Man's attempt to avoid arrest by rolling in dog poo proved futile

Police in Pennsylvania say a man tried to avoid arrest by rolling in dog faeces. Officers on patrol at about 5:50pm on Monday said they observed a man, later identified as Maurice Franklin, 45, of Wilkes-Barre, jump from the kerb in front of several moving vehicles.

Officers made contact with the Franklin and found him to be allegedly under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Franklin allegedly had slurred speech and could not stand without swaying.



As officers were speaking to Franklin, he told them he was walking around the dog faeces that were on the sidewalk. Officer Stanley Wychock advised the Franklin that he was under arrest and told him to place his hands behind his back, police said.

At that point, Franklin allegedly jumped to the ground and started rolling in dog faeces. He then allegedly stated that officers could not arrest him because he is “covered in (expletive),” police said. Franklin was taken into custody, cited and held until sober, police said.