Viral Sensation 'Lieutenant Dan' Faces Arson Charges Amidst Series of Criminal Allegations
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- Viral Sensation 'Lieutenant Dan' Faces Arson Charges Amidst Series of Criminal Allegations
This month, the internet was abuzz with the story of Joseph Malinowski, the 54-year-old known as "Lieutenant Dan" after his defiant stance against evacuating his boat during Hurricane Milton, leading to widespread media coverage. However, behind his internet fame, a darker narrative unfolds. Malinowski, who has been arrested over a dozen times, now faces one of his most severe allegations: attempting to set a woman on fire during a public dispute.
In a shocking incident, Malinowski reportedly poured gasoline on a bench where a woman was sitting, igniting it, and attempted to do the same to her. This event marks a low point in a series of legal troubles including charges of battery against law enforcement, drug possession, and attempted breaking and entering.
Amidst these allegations, there's also a legal battle over the ownership of his boat, which was central to his viral moment, adding another layer to his complex legal situation.
Surprisingly, in a stark contrast to his criminal charges, supporters have rallied behind Malinowski, raising significant funds through GoFundMe, portraying him as a kind-hearted individual ready to help others. This dichotomy between his public persona and legal issues has sparked intense debate online, with discussions ranging from the nature of internet fame to the ethics of supporting individuals with criminal backgrounds.
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My Momma said, Life is like a box of mug shots. You never know what you'll get.
From hiding in a boat on the water during a category five hurricane to attempting to set a woman on fire. Florida man has truly returned.
There was no cat5
@@AntarticGeezer It was a cat5 in the gulf but once it hit it was a cat3
Well, you know what they say... Florida or somewhere else? 😂
@@clutteredgypsie Yessir, Ian was worse than Milton but it could have been worse if not for the cold front breaking it up before it completely hit Florida. Like always though the news blew it out of proportion
@@harrybalzac7932so........ Then it wasn't a cat 5. Please God have mercy on your stupid af children if snarky comments that show how stupid you are land as "gotcha b" in your mind. Ffs I wish it took 3 word problems being solved for insemination to occur.
Yes it WAS a cat 5 it hit at cat 3 ...... That's not 5 and no one aware of this story is unaware it was a 5 off Yucatan.
Momma said never judge a book by its cover, but we all knew Lt. Dan has been up to some shenanigans.
Anyone with any common sense would know that.
But sadly common sense is not common today
@@JCS1964-i7w Your right, I didn't condemn him before i knew anything either tho.
to be fair tho- My Nan always said i lacked common sense so make of it what you will
@@RickyEaton-f3m
😂😂
I’m not saying it negatively
I’ve known plenty of guys that would make him look like a upstanding citizen
Got a couple of friends just like him
Then what's the point of the book cover?
Still cleaner than any politician.
Boy has changed race more than Ariana Grande 😂
@@SpicyPlur Jesus! 👏
Or Kamala Harris for that matter.
lol now y’all need to stop it!😂
At least he's consistent.
Homeless people tend to get arrested a lot
He isn't homeless, he has a houseboat
@@kristingallo2158it's a sailboat not a house boat. All his stuff is in one small area. $1200 boat
@@KE458Ssound like a houseboat to me
Isn’t vagrancy illegal?
@@larrydanadavid2435out founding fathers were vagrants initially
Who is he bothering now ? …… Nobody… everyone has a past …leave that dude alone
Seems like he can’t leave other people alone. All while begging for 10% of your income.
Now doesn't matter, what matters are his victims in the past. Shame this turd still walks the earth.
Great question! Probably somebody that was leaving him alone. Until they're forced to deal with him.
He tried to set that woman on fire in February 2023. Not everyone has a past of attempted murder over an argument on a park bench.
People are acting shocked he has a criminal record. One look told me he has a record. Either way he is still a person and deserves redemption and privacy. Who wants their past thrown into the media
Tell that to the media and go fund me loons. He could have said no to news stories about himself. He wasn't in jail for stealing bubble gum.
I don’t have 15 criminal charges ! Absolutely no one is perfect and without sin but there’s LOTS of people without a criminal record!
Past behavior is a reliable predictor of future behavior. This is especially true when you've been arrested 15 times before. Let's be honest here.
He tried to set a woman on fire with gasoline LAST YEAR. He should be in jail before he hurts someone.
15 shades of Lt. Dan😂
If the man found god and turned his life around or is trying to how dare you call him out. I have that many mug shots and I’m half his age I found god have two kids a beautiful wife and I’m an iron worker. If you met me you wouldn’t think I had done all the things I’ve done but just because you do some bad things or get caught up in hard living doesn’t make you a bad person. That dude just rode out a cat four with one leg in a boat bro show some respect
"Sir it looks as if Dan is the serial killer we've been looking for."
"Come on Taylor, the dude has a bum leg give him a break!"
Well DAM Lt. Dan. How could you ruin this for us 😂😂😂
He made it better for me - Now i know he cant start a cult!!!
Floridas Lt. Dan has giving his life to God. The past is behind him and the grace of the Lord in front of him. May the Lord bless him and all who read this.
So God told him to go to Florida, and then he goes there and tries to set a woman on fire? 🤔 Sounds like you may be right.
@@dannyrambo123
You must have missed the part about him setting fire to a woman in an attempted murder?
@@VictoriaMarch13is that exactly what the man said? When did he commit this crime? Did he do that after his statement of God or before? I genuinely don’t know but from the sounds of it you are presenting a past crime as though it was committed after he professed the name of God. If that is true then he is deserving of condemnation but if you are presenting the facts out of chronological order to make a false statement then how can anyone trust anything you say or do ever again? I will judge you with the same measure you judge others with even if that measure is faulty or fabricated.
Dude survived he has a.past just like everyone on here some.worse than others just.leave the man alone.and let him live
Don't judge!...I was once a p.o.s. low life, criminal, and drug dealer/addict....God had a plan for me...been walking the straight and narrow since 2010 and never looked back....my heart has changed, and so has my lifestyle...With God, ANYTHING is possible!... I'm a family man now, and I can say without a doubt my family loves me, and thru Jesus Christ, God has forgiven me...our trials are what makes us who we are...May God continue to bless you Lt. Dan!...Salute, and God bless
Just remember not to judge people...if you want forgiveness, you gotta be able to forgive other.....May God forgive us of our trespasses, and we forgive those who trespass against us....Amen
So what??? He looks like he was a former drug addict. He's minding his business on his boat bothering nobody. Your probably posting this because your last video making fun of him got you ratioed in the comments. Ppl mess up in life and Jesus said EVERYONE is worthy of redemption. I struggle with not extending that to those who do crimes against children. But all I'm going to say is this dude is worthy of redemption in my eyes.
In court he didn't have a leg to stand on .
😂😂😂😂
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t sway the jury.
He said he was addicted to Oxy's, . Im not judging him. . Nobody's perfect. . I'm sure its not easy being homeless with one foot and chemically dependant. . Life isn't always as simple for some as it is for others. . Its easy to make dumb choices when your already down on yourself and depressed.
What does his arrest record have to do with him riding out a hurricane on his boat? That's some judgmental bull. No one is perfect and Jesus saves. I feel for the guy, he's disabled and lives on a boat. He doesn't deserve to be judged over his past. That just really is wrong.
"He without sin cast the first stone. "
Only 15 arrests.....??? Not bad, challenge accepted
Just because someone been arrested doesn't mean their a bad person! Hell if you haven't been arrested that's kinda suspicious! Snitch
I truly hope, for Lt Dan that people leave him alone. Some of us truly have a hard life, that stears us in a downward spiral and it's often that one kind hand, that changes our trajectory forever and we become better humans for it. You never know what this man will do to help others one day, if given the chance to rise. ❤
I was only concerned with him starting a cult - so i will stay on the middle ground here
He changes races like 4 times in those photos...
I noticed that 😂
Did he shrimp during the hurricane?
So what he's been arrested!
What was he arrested for? I’d love to know.
Everything. 😂😂😂
Look at him, it ain't hard to tell ... He ain't methin around
Florida has an open book policy. You can look up his record if you want.
So many sinless people hurling those stones. Wow.
@@Waverlyw well I had one mug shot in 62 years and that's expunged. 14 is a LOT of mug shots for any one person, just sayin. If he is a career criminal he's obviously not very good at it and should find another profession.🤔
"I'd remain on the boat no matter what!"😂😂😂 I feel you, Dan. Fear NOT! God's got you.💯👍🏻
As a Floridian we all knew two things when we watched this…
1.) that guy has done at least one drug
2.) that guy has definitely been arrested
And then we asked ourselves….. why are they sensationalizing this dude? 😂
Everyone has a opinion, though not everyone has Faith.
Don't every Florida man 😂
Florida man for Gov of CA!
What a looser. 🤦🤡
Says the person who can't spell.
This is disgusting leave that man alone
Uh no, 15 times, 15 DIFFERENT TIMES he’s committed acts of evil. Peace isn’t deserved whatsoever
He shoulda left that woman alone he allegedly tried to set on fire.
Boooooooo hooooooooo.... so he can set people on fire? You're a democrat huh?
Boooooooo hoooooo
@@kidkold7242 Even if he gets £100,000 for this stunt. Wicked people never get peace! Righteous people also find it difficult but it is impossible for a wicked person!
Lt Dan and Hawk Tuah would make a nice couple.
😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
If she dont hawk tuah he don't wanna talk tuah
Uh, no.
@@ScabiusSalamingus if she don't hawk tuah I don't wanna talk tuah- Joey 'Coco' Diaz
Sir, I have more than 15 mug shots. All from not having the money to pay for traffic tickets. Let's try not to be accusatory or judgemental.
Learn how to drive maybe? 🤔😂
You can also save money on gas by driving slower. It's a win-win.
Please tell me this is a joke...1) No more driving for you if you keep getting tickets, 2) gotta reevaluate your priorities and pay those tickets. Take responsibility....
Doesn't seem like his were traffic tickets lmao
@@BigHomieSteveTheMetalHead pay hundreds of dollars on tickets, or sit in county jail for a couple days.. 🤔 yeah give me 3 hots and a cot 😂
If he lives on a boat, with no address... does he become a sovereign citizen 🤔
Why does bro sound like Wade from GTA5😂😂😂😂😂
The government needs to leave this man alone. He's not bothering anyone now.
Glad to see Lt Dan made it through the storm.
4th Picture he wasnt fast enough 😂😂
I’m surprised anyone IS surprised. My guess would be they are mostly petty drug related but idc either way as long as he’s a free man by the state of Florida he has his rights.
“I’d remain on the boat no matter what”. Sounds like a true soldier.
Florida Man does exist and isn’t just a legend 😂
Pretty sad everyone is giving this guy money, a new boat. In my opinion anyway. I think there are people in the world 10x more deserving. Like someone who's trying in life. No legs is no excuse. Look at all our wounded soldiers accomplish despite.
At least he is a citizen
Those aren't "mug shots", he took those pictures himself ... He calls them "Cell-fies". 😂
Lieutenant Dan, you got sea legs!! 😂
“I put my faith in god”
I almost experience second hand embarrassment anytime i hear these words
This guy has more mugshots then me and has a boat wtf
The fact this is taking away from the victims of the hurricanes is really irking me.
What were the charges
Living in Florida kicks ass!!! 🤘🏻
15 times that's it? Those are rookie numbers he's gotta pump those numbers up.
His original video, he said, the key to life was not to do anything stupid, lol.
Actually 21 He's a professional
Glad to see He's safe
$249.99 ⚓️
15 times? That’s light work.
My hero academia
Florida Man!
I'm willing to bet most of those are for drunk and disorderly conduct
Shiiiiddd. Thems rookie numbers. My brother (also named Dan) had an arrest record longer than the U.S. tax code. 🤣😂🤣
15 mugshots. Yea ill stay on the boat.
He should run for Tampa mayor.
Leave him alone
Who are you, the FBI? 😂
Some people change let this man be
So when did he commit these crimes and has he shown any signs of reformation? I see people in the comments saying “so God told him to go to Florida and set a woman on fire?” But those people are leaving out the context of when the crime happened and when he said “God told me to come here”. I don’t care about one’s past if they truly are trying to reform themselves and be a better person but no one here is offering any information or context regarding that. They go straight to condemnation. So I ask again, when was he convicted? How long has it been since he has been convicted to now? And what evidence has he displayed to show he has reformed. I genuinely don’t know which is why I’m asking. I’m not going to judge a man without knowing the full story and context lest someone judge me by those same standards.
Why are you doing this to the poor guy? He is an amputee vet that found God, won his battles against dope and living a life as a PoS. Besides, I know many people arrested 15+ times, with 2 alone in my family. When you’re living in a gutter, getting arrested is like a Sunday afternoon.
So a random dude has been arrested a bunch............?? Okay?...
Its a business. Someone getting paid to take his picture, process him, house and feed him, pay for his travel to court hearings and they make more money on transportation 😊
On what charges.... it matters.
His past is a lot cleaner than a politicians.
This man needs to drop to his knees and repent , Including myself hundreds of us were praying for you. ❤
Are people surprised? 😂😂😂
We should prolly glorify him and make him rich huh?
You made the hawk tua girl rich...
@FlatTruther I had to hear about her from an old guy at a bar while I was eating lunch. It definitely wasn't me.
Criminal or homeless Nuisance?
True crimes or a city trying to drive someone out?
I think I need more details before judging anyone.
Who cares if he has a past. He seems like he's a changed man and wants better things out of life.
Isn't there somebody bigger that you could pick on?
He's a solid dude with mental health issues and unfortunately the democratic judges in tampa offer little to no help.
Level 9 NPC
He didn't weather the hurricane on his boat Tampa Bay Police took him off the boat and then to shelter where he weathered Hurricane Milton . How many ppl will endanger their lives trying to amulate this misguided individual ?
Id still chill with him over you. He's rational.
I don't trust anyone who ANIT at least! Been to jail once! Once a year really ANIT that bad taking into count the state of the country!
Wow, what a surprise!
So what people have struggles in life his past is his past. All that matters is if he's trying to do better.
I was just gonna say the boats stolen, but then read the description and verified the dispute over ownership. Florida...
Edit 😂 :
Holy shit, I was just saying it's probably a go fund me for this guy and there is
He might be like me, likes to party. I've never been arrested for serious crimes but I've had at least ten Public Intoxication arrest and busted with a roach in my passenger door. As long as he wasn't stealing or physically hurting anyone, wgaf.
You get a new pic every time you get locked up..
Maybe he's changed. Said his faith is in God 🙏❤
It depends what for that guy looks like he would be getting mug shots and I trust the police less and less everyday
Ok don't show us mug shots with out saying what they are for, that's painting a bad picture for you
He wanted tithing also🤦🏻♂️
14!
Now he wants ur money 🤔
Well this story took a little detour
That is many arrests. . How much shit did he get away with?? Looks like that missing leg 🍗 is karma. . 😂 Plus the real Lt Dan lost both legs. .
And i'm over here every day making songs trying to make it big. Maybe I need a felony or something
He was also j ground.
God doesnt tell you to walk or stay in a dangerous place. Ge hears devilish voices
What his mug shots gotta do with anything