Careless Criminal Parks in Handicap Spot; Gets Busted for Much More by Oak Creek Police

OAK CREEK -- One criminal found out the hard way that it's never a good idea to park in the handicap parking stall if you're not handicapped.

On New Year's Eve, Oak Creek police responded to the TJ Maxx store on S. Howell Ave. after learning that the driver of a Lexus had parked in a handicap spot without having a placard posted in their vehicle.

Police responded just after 5 p.m. and although the driver just moved the vehicle to another spot, he had open warrants through Greenfield police.

According to the report, the man refused to speak with the Oak Creek police officer upon arrival, and attempted to get into the vehicle. The report stated that the man then fought with officers as officers noted a strong odor of fresh marijuana coming from his vehicle.

Upon a search, officers found a backpack inside the Lexus containing 29.5 grams of marijuana, $4,900 in cash, numerous ID cards, and numerous gift and prepaid credit cards - all located in plain view and with the security tags still on them.

The suspect was taken into custody and issued multiple charges including a state charge for possession of marijuana, resisting officers and loitering on private property.

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