Florida Man Arrested After Throwing Urine At Employees Over Job Rejection

What started as a routine job inquiry turned into a disturbing scene at a Pinellas County business. On April 3, 51-year-old John Connaughton entered Doors, Moulding & More in search of employment. When employees declined to interview him, Connaughton allegedly retaliated by hurling bottles filled with his own urine through the store’s front entrance.

Job Interview Denied — Then Things Got Weird

According to authorities, the foul projectiles splashed merchandise and even hit an employee’s bare legs. Witnesses say Connaughton fled the scene but was chased down by the victim. Police later arrested him after he reportedly threatened the employee with a skateboard.

Lengthy Criminal History Adds to Alarm

Connaughton is no stranger to law enforcement. The Florida man has a criminal record that includes previous charges for lewd and lascivious acts. This latest incident—described in police reports as an escalation of his “volatile behavior”—has landed him in even deeper legal trouble. He now faces multiple felony charges: battery, criminal mischief, and aggravated assault. His bail has been set at $15,000.

Local Businesses on Edge After “Biohazard” Attack

Nearby business owners expressed concern after hearing about the attack. “We’ve had people get frustrated before, but this was something else entirely,” one manager said. Store employees described the cleanup as humiliating, calling it a “biohazard-level mess” that ruined over $1,000 worth of inventory, including wood trims and door frames.

Not the First Bizarre Pee Incident in the U.S.

Connaughton’s outburst isn’t an isolated case. From Oregon’s unsolved “phantom pisser” to public health concerns nationwide, strange and unsanitary acts like this are on the rise. Legal experts say Connaughton’s criminal past may lead to harsher sentencing, and the case is sparking conversations around applicant screening and workplace safety.

His court date is still pending.