Arthur Nathaniel Booth, 58, who went viral in 2015 after a video showed him crying when a judge🍬 recognized him as a former middle school classmate, has been arrested again.
Booth was taken into custody on Wednesday in connection wi▨th a series🤪 of crimes from August, according to the Miami Police Department.
In one incident, Booth reportedly posed as a water inspector to gain entry into a✱ victim's home. Once inside, he searched the house, found a jewelry box, stole the jewelry, and then fled the scene, said police spokesman Freddie Cruz.
Booth is also accused of a simila🦩r crime involving another victim, this time posing as a plumber.
According to police spokesman Freddie Cruz, "Once inside the home ܫhe actually snatched the chain of the victim and fled."
The victim, an 85-year-old man, recounted to NBC South Florida that Booth knocked on his door o💝n West Flagler Street and asked him to turn on the bathtub faucet. As the man bent down to comply, Booth snatched his gold chain and ran away.
The 85-year-old man mentioned that the chain, which he had br🌺ought from Cuba, held significant personal value.
In a third alleged in🧸cident, Booth reportedly asked a woman for directions before snatching another chai✱n.
Police believe Booth may be linked to additional 🤪crimes. "An individual like this needs to be behind bars," said police spokesman Freddie Cruz.
Judge's 2015 Viral Video Revisited As Booth Faces New Charges
Nearly a decade ago, Booth appeared before Miami-Dadeꦰ Judge Mindy Glazer on charges related to an alleged burglary and police chase. Glazer recognized Booth as a former classmate from Nautilus ℱMiddle School and expressed her concern.
"I’m sorry to see you there, I always wondered what happened to you, sir," Glazer said. She described Booth as "the nicest kid in middle school" and recalled playing football with him.
In the vi𒊎deo, Booth♚ is seen overwhelmed with emotion and begins to cry. She expressed sorrow over his current situation, wishing him the best.
"Mr. Booth, I hope y༒ou are able to change your ways, good luck to you. What’s sad is how old we’ve become. Good luck to you sir, I hope you are able to come out of this okay and just lead a lawful life."
Booth faces multiple charges in connection with his recent crimes, including robbery, burglary, home invasion, and robbery without a firearm or we🎃apon, according to online jail records.
