A Florida man was arrested and charged with felony Slurpee battery after an altercation at a 7-Eleven. Brian Duffy, 40, allegedly doused a store employee with a Slurpee during a dispute over the drink’s price.
Quick Facts
- Brian Duffy, 40, was arrested for a felony Slurpee battery charge after an incident at a 7-Eleven in Pinellas Park, Florida.
- Duffy allegedly knocked a Slurpee out of an employee’s hand, covering her with the frozen drink, during an argument about its price.
- Due to Duffy’s prior battery conviction, the Slurpee incident was escalated to a felony charge.
In Pinellas Park, Florida, Brian Duffy, 40, was involved in a heated argument at a 7-Eleven store over the price of a Slurpee. The dispute escalated when Duffy allegedly backhanded the cup full of Slurpee out of the female employee’s hand, causing the frozen drink to douse her.
The incident, captured on surveillance cameras, led to Duffy’s arrest after the employee identified him to law enforcement upon his return to the store. Duffy recalled a previous incident regarding being overcharged for a drink but did not remember the Slurpee altercation.
Given Duffy’s extensive criminal history, including a prior battery conviction, the Slurpee battery charge was classified as a felony. He is currently held in county jail with a $2500 bond and has been ordered to have no contact with the victim and to stay away from the 7-Eleven store where the incident occurred.
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Q&A
What led to Brian Duffy’s felony charge?
Duffy was charged with felony Slurpee battery after allegedly dousing a 7-Eleven employee with a Slurpee during an argument.
What was the argument about?
The argument was about the price of a Slurpee at a 7-Eleven store in Pinellas Park, Florida.
What are the conditions of Duffy’s arrest?
Duffy is held in county jail on a $2500 bond and is ordered to have no contact with the victim and to stay away from the 7-Eleven store.
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