A Tennessee man is facing a felony charge after police say he intentionally drove a tractor-trailer into the front of an Aldi grocery store where he was supposed to make a delivery.
At around 3 a.m. on Sept. 17, Kristofer Scruggs, 34, was charged with felony vandalism greater than $250,000 after he allegedly drove the tractor-trailer into an Aldi on Gallatin Avenue, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
Police said Scruggs intentionally crashed the tractor-trailer into the front of the store, causing more than $250,000 in damage and resulting in the felony vandalism charge.
Police said Scruggs told them that a thought came to him about what would happen if he just crashed into the store. He was also supposed to make a delivery there. Authorities did not provide additional information about whether anyone was injured.
Delivery Turned Chaotic
The incident happened in Nashville’s East Precinct. Scruggs entered the parking lot of the Aldi, where he was set to deliver items to the store. He then sits there for several minutes before crashing into the front of the store, according to WSMV.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain limited based on the information released by the police department. It is also unclear how extensive the damage was beyond the more than $250,000 listed in the charge.
Scruggs is facing a felony vandalism charge. Under Tennessee law, vandalism involving $250,000 or more in damage is classified as a Class A felony. Tennessee’s vandalism statute grades the offense based on the value of the damage under the state’s theft grading law. His bond is set at $35,000, according to WSMV.
A Literal Crash Out
The Metro Nashville Police Department’s post about the incident sparked plenty of reactions online.
“I’ve thought about doing lots of things… but always come to my senses before doing them,” one commenter wrote.
Another person suggested that Scruggs heard “demons talking to him,” while someone else focused on the fact that there were no reported injuries.
A few others were less sympathetic toward Scruggs’ explanation.
“That was his excuse?? I mean, I would have at least said, ‘They should have been here when I got here,'” one commenter wrote.
Another comment summed up the bizarre nature of the incident with a simple line: “Bro crashed out, literally.”
What Happens Next
Details about what Scruggs told investigators beyond his statement about crashing into the store are unknown. It is also unclear whether he will face additional charges.
Scruggs is charged with felony vandalism greater than $250,000. All parties are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.