The Key West Police Department arrested a Chicago, Illinois man on Wednesday after he slashed tires on three vehicles.
Ronald Edward Cox, 24, was charged with one count of criminal mischief over $200 and two counts of criminal mischief under $200.
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance on Frances and Olivia streets, where they saw the three vehicles with flat tires. According to the report, a witness reported seeing Cox and his girlfriend in a verbal argument.
Cox spoke with officers and confirmed he had gotten into an argument with his girlfriend over her “response to a body painter who touched her.” He admitted that he had no excuse for stabbing the tires.
Officers were unable to make contact with two of the vehicle owners, but left a card with the case number on the vehicles.
Cox was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Detention Center. He was released the next day.
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