Teen Dressed as Inmate for Halloween Ends Up Actually Arrested in Florida
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — What started as a Halloween joke turned into a real-life arrest for one Florida teen after he decided to dress up as a prison inmate — and ended up actually being taken into custody.
According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD), 18-year-old Jimmie Glover was arrested on Friday morning after officers encountered him wearing an orange “Locked Up” costume, complete with pants resembling a jail uniform.
Police said the incident happened when Glover was seen behaving suspiciously in a parking lot while still in costume. Officers quickly approached him, and the situation escalated when he allegedly refused to cooperate.
“It seems that one costume even came with a warning,” the department said in a statement, noting that Glover’s choice of outfit — an inmate uniform — turned out to be fitting for the occasion.
Halloween Irony That Went Too Far
The viral story, first reported by WPEC CBS 12, has drawn widespread attention online for its ironic twist. Glover, fully committed to his “jail-themed” costume, was reportedly caught off guard when his night ended with a real booking.
According to PSLPD, Glover “found himself in the Halloween spirit a bit too much” after officers determined his actions warranted arrest.
Authorities have not specified what charges he faces, but they confirmed the incident occurred early Friday as police responded to calls in the area.
Police Use Humor to Highlight Halloween Safety
The department used the unusual case as a reminder for residents to keep celebrations safe and respectful during the Halloween weekend.
“Halloween is here, and the ghouls and goblins are out in full force,” police said in their post. “This one just happened to find himself in the wrong kind of costume for the night.”
Social Media Reacts: ‘The Costume Chose Him’
The story quickly made waves across social media, where users couldn’t resist joking about the coincidence.
One commenter wrote,
“When your Halloween costume becomes a prophecy.”
Another added,
“He really understood the assignment — a little too well.”
Still, others used the moment as a lighthearted reminder that costumes don’t grant immunity from real-world consequences.
From Costume to Cell
While it’s unclear whether Glover intended to cause trouble or simply got carried away, his night ended with a dose of real-life irony — behind actual bars.
Police haven’t released further details on the case but say it stands as one of the more unusual incidents of the Halloween season.
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