A disoriented, partially clothed man in Florida struck a construction worker’s vehicle, attempted to run him down, and then sought refuge in a portable restroom, ultimately emerging without pants and “wielding two wooden stakes,” according to officials.
Joshua Mulnix, 43, was taken into custody following a violent vandalism incident in Cape Coral on October 27, as reported by authorities.
It appears that Mulnix, who was said to be “on drugs,” wandered away from the beach onto private property while clad only in sweatpants. There, he began to physically assault the construction worker and made an unsuccessful attempt to break into a shed, as mentioned in an arrest affidavit.
Subsequently, he maneuvered his car into an unlocked white Nissan SUV belonging to the construction worker, which still had the keys inside. In what the police described as aggressive behavior, Mulnix jumped into the driver’s seat and “accelerated aggressively.” The worker narrowly managed to jump out of the way.
Afterward, it’s alleged that Mulnix forced the SUV through a gate and headed to another site, where a report of a “suspicious male” saw the Lee County Sheriff’s Office dispatched to a porta potty.
Mulnix eventually exited the portable restroom on his own but had removed his sweatpants. A deputy noted he was “fleeing on foot” while “brandishing two wooden stakes,” according to the affidavit.
He attempted to break into another vehicle; however, a deputy managed to subdue him with a Taser.
Officers estimated that Mulnix’s actions resulted in approximately $4,000 worth of property damage.
Following a brief hospital visit, he was booked at the Lee County Jail and faces charges including grand theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and criminal mischief.
On November 4, Mulnix posted $7,500 bail and was released. His arraignment is set for December 8.
