Florida Man Who Damaged Bus at Disney Springs Will Not Be Charged
An Orlando man who damaged a Lynx bus after being dropped off at Walt Disney World instead of SeaWorld is no longer facing criminal charges.
Elijah Thomas was arrested on November 17, 2023, after he caused $500 in damages to a Lynx bus.
The 37-year-old man had been riding the Lynx bus from downtown Orlando Central Station when he fell asleep and missed his stop at SeaWorld.
The Incident
When the bus reached its final stop at Disney Springs, the driver told him he had to get off as the bus had reached its final destination.
At this point, Thomas became “irate” and “started to yell and curse at him,” according to the Orange County Sheriff’s report.
While the Orange County man eventually left the bus, the driver closed the doors behind him. At this time, Thomas stayed outside and started demanding a ride to SeaWorld.
According to the report, “When (the bus driver) would not allow him on the bus, Elijah punched the front door glass several times and then kicked the bottom glass of the front door causing it to break in a spider web pattern.”
Thomas eventually left Disney Springs on foot but was quickly caught and arrested by police officers.
Thomas Will Not Be Charged
In the end, the state attorney’s office decided not to pursue criminal charges against Thomas despite the $500 in damages he called.
“From the investigation which has been made, it is the opinion of the writer that this case is not suitable for prosecution,” Assistant State Attorney Aseye Akos Ablordeppey said in a court filing, according to the outlet. “This action is taken to clear the records and to release subject’s bond if any has been posted responsive to the above charge. If in custody, defendant should be released.”
Thus ends another crazy story from Disney Springs.
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