Tampa’s one-legged viral sensation ‘Lieutenant Dan’ tossed in jail after cop warnings his boat was ‘health hazard’
The one-legged, sailboat-dwelling Florida man known as “Lieutenant Dan” — who went viral for refusing to abandon his sailboat during Hurricane Milton — was tossed in jail Friday because the vessel was unregistered, according to Tampa Police.
Viral 'Lieutenant Dan' sailor arrested in Florida, police say
Joseph Malinowski, who went viral for claiming he would ride out Hurricane Milton inside his houseboat, was arrested Friday morning, Oct. 18.
Lieutenant Dan became an overnight sensation riding out Hurricane Milton. Then his long criminal past came to light
Lieutenant Dan became an overnight sensation riding out Hurricane Milton. Then his long criminal past came to light - Joseph Malinkowski became a ‘cult hero’ overnight for his defiant stand in the face of Hurricane Milton.
Viral Florida Man Known as ‘Lieutenant Dan’ Arrested for Trespassing in Tampa Bay
Joseph Malinowski, who made headlines for vowing to ride out Hurricane Milton in his boat, has added to his lengthy rap sheet
Video: Man known as Lieutenant Dan survives Hurricane Milton after refusing to leave his boat
Joseph Malinowski received the nickname Lieutenant Dan after the character played by Gary Sinise in the 1994 movie “Forrest Gump.” He gained viral fame on TikTok for staying on his boat during the storm instead of evacuating, putting his life at risk.
'Lieutenant Dan' survives Hurricane Milton in a sailboat
TAMPA, Fla. — 54-year-old Joseph Malinowski, who has been dubbed “Lieutenant Dan” on social media, has survived record-breaking Hurricane Milton on his 20-foot sailboat.
Who Is ‘Lieutenant Dan’, the TikTok Sailor Who Survived Hurricane Milton?
Lieutenant Dan on social media, has captured national attention after surviving two major hurricanes on his sailboat. Despite repeated warnings from officials, Lieutenant Dan chose to ride out Hurricane Milton,
Community Rallies to Support Lieutenant Dan's New Boat Fund As He Tries To Ride Out Hurricane Milton In Florida
A GoFundMe campaign has gathered over $19,000, with Dan planning to put it toward a larger boat — naturally: Support Lieutenant Dan's Seafaring Dreams. Authorities have stated they will evacuate Lieutenant Dan by force on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, if he doesn’t leave before the storm hits.
'Lieutenant Dan,' who gained fame riding out hurricanes on boat, is arrested in Florida
Joseph Malinowski, who gained internet fame because of his risky decisions to ride out Hurricane Helene and Milton on his 20-foot sailboat, was arrested Friday on multiple charges including failing to appear in court,
Hurricane viral sensation Lt. Dan is arrested for not moving his boat from dock after police warnings
Lieutenant Dan, the viral star who found fame as he survived Hurricane Milton on his 20-foot sailboat, has been arrested. Tampa police arrested the 54-year-old, whose real name is Joseph Malinowski, on Friday morning at Bayshore Linear Park and Dock.
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Lieutenant Dan who beat Hurricane Milton in his boat busted for refusing to move it
Lieutenant Dan, lesser known as Joseph Malinowski ... Malinowski was nicknamed after the Forrest Gump film character ...
Hurricane 'hero' Lieutenant Dan arrested in Florida for fighting
Florida man Joseph Malinowski rose to internet fame after posting as Lieutenant Dan on TikTok while he rode out the 120mph ...
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Viral Florida resident "Lt. Dan," who rode out Hurricane Milton on his sailboat, arrested in Tampa
Joseph Malinowsky, the Florida man known as "Lt. Dan," has been arrested in Tampa. He gained social media fame with TikTok ...
Tampa’s ‘Lieutenant Dan’ emerges unscathed after braving Milton’s fury on his sailboat — despite mayor insisting he went to shelter
The one-legged, sailboat-dwelling Florida man affectionately nicknamed “Lieutenant Dan” is OK after riding out Hurricane ...