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Florida Teens Arrested After Lawn Mower Driven Into Ocala Target

Police call viral stunt videos crimes with real penalties.

Overview

  • The Ocala teens, arrested Saturday after a widely shared video showed a lawn mower driven through a Target entrance, now face criminal charges.
  • Investigators identified 18-year-old Janek Szkaradek as the driver and 18-year-old Luke Charske as the person who filmed and posted the Target stunt.
  • Police also linked Szkaradek to a Culver’s the night before, where a leaf blower was used inside the dining room and created a safety concern for staff and customers.
  • The Target doorway remains damaged with broken glass and boards covering the entrance, according to police and a shopper who witnessed the crash.
  • Jail records show both were released the next day after booking, with bail set at $1,500 for Szkaradek and $500 for Charske.