Is Marshmallow-flavored Vodka the New Felony-inducing Four Loko?
It seems like it was just yesterday that the stories of the alcohol-energy drink Four Loko inspiring burglaries and other dangerous antics. Things have calmed down since, the caffeine has been removed from Loko and similar beverages, and those stories have seemingly fallen off the map.
Until now.
It’s interesting to note that Smirnoff just underwent a very high profile release of of a “Fluffed Marshmallow Flavored Vodka,” marshmallow-flavored vodka is now in the public eye more than ever. There is no explicit information that ties the Smirnoff product with the following incident, but it’s certainly something to think about.
Chicago Sun Times has just reported on the arrest of a 19-year-old man who allegedly broke into two homes — fueled by none other than an unnamed marshmallow-flavored vodka. Information on the case includes a 2 a.m. 911 call from a homeowner who claimed she was awakened by a loud bang and witnessed a white male break into the back of her home.
The police later identified the man as Howard Brundage, a 19-year-old out of Riverside, Illinois. Earlier that night, police received another 911 call from a man who believed Brundage entered his house through a sliding glass door that had been unlocked.
Brundage was taken into custody after having been found at the scene, asleep on a couch, with his shoes off. Police reports mention that he did not know why he was in the home he was found in. Charges filed include residential burglary (felony), as well as criminal trespass to residence and criminal damage to property (misdemeanors).
The last thing he remembers was drinking marshmallow-flavored vodka.
As far as we know, marshmallow-flavored vodkas on the market don’t contain caffeine, and this particular incident can most likely be chalked up to someone who simply can’t handle their alcohol. But when your alcohol tastes this good, will we be seeing more and more people drinking more of this delicious liquid than they should?
[via Chicago Sun Times]
