Naked Man Arrested for Banging on Doors

Two Land O’ lakes families were jarred awake at 2 a.m. Thursday by a loud banging on their apartment doors.

The culprit: a naked man.

According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, Nicholas Edward Barnett of Brandon was knocking on the doors of two apartments at 22702 Chesterview Loop, cursing because he wasn’t let in. When the residents looked through their peepholes, they noted that he was not wearing any clothing.

Both families called 911, fearing that Barnett would try to force his way inside their homes, according to a complaint affidavit.

Barnett, 23, of 2209 Krista Lane in Brandon was later arrested and charged with disorderly intoxication. He was released late Thursday night on $100 bond.