In Maine, a man pretended to be dead, so as not to pay debts for rental housing
A tenant in Fort Kent (Maine) was arrested after pretending to be dead in front of a landlord who came to pick up the rent. Writes about this Bangor Daily News.
The owner of a Main Street apartment called the police when he discovered that his tenant, 28-year-old Ted Zarins, was showing no signs of life.
The homeowner asked for help - and a Fort Kent police officer Curtis Picard and a county sheriff's officer came to call.
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According to Fort Kent Police Chief Tom Pelletier, when the police arrived, they found that Zarins was conscious and did not need medical attention.
Finding out that the man owed a large amount of rent, the policemen came to the conclusion that he pretended to be dead in order to get rid of the landlord.
Officers also found that an arrest warrant had been issued in the name of Zarins, as he had not appeared in court on a felony charge.
Picard arrested Zarins on an order; he was taken to Arustuk County Prison.
The trial of the man will be held on Monday, September 9.
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