Florida Man Who Claimed He ‘Worked for the President’ Threatened Cops After Crash, Police Say
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — A Florida man claiming to be an employee of former President Donald Trump is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly fleeing a car crash and threatening police officers, saying one “wouldn’t make it home” to his family.
David Scarlott, 34, was arrested Sunday night by the North Palm Beach Police Department following a chaotic confrontation outside his home on Huckleberry Lane, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Law&Crime.
Fled Crash, Then Claimed to Work for Trump
Police said Scarlott had been involved in a traffic crash earlier that evening but fled the scene before officers arrived. When they later tracked him to his residence, he reportedly refused to cooperate and claimed immunity, insisting he didn’t have to answer questions because he “worked for the President of the United States.”
Officers noted that Scarlott smelled of alcohol and appeared visibly intoxicated.
Racist Tirade and Threats Against Officers
The situation escalated quickly as Scarlott began yelling racist slurs and threatening violence against responding officers.
“F— you, you f—ing n—!” he shouted, according to the affidavit.
At one point, police said, Scarlott lunged toward an officer and pointed a lit cigarette within inches of the officer’s face, nearly burning him. He allegedly continued screaming, threatening to beat the officers and their families, disturbing nearby residents late at night.
When officers tried to arrest him, Scarlott resisted and continued making violent threats, saying:
“Take these handcuffs off so I can wipe the floor with you.”
“You shouldn’t be cops in a white neighborhood.”
“If I was free of these handcuffs, I’ll make sure you don’t make it home to your family.”
Still Defiant in Custody
During his transport to the police station, Scarlott allegedly banged his head against the squad car window and remained combative once booked into holding. He again claimed he worked for Trump and warned officers that “if they didn’t let him go,” they would “end up unemployed.”
When officers attempted to speak with him inside his cell, Scarlott allegedly cleared his throat and tried to spit on them.
Facing Felony Charges
Scarlott was charged with:
- Attempted battery on a law enforcement officer (felony)
- Resisting arrest without violence
- Corruption by threat against a public official (felony)
He was granted a $40,000 total bond during his court appearance Monday — $25,000 for the battery charge, $10,000 for corruption by threat, and $5,000 for resisting arrest.
It remains unclear whether Scarlott has since posted bail.
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