A Florida man’s job-seeking efforts took a grotesque turn this week when he allegedly hurled bottles of his own urine at employees of a local molding supply store after being denied an interview. John Connaughton, 51—a registered s ex offender with a lengthy criminal history—now faces felony charges for the bizarre attack, which caused over $1,000 in damages and left staff scrambling to clean up the foul mess.
The Incident
According to a Pinellas County affidavit, Connaughton visited Doors, Moulding & More on April 3 seeking employment. After store staff declined to interview him, he allegedly retaliated by launching multiple urine-filled bottles through the front entrance, dousing merchandise and splashing an employee’s bare legs. Witnesses reported Connaughton fled on foot but was chased by the victim, who later told police the suspect threatened him with a raised skateboard before being apprehended.
Suspect’s Troubled Past
Connaughton’s criminal record includes prior charges for lewd and lascivious exhibition, though his latest stunt adds a new layer of infamy. The affidavit notes his “pattern of volatility,” with the urine assault marking an escalation in confrontational behavior. He now faces charges of felony battery, criminal mischief, and aggravated assault, with bail set at $15,000.
Community Impact
The incident has left local business owners uneasy. “We’ve had aggressive applicants before, but nothing like this,” said a nearby shop manager, who requested anonymity. “It’s a wake-up call about safety protocols.” Store employees described the cleanup as “humiliating” and “biohazard-level disgusting,” with damaged inventory including wood trim and door frames.
A Pattern of Peculiar Pee Crimes
Connaughton’s antics follow a string of odd urine-related offenses nationwide. In Oregon, an unidentified “phantom pisser” plagued a neighborhood for months by leaving gallon jugs of urine on porches and sidewalks—a case that remains unsolved. “It’s not just gross; it’s a public health risk,” said one frustrated resident.…