Mama’s Boy Busted: Florida Man In Hot Water After Stealing Tennessee Truck In Mom’s Name

A Central Florida man learned Tuesday that while you can always count on a mother’s love, the family perks run out when he allegedly used her credit to boost a heavy-duty pickup across state lines.

Charles Gary Blankenship, 40, of Clermont, found himself in handcuffs after deputies in Davenport spotted a gray Dodge Ram 3500 that Chattanooga, Tennessee, authorities had flagged as stolen.

Around lunchtime, a Polk County deputy intercepted the rumbling rig in the Four Corners area. When questioned, the driver tried a masterclass in deflection by introducing himself simply as “Gary.”…

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