Man Arrested for Damaging Women’s Bathroom in High Springs Restaurant

 

HIGH SPRINGS – A 54-year-old man was arrested on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2024, after allegedly damaging property at El Patio Restaurant, located at 18576 High Springs Main Street. Daniel Don Green, reportedly homeless, was taken into custody by the High Springs Police Department (HSPD) and charged with property damage following an incident in which he allegedly kicked out part of a stall door in the women’s restroom.

According to the HSPD, an officer responded to the scene around 12:44 p.m., where the restaurant owner reported that Green had entered the women’s restroom and intentionally damaged the bottom portion of the stall door. The estimated repair cost is $175. After being read his Miranda rights, Green reportedly admitted to both entering the women’s restroom and causing the damage.

Green has a history of criminal convictions, with nine felonies and 19 misdemeanors on his record, one of which was for a violent offense. He has previously served a state prison sentence and was released in 2002. Currently, Green is on probation for grand theft, which may impact the handling of this recent charge.

Judge Kristine Van Vorst set Green’s bail at $5,000.

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