A 79‑year‑old man in Hollywood, Florida, was arrested on May 22 for five counts of indecent exposure after neighbors reported his repeated naked walks around the apartment complex.. He claimed he was protected by Florida Statute 800.001, which he said allowed him to walk naked in public as long as he was not in a park.

Florida Statute 800.001 Misunderstood by 79‑Year‑Old Man

According to the police report, the defendant argued that Florida Statute 800.001 exempted him from indecent exposure laws if he was not in a park. Police explained that the statute does not grant a blanket right to walk naked in public spaces,and the man’s claim was dismissed. The man was wearing only a G‑string thong when police arrived, a detail noted by the responding officers.

History of Indecent Exposure and Prior Arrests

The source notes that the man had been arrested for indecent exposure in 1987, and that the five counts for the May arrest were initially charged as felonies before a Broward County judge reduced them to misdemeanors. the report also mentions a prior high‑speed chase in the Florida Keys in March, where he allegedly drove over 100 mph in a Toyota sedan, though it is unclear if he faced charges for that incident.

Neighbors’ Growing Frustration and Police Response

At least five neighbors reported the man’s behavior to police, describing regular naked walks and lewd gestures in common areas. One neighbor recounted that the man put on lipstick and touched his penis in front of her,then asked her to jump rope and called her “baby doll.” Police arrived after a call made on May 14 and found the man at his unit.

Unclear Legal Representation and Pending Pleas

It is not currently known whether the defendant has retained legal counsel or entered a plea in either the indecent exposure or the high‑speed chase cases.. the Hollywood Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment, leaving several procedural questions unanswered.