Florida Pastor Terry Jones, who gained notoriety in 2010 for planning to burn Qurans, has been arrested, reportedly for hauling thousands of “kerosene-soaked Qurans” in his truck:
Pastor Terry Jones arrested in #Florida riding in a pickup with thousands of kerosene-soaked Qurans http://t.co/VMYwnKigB1 via @RosieGray
— Craig Pittman (@craigtimes) September 11, 2013
Controversial Florida pastor Terry Jones is arrested before he could burn 2,998 Qurans — one for each 9/11 victim: http://t.co/zQ5TsJIBPS
— Yahoo (@Yahoo) September 11, 2013
Here’s are a couple of pictures from Jones’ arrest:
https://twitter.com/TheRuminator_/status/377942306651127809
NEW: Video, photos from Terry Jones' arrest in Polk County today: http://t.co/E6NpKDbcny #TerryJones @AaronMesmer pic.twitter.com/Wn7vvGYx0b
— FOX 13 Tampa Bay (@FOX13News) September 12, 2013
From the Orlando Sentinel:
Jones, 61, was arrested on felony charges after a traffic stop near a pharmacy in Mulberry in Polk County just before 5 p.m. Deputies did not specify what charges Jones will face.
Polk County Sheriff’s deputies have not confirmed the details of the arrest, but media reports say Jones was riding in a pickup truck with nearly 2,998 kerosene-soaked Qurans inside the truck bed. He was also towing a large barbecue grill behind his truck, the Tampa Tribune reported.
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What’s the charge?
https://twitter.com/Jew_Chainz/status/377939729725288449
Reports are saying that, yes, Jones was arrested because of the potential for a hazard, though we’re not yet aware of the specific charge.
https://twitter.com/bert_baldwin/status/377939853389750272
https://twitter.com/MRCS_Richard/status/377938706365448192
Twitchy will update this story as more details become available.
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