Fort Lauderdale, Florida (The Weekly Vice) - Johnny Dossey, a 43-year-old Fort Lauderdale man was arrested after setting his mobile home on fire in retaliation for an unwanted water bill.
According to Fort Lauderdale Fire and Rescue, Dossey doused his mobile home with gasoline and set it on fire. A few minutes later, the home exploded.
Investigators say a neighbor overheard Dossey and his father arguing about a $70 water bill shortly before the house erupted into a ball of flames. The pair were reportedly unhappy with how high the bill was.
Police spokeswoman Kathy Collins said police stopped Dossey as he tried to leave the neighborhood and that Dossey may have been intoxicated.
The fire didn't damage any of the neighboring homes but Dossey's place was a complete loss.
Dossey is charged with charged with first-degree arson.
Haley Mattson
The Weekly Vice
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that's a great idea i'll just set my car on fire the next time i get my insurance bill
Yeah! That will teach 'em!
(uhhhh how????)
Good job Dossey Doe! I’ll be that stupid water company will think twice before sending you another high bill huh?
Still lives with dad at that age? Obviously mentally challenged. Yet has a truck and is allowed to drive. Go figure.
Oh, Floridiots...
Do you get charged with the water the fire dept. has to use when you set your own house on fire?? That would be one water bill i wouldnt want.
Down to his last dime
Back against the wall
And it's another red light nightmare
Another red light street
What is he gonna do -
Ride on, got him-self a one-way ticket going the wrong way
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