Florida Man doesn't know when to stop, does he?

CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Sometimes the situation just calls for a cold one! Just before midnight on February 8th, Lee County Sheriff’s deputies drove North on Chiquita Boulevard. As they approached Gleason Parkway, something caught their eye. A black Mercedes-Benz parked in the opposite lane.

The vehicle was just sitting there. Lights on. With no traffic causing the stoppage. Deputies crept behind the car, flicked on their flashing lights, and tried to determine if the vehicle might have been abandoned.

As they approached the vehicle, they found 40-year-old Michael Sereda sitting alone in the passenger seat. Beer cans littered the vehicle’s floor and lined the front cup holders. 24-packs of Michelob Ultra and Bud Light were torn into and drained as casualties were visibly scattered at Sereda’s feet.

Deputies attempted to begin a line of dialogue, but according to the Arrest Report, Sereda was “unable to speak” due to his level of intoxication. Now in need of support, Cape Coral Police’s assistance was requested, and the deputy waited for backup. Then came the unmistakable sound. kr-Pop-tss-SSS.

In plain view of deputies, Sereda reached into the pile of fallen aluminum soldiers and pulled out a hidden treasure. An unopened beer.

Deputies, deciding Sereda had clearly reached his limit, declared it was the last call and reached out to remove the hoppy beverage. At the risk of spilling his beer, Sereda began to fight back until deputies were able to remove him from the vehicle.

 

Even the security of handcuffs did little to dispel Sereda’s growing aggressions. At one point, deputies used their Taser to subdue the agitated opponent, but it had “zero effect” when striking Sereda’s back. Deputies resorted to physically restraining Sereda until their support came.

With the situation under control, Sereda was taken to a Lee County hospital after sustaining scratches and scrapes during the altercation. He was then taken into custody and brought to the Lee County Jail. He faces charges of DUI and resisting an officer.

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