Tiger King Star James Garretson Arrested in Florida
“Tiger King” star James Garretson found himself in hot water this week after being arrested in Marathon, Florida. The arrest has sparked speculation that it may be connected to his involvement in the Netflix series and the infamous Joe Exotic case.
According to reports, James was taken into custody on Monday night for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Police in the Florida Keys claim they recognized him from a previous encounter and upon running his license, discovered it was indeed suspended.
Officers later spotted James driving again and pulled him over. He provided a Florida identification card instead of a driver’s license, leading to his arrest. This is not the first time James has faced legal trouble for driving with a suspended license.
Despite his past conviction, James maintains that his recent arrest may have ulterior motives. He alleges that one of the officers told him, “I know who you are. I’ve been watching you for a while,” hinting at a possible vendetta against him.
As a former associate of Joe Exotic and an FBI informant in the case against him, James believes that his ties to the ‘Tiger King’ series have made him a target for law enforcement. He suspects that the drama surrounding his appearance on the show may have played a role in his arrest.
After being booked at the jail in Key West, James posed for a mug shot and was able to post bail for $546. He is scheduled to appear in court next month to address the charges against him.
As the story continues to unfold, fans of the ‘Tiger King’ series are left wondering about the true motives behind James Garretson’s arrest and how it may impact the ongoing saga of Joe Exotic and the colorful characters involved in the infamous big cat world.
