Video Shows Tallahassee Cops Don't Care About Arresting Chuck E. Cheese In Front Of Kids

At a Chuck E. Cheese in Tallahassee, children and parents experienced shock last month as a costumed mascot was handcuffed and arrested, an incident revived by the viral release of police bodycam footage. In the video from the Tallahassee Police Department, officers enter the establishment searching for a suspect linked to credit card fraud. One officer instructs, “We’re gonna detain the mouse,” while another questions the appropriateness of cuffing him in front of children. Jermel J. Jones, 41, clad in the iconic Chuck E. Cheese attire, was arrested on July 23, accused of credit card theft linked to fraudulent transactions. An eyewitness, distressed by the arrest, voiced her concern for traumatized children. While the costumed entertainer contended he was merely performing his job, officers discovered a stolen credit card on his person. The incident raised significant public outcry over the necessity and execution of the arrest, especially regarding its impact on the children present. (Photos: Tallahassee Police Department video screenshots via Tallahassee Democrat)