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Creepy Clown Caught in the Act: Yes, Creepy Clowns Are Now a Thing!
In a bizarre twist of events, a man dressed as a clown was apprehended by law enforcement in Kentucky while lurking in the woods. While clowns have long been a source of fear for many, the trend of individuals donning elaborate costumes and scaring people has taken an alarming turn. With reports of creepy clown sightings popping up across six states, it was only a matter of time before someone got arrested.
According to local news outlet WDRB, the officers in Middlesboro were called to investigate a suspicious figure in a wooded area late Friday night. Enter Jonathan “Not-So-Funny” Thompson, a 20-year-old who clearly had too much time on his hands. He was taken into custody around 1 AM and charged with disorderly conduct and the dubious crime of wearing a mask in public. It seems that dressing up as a terrifying character who can squeeze into tiny cars with a bunch of other clowns is far more alarming than your average superhero in spandex.
While wearing a costume isn’t inherently illegal, the Barbourville police department issued a statement explaining that it can create hazardous situations. “Dressing as a clown and walking in public can cause unnecessary alarm,” they said. “Approaching people in a threatening manner is against the law.” Apparently, Jonathan was doing just that—running toward a vehicle in his full clown getup at Cumberland Village Apartments. Talk about a recipe for panic!
As someone who finds the clown in Stephen King’s “IT” downright terrifying, I can understand the unease. However, I believe it’s the thrill-seekers who find joy in scaring others that are the real menace here. The sheer number of clown-related incidents has prompted police departments to start addressing “clown complaints,” with Barbourville recently issuing warnings. And while there were some sightings of creepy clowns in South Carolina that didn’t lead to arrests, the unsettling trend has left everyone scratching their heads.
Interestingly, with two upcoming films featuring evil clowns—one based on “IT” and the other from filmmaker Rob Zombie—both studios have denied that these recent sightings are part of any marketing ploy. It seems like it might just be an ill-conceived prank that gained traction thanks to social media.
Here’s hoping this clown’s arrest serves as a wake-up call for those lurking in the woods. It’s just plain weird and frankly disturbing for anyone—clown phobia or not—when they see someone in a creepy costume hanging out in the dark. If you want to dress up, why not go to a Comic-Con instead?
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Summary
A man in Kentucky was arrested for scaring people while dressed as a clown in the woods. With clown sightings on the rise across several states, police are now addressing these incidents seriously. While it’s not illegal to wear a costume, creating panic in public can lead to disorderly conduct charges.