Dennis Winn told a Lake County sheriff’s deputy he had past experience with drones flying over his house and believed they were surveilling him. [Credit: Jim Allen/FreightWaves]
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A 72-year-old Florida man, Dennis Winn, shot down a Walmart delivery drone that was conducting a promotional mock delivery, stating he believed it was surveilling his home.
Winn faces multiple charges, including a felony for shooting at an aircraft and criminal mischief for damaging the drone, estimated at $2,500 to $10,000.
Deputies noted the reckless nature of his actions, as the bullet flew over other residences where a child was playing, and Winn was subsequently released on a $13,500 bond.
A 72-year-old Clermont, Florida, man faces multiple charges, including one felony, after authorities say he shot a Walmart delivery drone that he said was flying over his house.
According to an arrest affidavit, Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at Clermont’s Walmart store Wednesday in response to a drone being shot while flying on delivery.
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