Florida Man Arrested For Throwing Alligator Into Wendy's Drive-Thru

Joshua James was arrested for allegedly throwing an alligator into a Wendy's drive thru. Photo credit: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office booking photo.

ROYAL PALM BEACH, Florida - A Florida man was arrested by U.S. Marshals after he allegedly threw an alligator into a drive-thru window at a Wendy's fast food restaurant in Royal Palm Beach, Florida, according to NBC News affiliate WPTV.

24-year-old Joshua James of Jupiter, Florida was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a alligator without authority for the stunt, according to Palm Beach County Jail records. His bond was set at $3,000.

Florida Fish and Wildlife officials told WPTV that the alligator was released into a nearby canal after the incident.

Florida man charged on assault with deadly weapon after tossing gator in Wendy’s drive-thru https://t.co/womNaAHj2m pic.twitter.com/fDSIgjF9lM

— WPTV (@WPTV) February 8, 2016

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