James Garretson, a familiar face from the hit Netflix series “Tiger King,” found himself in hot water this week when he was arrested in Florida. The arrest, which occurred in Marathon, has left Garretson questioning whether his involvement in the show and the infamous Joe Exotic case played a role in his run-in with the law.
According to reports, Garretson was taken into custody on Monday night for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Law enforcement officers in the Florida Keys allegedly spotted him behind the wheel and recognized him from a previous encounter. After running his license through a database, they confirmed that it was indeed suspended.
Later that same evening, police observed Garretson driving again and pulled him over. This time, he only had a Florida identification card on him, not a valid driver’s license. As a result, he was asked to step out of his vehicle and was ultimately handcuffed.
This isn’t Garretson’s first offense when it comes to driving with a suspended license. As a result, he was taken to jail in Key West for booking. He was issued a criminal citation and given a court date for next month.
Garretson, who previously worked with Joe Exotic before becoming an FBI informant to help secure Exotic’s conviction, claims that one of the arresting officers told him, “I know who you are. I’ve been watching you for a while.” This cryptic statement has left Garretson wondering about the motives behind his arrest.
Despite the lack of clarity from law enforcement, Garretson believes that his connection to the “Tiger King” series may have played a role in his arrest. The drama surrounding the show and his involvement in it has put him in the spotlight, and he suspects that this attention may have led to his run-in with the law.
After posing for a mug shot at the jail, Garretson was able to post bond for $546. As he awaits his court date, he remains puzzled by the circumstances of his arrest and continues to speculate about the reasons behind it. Only time will tell what the future holds for James Garretson and his ties to the “Tiger King” saga.
