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Florida Retiree Pleads Not Guilty After Urinating on $10,500 of Canned Meat

The 70-year-old remains free on a $3,000 bond pending his next hearing in Lake County Court

Authorities arrested a Florida resident who urinated on bulk meat products.
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Patrick Mitchell

Overview

  • Patrick Francis Mitchell allegedly contaminated 188 bulk units of Vienna sausages and 345 Spam Classic cans at a Sam’s Club in Lady Lake, triggering a $10,500 loss
  • Store surveillance and a witness report enabled detectives to link Mitchell’s Sam’s Club membership and driver’s license photo to the incident
  • He was arrested at his Village of Piedmont home and faces charges of misdemeanor disorderly conduct and felony criminal mischief
  • Mitchell entered a not guilty plea during his initial court appearance and secured release on a $3,000 bond
  • Criminal defense attorney Bobby Rumalla represents him as the case moves forward in Lake County Court