Florida Man Indicted for 15-Year-Old Cold-Case Murder of Uncle After Jail Lobby Crash

A dramatic incident occurred at the Martin County Jail in Florida, when a homeless man, Joseph Leedy, drove a vehicle through the jail doors with the intention of causing harm.

The Intentional Crash

Joseph Leedy, aged 40, purposefully crashed a car through the doors of the Martin County Jail lobby, causing extensive damage to the building. He was reportedly wearing women's clothes and made alarming statements, expressing his desire to harm individuals present at the jail.

Aggressive Behavior

Following the crash, Leedy proceeded to pour motor oil on the floor and indicated his intention to set it on fire. He continued to make threatening statements and engaged in a physical altercation with law enforcement officers and fire rescue personnel present at the scene. Additionally, he threw rubber snakes on the floor, creating a highly volatile and dangerous situation.

Outcome and Charges

Although the vehicle was only able to partially enter the building, the damage caused amounted to thousands of dollars. Fortunately, no individuals were in the lobby at the time of the incident, preventing potential harm.

Joseph Leedy was ultimately restrained and taken to a hospital for evaluation. Upon his return to the jail, he was charged with four counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and criminal mischief exceeding $1,000.