind his back, police said.

At that point, Franklin allegedly jumped to the ground and started rolling in dog feces. He then allegedly stated that officers could not arrest him because he is “covered in Shit,” police said.

Franklin was taken into custody, cited and held until sober, police said.

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