Florida man tells cops 'just take me to jail man' during traffic stop on August 17
POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA: A Florida man bizarrely asked a Florida Highway Patrol trooper to arrest him after being stopped for driving above the speed limit.
The incident reportedly happened on August 17 when the Florida man, Geoffrey Dale Coffman, was pulled over as he was driving at 68 mph while the permissible speed limit was 60mph.
However, things took a more serious turn when the official smelled marijuana on the 47-year-old man.
With the help of a backup team, the trooper checked the Florida man’s car and discovered a black and blue duffel bag full of plastic bags that had green leafy things in them.
The man was also carrying an authorized medical marijuana identification card, Fox 8 reported.
Florida man also had psilocybin mushrooms and several other drugs in his car
A close examination of Coffman’s car also led to the discovery of seven orange round pills, psilocybin mushrooms as well as white round and rectangular pills along with THC oils.
All the seized illegal items weighed 562gm in total.
It was confirmed that “the substances came back positive for THC, amphetamine, dextroamphetamine, buprenorphine, hydrochloride, alprazolam, and psilocybin mushroom,” per Fox 8.
However, when Coffman was questioned about the drugs, he oddly responded by saying, “Just take me to jail man.”
He was taken to Polk County Jail and his bond was set at $10,500.
Another Florida man arrested for drug possession
Coffman’s arrest came a week after another Florida man was taken into custody for druf possession.
Jairo Jaile La Parra of Boynton Beach, Florida was arrested on August 11, after being stopped for overspending in a school area.
An official release stated he was charged with “possession of Marijuana with intent to sell within 1000 feet of school or daycare, possession of over 20 grams of Marijuana, possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute, keep Public Nuisance for drug activity (vehicle), and possession of Drug Paraphernalia.”
Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “With a new school year beginning, it is important we talk to our children about the dangers of drugs and keep an eye out to protect them.”
“Remember, please slow down in school zones and look out for children at bus stops. Stay safe, Florida,” Moody added.
