{"id":130511,"date":"2026-01-24T17:29:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T17:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/130511\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T17:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T17:29:10","slug":"florida-man-arrested-for-throwing-ketchup-packet-at-stranger-cocaine-possession","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/130511\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Man arrested for throwing ketchup packet at stranger, cocaine possession"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A Florida man has been arrested after an incident involving a ketchup packet, another person\u2019s jacket, and cocaine.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Austin Simmons, 28, was arrested after throwing a ketchup packet at a bus terminal in Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The incident occurred when Mora approached Simmons to check on him because he appeared to be passed out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After regaining consciousness, Simmons became irate and threw an opened ketchup packet at Mora, leaving ketchup stains on his jacket.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Simmons reportedly admitted to giving the victim a ketchup packet but denied striking him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A white powder substance was also found on Simmons and was determined to be cocaine, leading to a possession charge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">YOU CAN SEE THE ARREST AFFIDAVIT BELOW<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/document\/986566714\/Florida-Ketchup-Packet-Arrest-Affidavit#from_embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Florida Ketchup Packet Arrest Affidavit;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> Florida Ketchup Packet Arrest Affidavit <\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scribd.com\/user\/477240628\/WFTV-Digital-Team#from_embed\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:WFTV Digital Team;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> WFTV Digital Team <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wftv.com\/mobile-apps\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. 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