Man in a Dress: Florida Boat Thief’s Bold Disguise Foiled by Deputies

Is that a man in a dress? It was a disguise that couldn't fool law enforcement, but this guy sure thought he could. Meet Joshua Kolotka, age 33. According to WFLA, he decided that he was going to get all dolled up in his best lady gear because there was a boat that he wanted to snatch.

So, on Wednesday, around 3 p.m., deputies from Glades County Sheriff’s Office were doing their thing, checking out this stolen boat by the Old Caloosa Lodge in Lakeport. And wouldn’t you know it, they caught ol’ Joshua trying to pull a fast one. Homeboy’s leaving some spot nearby, dressed up like he’s right out of RuPaul’s Drag Race! Yes. It was a man in a dress. This guy thought he had it all figured out and was trying to throw them off his scent.

But these deputies ain’t dumb. They see through the "man in a dress" disguise. And before Josh could "sashay away", they cuff Kolotka quicker than he can say "snap!"

Now, it's no surprise why he's getting pinched. Well, it turns out he wasn't just stealing boats for fun. He’s also got his sticky fingers on a stolen John Deere Gator and a couple of warrants from Okeechobee County. Dude’s got a whole rap sheet going on!

They also find a bunch of other stuff lying around that might be hot property too. Glades County Sheriff’s Office are not messing around, though. They’re teaming up with Seminole police to figure out if all this loot is connected to other heists in the area.

So, don’t try to pull off a heist in heels, and definitely don’t stash all your stolen goods in your own backyard. These cops are onto you, and they ain’t playing games!

I understand the headline is quite lengthy, but it was needed to really tell the story. 22-year-old Stephen Peterson of Port Orange and 20-year-old Victoria Averill had quite an adventure before it all ended at the Flagler County Landfill.

It all started on June 21st in Flagler Beach, Florida when our Florida Man and his accomplice drove through the intersection of State Road 100 East and Old Kings Road South and strike multiple vehicles. That's just off I95 near the Popeye's. The SUV then continued south on Old Kings Road at a high rate of speed. The incident was spotted by a  MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife officer who then attempted to stop the vehicle. The FWC officer activated his emergency lights and siren but the vehicle did not stop. Does the FWC even have authority to pull over vehicles? I'm not sure. Anyway...

Then, according to Flagler County Sheriff "The vehicle entered the property of Old Kings Elementary School and drove around the running track before exiting the school and continuing to flee down Old Kings Road. The vehicle then entered the Flagler County Landfill and into the wooded area between the landfill and I-95." And that's where things went wrong.

Flagler County Fire Rescue Fireflight, which is the fire department's helicopter, monitored the vehicle's location and directed deputies to the vehicles location. The vehicle had run into and become stuck on a concrete barrier. This next line, sums it up nicely. "The male was naked except for a small covering wrapped around his waist and socks. It is unknown why the male was not wearing more clothing."

From the FCSO "Peterson was arrested for Fleeing and Eluding, Leaving the Scene of a Crash with Damage to Vehicle or Property, Resisting an Officer without Violence, Trespassing on School Grounds, Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Equipment. Averill was arrested for Trespassing on School Grounds, Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia/Equipment. Peterson is being held on $19,500 bond and Averill is being held on $3,000 bond at the Sheriff Perry Hall Inmate Detention Facility."