Texas Man Named 'Optimus Prime' Arrested for Auto Theft

Austin police charge 37-year-old with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle after he was caught driving a stolen car.

Optimus Prime Blakely was stopped by officers on June 4 in Austin, Texas.
Blakely's name is identical to the leader of the Autobots from the 'Transformers' franchise.
He was driving a vehicle reported stolen on Congress Avenue near Radam Lane.
Blakely was held at Travis County Jail on an $8,000 bond.
The arrest affidavit was obtained by FOX 7 in Austin.