COCOA BEACH, Fla. – In a span of just over 8 hours, a Florida duo went from an illegal beachside drive to a mini-golf misadventure that ended with their arrest by Cocoa Beach police officers.
Just before 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, police found a blue SUV on the beach near 1st Street South. Two people, identified as Ryan Paradise and Courtney Lawson, were found inside it.
Police issued them a civil citation for driving on the beach, and their vehicle, which was stuck, was scheduled to be removed the next morning, police said. Driving on the beach is not permitted in Brevard County, but is allowed in Volusia County.
The next morning, police had another run-in with the duo.
The two were found asleep in the lighthouse at Light House Cove Mini Golf on North Atlantic Avenue just before 7 a.m., according to the Cocoa Beach Police Department.
Paradise and Lawson allegedly stole tools and damaged multiple items on the mini golf course, with damage estimated to be over $12,000.
During this incident, Paradise knocked over a can of red paint and stepped in it – and police said his foot was covered in red paint during his arrest.
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Source: fox35orlando
