A Belle Rose man is in the slammer after going to a grocery store, filming himself opening a Blue Bell ice cream container, licking the contents, sticking his fingers in the container, then returning it to the store freezer. 36-year-old Lenise Lloyd Martin III is accused of pulling the stunt. Assumption Parish Sheriff’s Office Commander Lonny Cavalier says it’s a prank that is not taken lightly.
“It does create a health hazard and it does alarm the public and we intend to vigorously pursue anyone who does that,” said Cavalier.
The stunt is similar to another video that recently gained viral infamy. Martin posted the video to social media after leaving the store. Cavalier says Martin produced a receipt showing he later purchased an identical package.
“Based on his receipt and the fact that the container was no longer there, we believe that he did buy it and posted it on Facebook as a way of gaining notoriety,” said Cavalier.
Martin has been arrested for the unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety. But Cavalier says his legal issues do not end there.
“Also, a charge of criminal mischief for tampering with the ice cream because at the time that he tampered with it, he was obviously not the owner of it,” said Cavalier.
Martin was booked into the parish prison on Saturday and will remain there until a bond is set.
