St. Petersburg, FL (January 11, 2019) – A St. Petersburg firefighter who was not on duty at the time has been arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior following sex in public.
58-year-old Thomas Lewis received oral sex from 56-year-old Penny Snoots in the middle of the road when he was arrested by deputies. The two were arrested for lewd and lascivious behavior after the act.
Witnesses said that after the two engaged in oral sex, they began having sexual intercourse on the hood of a vehicle. When deputies arrived at the scene, both suspects could be seen pulling up their pants.
The St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue stated that Lewis’ behavior goes against their character of public service, which is why they have chosen to put him on paid leave while the investigation into the matter continues. They said that Lewis might face professional consequences pending the investigation.
St. Petersburg Lewd and Lascivious Behavior Laws
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