UPDATE: Elkhart man arrested for nude mowing

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jun 23, 2008 at 8:38 AM EST

Story Updated: Jun 23, 2008 at 11:37 AM EST

ELKHART — The summer heat apparently was too much for an Elkhart man who needed to mow his lawn.

David Wilson, 31, was arrested shortly after 9 p.m. Friday for mowing his front lawn in the nude, according to Elkhart city police.

Officers were called to the home in the 2300 block of Cassopolis Street after receiving complaints about the nude mower.

As an officer pulled into the driveway of the home, Wilson, who was wearing only sandals and a dog collar around his neck, went into his garage and placed a towel over himself.

He was arrested on a charge of public indecency.

Saturday, Aug 9 at 12:38 PM Matthew McFarland wrote ...

Dave, Man just when I thought I was the crazy one in our family you go and do this! And they love you for it! Figures...

Monday, Jul 14 at 4:17 AM Enzyte Bob wrote ...

Here's a guy who's proud of his 42 inch deck...his cutting deck on his mower, that is.

Sunday, Jul 6 at 5:27 PM davidjwilson wrote ...

well its costing me 400 dollars in fines.....that would probally cover it....

Sunday, Jul 6 at 11:51 AM Mariah wrote ...

The only reason most people find this offensive is because of their own insecurities. People have turned the human body into something evil and dirty. It was his lawn he was not masterbating or swinging it in circles at people driving by so what was he hurting? I see teenage girls wearing almost little to nothing all the time and their parents allow it. So what was wrong with this? His yard, his body let him be. Besides you know a lot of women probably were enjoying the show!

Friday, Jun 27 at 4:30 PM Chris wrote ...

sell your religion elsewhere.

Friday, Jun 27 at 2:50 PM MommaSuzi wrote ...

Okay Everyone! Here's the deal. I am sick of the people who call themselves Christians making such condemming comments. Jesus DEFINATLEY has a sense of humor and might have thought this was terribly funny! So, David - I want to invite you and anyone else who wants to find a FUN and GRACE FILLED church to meet my husband and I Sun Living Faith Fellowship at 10:45 on the corner of Benham and Hively. Ask anyone for Dave and Susanne and join us for a good time! We will be looking forward to it

Friday, Jun 27 at 1:11 PM Cris wrote ...

DAVID WILSON FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!

Friday, Jun 27 at 10:22 AM Travis wrote ...

I found this video of him on youtube... copy this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_Yu-aYovwU&feature=related

Friday, Jun 27 at 9:10 AM BEE wrote ...

you want a tattoo?id let you get one in the buff with a dog collar on

Friday, Jun 27 at 9:01 AM BEE wrote ...

HEY DAVE..you sure got a lot of comments.you are a hit like i said free advertising.hope your domme was impressed . i know i am .oh by the way welcome to the neighborhood.you got way more people behind you than narow minded bible thumpers like marcus.the human body is beautiful.specially if you had on a dog collar bet you were hot!!!!was there a riding crop involved cause according to some people youve been a very BAD BOY.I THINK YOU NEED A SPANKIN. it sure was one way to meet people.

Friday, Jun 27 at 8:42 AM New Horizon wrote ...

Hey Dave, how much would you charge to mow my yard? I have a privacy fenced yard and would love to have you mow while my friends and I sit on the deck and bbq and drink...totally serious. This town needs something with spice...you could be the naked or nekkid gardner. I smell franchise. Chicago offer nude cleaning services and naked handyman...why not gardner? I agree with the others, being naked doesn't make you dirty, only if you're ashamed of what God created.

Friday, Jun 27 at 8:09 AM Marcey wrote ...

OMG, this is way to funny!!! thank to dave and all commenters for starting my day out with a good laugh!! gonna be a good one, think i'll mow!!

Friday, Jun 27 at 8:07 AM Amy M. wrote ...

Hey, he was just HOT!!

Friday, Jun 27 at 3:11 AM guy with a question wrote ...

Was he a "Lawn Boy", or a "Yard Man"?

Friday, Jun 27 at 1:52 AM Guy who just reads headlines wrote ...

ELKHART MAN, where did you go wrong? You were my childhood hero. It wasn't Batman, Spiderman or Superman, it was you ELKHART MAN. Oh ELKHART MAN, I still love you!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 6:51 PM davidjwilson wrote ...

ok for real....i did it cause i dont have a woman at the moment..im coming out of an 8 year relationship....moved here from virginia where you could do these things...had a house way up in the mountains......I did this cause i wanted to,,,,and this town is super boring....it was real hot.....i was kinda buzzzed on beer.......and trying to impress a domme i had here.........and that it...it was in fun.....i wish no harm to any one......and being arrested for this was uncalled for.................

Thursday, Jun 26 at 5:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...

The sad part about this is, I actually know this guy and he is skitzo- he's been that way since he was 16 yrs old. It's unfortunate that he doesn't want to get help for his problems.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 3:37 PM William wrote ...

Big deal. Been there, so done that (and more).

Thursday, Jun 26 at 1:59 PM This posting is for Travis wrote ...

Give us your address.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 1:38 PM HAHAHAHA wrote ...

Travis...are you serious??? I live on a culdesac too, but I can't imagine anyone really doing that, let alone asking permission to do that. Soooo, the neighbors REALLY know ALL of your business, huh?

Thursday, Jun 26 at 12:14 PM Travis wrote ...

Good for him… I remember that day, and boy was it a steamer out there! I too mow the lawn in the nude, but I cleared it with my neighbors first. I live in a culdesac so all of the houses sort of face each other, which gives my neighbors prime viewing during dinner hours! I am not sure why he had the collar on or what his motives even were; I do it because it makes me feel sexy… and because I know how much the neighbors love my bronzed body.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 9:37 AM Bill wrote ...

He was just Trolling.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 8:58 AM Misstress wrote ...

Were you pushing your mower with "no hands" :) Guess you wouldn't have needed a bagger, huh?!? You have been very naughty!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 7:55 AM Ean wrote ...

I don't really see the problem with this crime. I mow my lawn in the nude all the time. My neighbors dont mind and there has never been a problem. I dont use the dog collar though, i just prefer pink high heels over sandals. Gettin sexified!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 7:18 AM Linda wrote ...

Goshenite: PLEEEEEEEEEEEASE! Nudity does not turn a person into a rapist or molester. Where are you getting that kind of information from? My god, the guy mowed nude at 9:00 pm and now according to you he is going to turn into a rapist and/or molester. You are out of this world!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 6:53 AM :-) wrote ...

ha ha. funny...least he wasn't some over-weight, middle-aged, hairy, white man!!! i would have looked!

Thursday, Jun 26 at 6:41 AM BT wrote ...

Yes Marcus is a bit over the top. Although as Christians we are commanded to spread the gospel, and the gospel clearly frowns on this type of behavior. Not that his nudeness is bad but the temptations it can provoke and the perverseness that is most likely being satisfied.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 5:25 AM c wrote ...

As a mother I do not condone public nudity, but its still funny. Marcus. I do read the bible. I have the upmost respect for our father. I honestly dont think mowing your yard nude will call for burning in hell. I think its people like you that turns most away from God.The lust you see did not come from nudity.

Thursday, Jun 26 at 12:05 AM Thank GOD!!! wrote ...

I just want to say THANK GOD that it wasn't a weed wacker... my hubby used one with boxers on, went over some poison ivy..... I don't think I need to say any more!!! This is all too funny!!! Some of you people need to get a sense of humor! btw-I'm also a 'Bible thumper' 'If there's an audience to be found, he'll be streakin around, invitin public critic... he's just in the mood to 'mow' in the nude!!!'

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 11:18 PM A Goshenite wrote ...

Are you people not reading what our funny friend is saying about himself? I was really enjoying this story and the comments until I read what he had to say for himself. He is telling everyone who will listen that he is into kinky bondage and proud of it! If this was innocent silliness, it was funny. BUT IT IS NOT. The stuff he is into is serious fettish stuff which can lead to molestation/rape and such. THIS IS NO LONGER FUNNY! Listen to his own words.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 11:12 PM dave wrote ...

This is the most entertaining story I've seen in a long time. I had to quit reading everybody's comments. I wonder if it's going to be able to prove if he was actually doing anything wrong.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 10:14 PM MommaSuzi wrote ...

Come on David! Tell us the story, will ya? What were you thinking??? This is so silly... and for the record, I am a 'bible thumper' who is enjoying this story very much. But David - tell me you would not do anything sexual outdoors as some have suggested? Again, what WERE YOU THINKING??? Tell us!!! :)

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 7:15 PM davidjwilson wrote ...

no cant say i had much protection

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 7:00 PM Goddess wrote ...

I was there and he was just being a good slave.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 6:25 PM To Question'''' wrote ...

Yeah, I'm glad that Elk.police dept. has more brains than this idiot. The Elk.Police Dept. has better things than this to do....like beat up their women. Criminal and Police alike are mostly from the same mold. Both are Stupid

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 6:07 PM Glossy wrote ...

I just got a new lawn mower and was reading the book- it says to make sure you wear shoes and eye protection...but nothing about clothes! David did you have eye protection?

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 5:25 PM Kathie wrote ...

LOL Wow!! Poor guy really has some problems doesn't he? I heard of a DUI on a riding mower but not this.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 4:57 PM Chelsea wrote ...

hahaha, awesome. just a shame i wasnt there to see it

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 4:50 PM Slidebite wrote ...

This man is a hero, when I have kids they will be just like him.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 4:07 PM david jwilson wrote ...

no frisk.....was all in plain sight, and no bagger

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:42 PM wunder!!!! wrote ...

Did he have a bagger attached?.....lol

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:40 PM nathan wrote ...

did the officer attempt to "frisk" him?

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:34 PM Question wrote ...

If there's nothing wrong with his display, then why do any of us bother wearing clothes? Thank God the Elkhart police department has more brains than the lot of you!!!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:24 PM Kram wrote ...

hope they cuffed the correct apendage,,,click!!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 3:01 PM davidjwilson wrote ...

for the record...it was a push mower

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 2:50 PM MI wrote ...

Dave - I wish you were my neighbor! Everyone needs a comic like you - Way to go!!! Marcus - You are just a creepy psycho hiding behind the Bible. Its people like you that go crazy (or are you already) and kill people - don't need a neighbor like you!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 2:35 PM davidjwilson wrote ...

the collar has shiny steel plate across the front with a bondage loop....

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 2:28 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Won't be so funny when this guy is registered as a sex offender for this.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 2:16 PM davidjwilson wrote ...

sure im taking apps to mow...but please tell me its not on cassopolis.......a vid would be a good idea...i have no source.....

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 1:50 PM Elkhart wrote ...

What I want to know is...did the collar have studs or rhinestones???

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 1:26 PM Proud to live in Elkhart wrote ...

What about the poor naked dog that was left without a collar?

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 1:21 PM Jill wrote ...

Seriously, this is the funniest thing I've read/heard about in a long time. It was all Kirk Mason could do to not laugh when he was reporting this story.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 1:04 PM Jim wrote ...

Wow. You people are out of control.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 12:50 PM Kajirus wrote ...

Collection? Yay! I'm all for it, he deserves to be paid for his entertainment

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 12:04 PM Linda wrote ...

Megan: Maybe you are right. Its cool you have a sense of humor. I know I wouldn't mow naked but hey whatever floats the boat I guess.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 11:58 AM Dave supporter wrote ...

Dave, you should set up a website with a photo /video of you on your mower and set up a paypal account. I'll bet your supporters would contribute more than enough money to you to cover your fine. You rock for having the courage to do what you want. Make sure you post your web address here if you do it!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 11:28 AM Ed wrote ...

Suggestion. Why don't we take up a collection for the poor guy, seriously.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 11:11 AM to not funny wrote ...

The point is, Dave is not a child molester or a rapist. Of course it wouldn't be funny if that were the case. It would be horrific. Geez oh pete people, see the humor in every day life! Dave did something that maybe he should not have done. He is paying for it with 4 days in jail and a $400 fine. It's too severe for this "crime". He is laughing at himself, we are laughing with him. He is taking the punishment. What the heck more do you want? And I still say, I will pay him to come here

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 11:00 AM Megan wrote ...

Hey Linda- I'm a "Bible thumper" and I think this guy is hilarious. (It was done as a JOKE, btw- the guy works hard and deserves to enjoy himself. I'm sure he brightened up many people's Friday evening.) Quit typecasting Christ followers. Not all of us are humor-deficient!!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 10:43 AM Marcus Mental wrote ...

I think Marcus needs to go to Madison Center for help. Seriously. If you hear people talking to your, you are not hearing God, you are just crazy.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 10:24 AM People should not throw stones through glass houses wrote ...

I would cast stones Leave him alone its done and over with he will have to go before a judge and pay his fine. Remember Karma.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 10:21 AM becky wrote ...

7:55 AM What a stoner.......... wrote ... Let's see how he handles the weed wacker. omg are you trying to kill me lmfao your to much my belly hurts lmao

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 10:15 AM Linda wrote ...

Dear am Funny. You aren't very smart. Adam and Eve ONLY covered up after he ate the forbidden fruit not before but where in the heck does religion come into this. The guy mowed naked. Big deal. So what. His yard. 9:00 at night. You bible thumpers crack me up. All your hell and damnation. It would do you good to reread the bible and learn to comprehend its meanings. A man mowing nude is hardly something he will go to hell for. You thumpers are NUTS!!!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 9:52 AM John Wesley wrote ...

The Elkhart Police apprehend another desperate criminal. How comforting it is to know that we have such valuable and complete protection.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 9:33 AM a mom wrote ...

The only thing funnier then this story are your comments! I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard! If a child did see it, I doubt they would have been scared for life! Good grief, it's a body part...explain it and move on. (And yes, I have two young boys). This is absolutly hysterical! For all the religious comments...lighten up. There are worse things then this in life. Laugh a little!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 9:31 AM Not funny wrote ...

I wonder if everyone would find this so funny if this guy was a known child molester or rapist. What if he decides to have sex in his "own yard" next? For all the self-professed Bible scholars who think public nudity is just grand, even Adam and Eve covered themselves with fig leaves.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 8:18 AM to Princessa wrote ...

"I don't have any problem with a child seeing a nude person, especially if they are involved in a non-sexual activity". Am I the only one that finds that statement a wee bit weird? And what the heck is "erotic yard work"? Never mind I really don't think I want to know...wow.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 8:02 AM JD. wrote ...

First off, I think this IS rather hiilarious. Mowing nude, in a DOG COLLAR no less. Wow. Second, I find it kind of ironic he's arrested for public indecency...in his own yard. I think it's his yard, he should get to do what he wants. Oh well.

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 7:24 AM A Missteerius Gurl wrote ...

KUDOS to you Dave - i think you got a lotta guts to go out and express yourself like that PLUS getting the lawn mowed!!!! and if you'd take all those ladies up on their offers to mow their lawns in the buff - woo hoo you'd be a rich man !!!!! and to Marcus ... well i'm not goin there - so many words - not enuf time

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 6:36 AM frog wrote ...

Sorry, Jezabel, he's comin to my house first...;)!

Wednesday, Jun 25 at 12:04 AM Princessa wrote ...

I believe that God SHOULD enter into this conversation! I am nearly positive that it is alright with God for us to be naked. Otherwise we would be born into this world wearing a very snappy two piece, so as not to offend anyone present at our birth. And personally I don't have a problem a child seeing a nude person, especially if they are involved in a non-sexual activity. I can't remember the last time I did erotic yard work. Nudity in and of itself is not wrong. but it sure is funny.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 11:31 PM Pretty sad wrote ...

that a pathetic 'story' like this one gets so many comments. but then again Elkhart is about as slow as life gets.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 10:35 PM wildthought wrote ...

The guy is obviously into BDSM and is submissive. The collar is a dead giveaway. People should not flaunt their kinks in public. If it was the backyard, I would of been outraged.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 8:55 PM mark wrote ...

if this wasn't so funny,i'd say only in elkhart.but it happens in south bend too.the sbpd have better things to do(like meet at 7/11).

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:53 PM Not a HO wrote ...

I also swim nude in my pool at night. We have a privacy fence. If I didn't have neighbors around, I would do it during the day too! It feels very nice!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:52 PM frog wrote ...

4 days in jail??? Wow.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:16 PM Jezabel wrote ...

Dave-you totally made my day! I just wanted you to know this is sooo funny! What day will you be over to mow for me???

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:08 PM I am a LADY wrote ...

"Naughty Bits", "Lustful Saliva", why Marcus, you are turning me on you naughty boy! You should write porn!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 5:36 PM jro wrote ...

To funny , sounds like he can make some money mowing for the ladies,debra keep swimming any way you want, I wish I was your neighbor

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 5:22 PM pagan in dowagiac wrote ...

Dave is really a pagan an since it was the summer solstice he was doing a ritual by nude mowing cleansing himself for the goddess n god

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 4:17 PM HaHa wrote ...

I'm sorry but I think this is funny.....lol

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 4:15 PM Anonymous wrote ...

just think of it as Eve sending Adam out to tend the Garden of Eden and its all OK

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 3:43 PM Linda wrote ...

What's dirty about fruit? You sound like a pervert!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 3:40 PM Is clothing really better? wrote ...

I think the ones that need arrested are the huge women that pour themselves into bikinis and tank tops!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 3:27 PM Anonymous wrote ...

So we can't bring religion in to this? it is uncalled for but all of you are posting your little (oh so hilarious comments) is ok- im pretty sure that we are all here reading the news and posting the comments we feel nessecary! - So the fact that you have no morals and believe that this is ok and are obviously incouraging it for a GOOD LAUGH is fine to post though! I think not- and believe me and plenty of others we will post what we see FIT!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 3:17 PM Miss Piggy wrote ...

my neighbor is a retired cop who is known for walking around in his garage in white briefs- I wish he wore boxers! I'm thankful he has something on -

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 3:13 PM Sickened wrote ...

I thought the mowing incident was bad enough, but the dark subtexts of religious persecution,fetish and pervesion that oozes out from the comments here makes me just plain sick. "Marcus" you wouldnt know gOd if he bit your behind and "Linda" what the heck are you talking all dirty about fruit for? At your age you should know better. This poor deluded man needs help not encouragement!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:54 PM Kram wrote ...

Debra, can I join you ?

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:52 PM Would like to know wrote ...

Marcus, how can you talk all this stuff about God but you can't even spell it out when you type. God put Adam and Eve into this world naked and they ate the fruit and they were the ones that covered themselves up. So apparently GOD wanted them to be naked and not to be shameful of their bodies. They sinned by eating the fruit and as their punishment, they were kicked out of the garden.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:48 PM davidjwilson wrote ...

next time i should probally just, wear the mask and collar, maybe a ballgag...cant arrest me for that....i had a few beers so what.....and it was after 9 oclock......400 dollars in fines...4 days in jail...for it.....everyone at work thinks im a hero...cheered up many peoples days...tune in till next time

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:45 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Dave your a hit!! I think you could do some private shows to help pay the $400 fine haha

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:42 PM ME wrote ...

I think its funny too! Thats whats wrong with the world today too many staight faces and not enough laughter!! Laugh alittle and don't take everything so serious! :-)

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:38 PM Linda wrote ...

Marcus: I have an idea. Why don't I come over to your place tonight and tempt you with some fruit. You know like an apple or an orange and maybe you can tempt me with a banana.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:36 PM Give me a break wrote ...

What is wrong with most of you? We have decency laws for a reason. I don't want to see a naked dude mowing his lawn and I shouldn't have to. He can be naked inside his house all the live-long day, but if he wants to go outside, he can put on some boxers, at the very least. For all you "judge not" folks, not wanting someone's lewdness or perversion forced upon you isn't judgmental, it's normal.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:20 PM To Marcus... wrote ...

Why do you have a problem spelling out God's name? I, too, believe that this is a humorous story and that no harm seems to have been done. Bringing religion into this story was uncalled for. Whether the young man was high or just making good on a bet or whatever, at least he didn't kill or hurt anyone. Leave the religious comments in the church. If I want to hear them, that's where I'll go. I don't go to a news site to be preached to.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:19 PM Once AGain wrote ...

Marcus talks about accepting Jesus. Why should we accept Jesus if he's here illegally? And what do illegals have to do with this story? Quit trying to bring them into this. That's all the subject needs to be is naked illegals!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:18 PM BareBear wrote ...

You guys are all wrong. In the gay community he was wearing the dog collar like his master told him to. Oh I am 69 and love the nude beaches in Saugatuck and Ft. Lauderdale. try it you might like it.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:18 PM Joy Ridr wrote ...

Marcus: all you say is true. I do not wish to see this man mowing yard. I find humor in it because no one was harm and no children were involved. I do not thing the tax payers will flip his bill either. Do you think he will get parole...he could mowe the parks lawns or help the code enforcement by picking trash up - rpick trash up.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:18 PM Jeff wrote ...

I wonder if the ground was particularly bumpy, or if the mower vibrated more than most. That would be a rough ride.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:15 PM Bet that Hurt wrote ...

Hey this is to 2:08 Steve, if your 5 yr old sawed the neighbors winkie, that'll make national news.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:13 PM garvey wrote ...

I know this guy and it is hilarious. Not too sure how I would feel if he lived next door though!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:11 PM garvey wrote ...

Hey Marcus go look at some porn and take care of that itch that is obviously not getting scratched.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 1:57 PM hey its dave wrote ...

yup thats me i was hot

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 1:45 PM Marcus wrote ...

C, I fear that you have fallen to the Devil's wiles. G-D created Adam WITHOUT SIN. In his pure state, Adam had no need of clothing, because lustfulness and shame had not yet entered his mind. It was when Adam plucked the succulent fruit proffered by his G-D given mate, like you trusting the bilious lies Satan belched forth, that G-D's wrath cast him from paradise. The blood of His only Son is the salve for this wound, and only by accepting Jesus can you be healed from this, the Original Sin!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 1:17 PM c wrote ...

Marcus. Carefull what you say about nudity. Have you forgotten GOD made Adam and Eve nude. Are you calling God wrong? We can sit here and sling the bible back and fourth, but why? This story is funny and it is bring alot of commenters together In its humor. The evil I see in these comments are coming from you.Thou shalt not judge or you too shall be judged. I also lay out nude on my property. The guy seems like he is having a blast.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 1:09 PM Kajirus wrote ...

A collar and sandals??? In my circle that is way overdressed. Get rid of those sandals! Seriously though this is funny for the reaction of people and sad that people have to get all worked up over it. The human body is a work of art and there should be nothing wrong with showing it or looking at it in the natural "god given" form.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 1:08 PM The Steve wrote ...

People all find this a little too funny if you ask me. Fact is if your little 5yr old came in and said she sawed the niegbours winkie, you'd ALL be calling for the guy to be hung (no pun intended) He broked the law and should no better. Marcus be war-Ned I know you are a False Face. The time of your Master draws to an end. Keep your hateful pseudo religion to yourself.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 12:54 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I bet his mower was self-propelled.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 12:34 PM Debra wrote ...

I swim in the nude at home in my back yard pool. We do have a privavy fence. Nude swimming is the best. Not to mention no tan lines for me =)

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 12:29 PM OMG thats great! wrote ...

Well I must say thats funny. I was glad to get a good laugh today. Kinda like the streaker running across the fields during games, no offense but its funny stuff. You have alot of confindence in yourself if you can mow your front lawn nude...lmao That guy is great, two thumbs up from me!!!!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 12:13 PM Linda wrote ...

Marcus: PLEASE! Get over yourself. You have the personality and sense of humor like that of a dead fly.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 11:59 AM to marcus wrote ...

For cryin out loud...shut up. It's funny, it's made us laugh and enjoy. Life is too short not to find humor. Lighten up.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 11:52 AM sharin peters wrote ...

drugs are bad m'kay

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 11:42 AM LB wrote ...

Maybe he just needed a little trim!?!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 11:32 AM rocko wrote ...

obammer was behinde him..

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 11:20 AM YEP wrote ...

OMG!!!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 11:18 AM What about the collar? wrote ...

He was wearing a dog collar. Does anyone know where it was? He could've been trying to cover up or maybe he had the perfect place to hang it?

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 10:54 AM Marcus wrote ...

Yes, Jesus will forgive all who come to him with a pure and obedient heart. But He does not randomly forgive transgressions against His father's commandments. Thou shalt not covet! Read these comments and tell me if covetousness cannot be found within. Liscentiousness practically drips from these people's words like the Devil's lustful saliva. These so-called ladies post the words of sex crazed harlots and jezebels. Repent your fleshly sins lest the fires consume your very souls!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 9:30 AM Anonymous wrote ...

"Momma to a Furbaby", aren't you judging Marcus for judging? Doesn't that make you a hypocrit?

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 9:05 AM Anonymous wrote ...

this is really funny

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 8:48 AM Momma to a Furbaby wrote ...

Marcus: I am religious, I sing in an evangelical choir that tours the midwest; I believe in morality and moral choices, but I also believe that the Good Book says "Judge not lest ye be judged"-so Marcus, sweetie, be careful how you speak of others' choices for their own personal life. Jesus will love him anyway-He promised to. David: LOL-You are funny, dude. Next time you wanna mow in the buff, though, I'd make sure it was a fenced in back yard to forestall the prudes and their meddling.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 8:38 AM Joy rider wrote ...

We all assumed he was using a push lawn mower - could it have been a rider? It was nice that he covered up for the officer. One more thing - were was the dog whose collar he was using?

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 8:36 AM Lainey wrote ...

Ha! Naughty Bits! LMAO! There's an empty lot next to my house that needs mowed. I wouldn't care if was this guy, a naked granny, whatever, as long as it got mowed! Hilarious!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 8:11 AM Linda wrote ...

Dear Grossed Out: No, none of us here minds if you mow in the nude. Go for it. Bet your knees don't get sunburned.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 8:07 AM pfft wrote ...

lame

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 7:51 AM Nancy wrote ...

David, for God's sake, I hope you used a good sunscreen!!!!!!!!!!!! If not, you mighta been "burned at the stake"!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 7:43 AM Bee wrote ...

lokk he already has plenty of offers.heel be rich!!!!!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 7:21 AM Mishawaka wrote ...

Granger, Sunnyhaven, off of Anderson Road, nudist resort. I am sure they would have him!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 7:19 AM BEE wrote ...

wonder if he owns a lawn care service?if not he should. what a good way to get free advertising nationwide.i own a tattoo business with my man hmmmmmm...naked tattoing,now theres an idea. all those business cards and money spent and all i have to do is get naked and arrested.thanx david.maybe you should cash in on it.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 7:05 AM to LOL wrote ...

I agree, I'd pay 20 bucks...:)!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:55 AM What a stoner.......... wrote ...

Let's see how he handles the weed wacker.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:40 AM Tell me more wrote ...

confidential to 5:42 it's a safety hazard: i've never heard of the place in granger. tell me more!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:37 AM Hardy Harhar wrote ...

Just one more crack dealer in Elkhart...

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:33 AM gogo wrote ...

Did he get the yard mowed?

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:31 AM Joy Rider wrote ...

I heard they were having a problem with crack in Elkhart...I thought it was drugs...my bad

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 6:27 AM DB wrote ...

TO CATHY: How do you know he's a hypocrite? Let me guess...you're a pyschic.

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 5:33 AM whildchild wrote ...

well its elkhart .the dude looks like he is stond ,and ill bet the cops aunt far behind in geting drunk

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 4:11 AM Itching eyes wrote ...

I can't wait to see if he wears the same outfit to shovel his sidewalk!

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 3:29 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I have 1.6 acres. I will pay him to cut the grass and where what ever he wants

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 12:46 AM Anonymous wrote ...

LOL@NANCY 1044 AM I BET SO TOO HONKING AND HOLLERING DRIVERS ALSO 10:43 GINA THE NEXT SHOWING IS AS SOON AS HE IS RELEASED FROM JAIL HE WILL BE MOWING BUCK NAKED I BET MONEY ON IT LOL

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 12:43 AM Anonymous wrote ...

NAKED MAN MOWING HIS FRONT LAWN HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA WELL HE WASNT COMPLETLY NAKED HE WAS WEARING SANDLES HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Tuesday, Jun 24 at 12:41 AM # 1 nudity mans fan wrote ...

god i hope he didnt bend over than again the hair would of covered the nakedness come on people you dont find that very funny i do heck i was driving by cassopolis all the time lucky he wasnt mowing the nursing home lawns those people's teeth aka choppers would of shot right out of the mouth

Monday, Jun 23 at 10:54 PM Jen wrote ...

Glossy - you're my new hero! Great comments!

Monday, Jun 23 at 10:53 PM MM wrote ...

dog collar?sounds kinky. elkhart has bigger problems than a nude mower. what's the BIG?! issue? lol.

Monday, Jun 23 at 10:18 PM Johann Backer wrote ...

It was his yard and no one is forced to look. Crack-Cocaine Dealers are NOT arrested when "Crime Stoppers" is given specific--- detailed info... they say there are just too many and don't have the 'resources'. Strange, very strange.

Monday, Jun 23 at 10:09 PM Diane wrote ...

Although I can see how parents of young children wouldn't want them witnessing this, I think it's a HOOT! You have to give the guy credit if he was doing this on a dare! I'd love to see somtehing like this sometime for a good laugh...I hope the guy doesn't get in serious trouble for this.

Monday, Jun 23 at 9:30 PM Bits N Pieces wrote ...

Hey Marcus, as I am sittng here at my computer, my naughty bits are showing! Maybe he just forgot to put clothes on today...happens all the time! This made my day:)

Monday, Jun 23 at 9:28 PM so sad wrote ...

he needs help.....

Monday, Jun 23 at 8:47 PM LOL wrote ...

Sorry I missed seeing his "naughty bits"! What a hoot! Funny stuff! I'll pay him $20.00 to mow for me :) I'll also provide the leash.

Monday, Jun 23 at 8:16 PM Anonymous wrote ...

my oh my oh my hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha woooooooo hooooooooooooo woooooow now thats entertaiment

Monday, Jun 23 at 8:15 PM Pickles wrote ...

With that nose he could be Bill Cinton's little bro

Monday, Jun 23 at 8:08 PM Bury your head in the sand wrote ...

Marcus: when you shower...do you wear your close to keep from being naked.....

Monday, Jun 23 at 7:50 PM Bremenite wrote ...

What a great summer gig! Will he mow lawns for $ in the nude? I have a couple of friends I'd LOVE to send this guy to! Fabulous story!

Monday, Jun 23 at 7:31 PM dee wrote ...

absolutely hysterical. I'm going to be laughing about this all day. I agree...where are the pics??

Monday, Jun 23 at 6:59 PM Snickers wrote ...

I heard he wasn't swinging anything, it looked like a doorstop.

Monday, Jun 23 at 6:09 PM jermo69er wrote ...

THATS SOME FUNNY STUFF RIGHT THERE??????

Monday, Jun 23 at 5:48 PM SNORT!!! wrote ...

LOL

Monday, Jun 23 at 5:24 PM Plymouth wrote ...

Bugmom - You must live in Plymouth! There's a listing agent there that's too cheap to mow the grass on his listings!!!!

Monday, Jun 23 at 4:42 PM It's a safety hazard wrote ...

I hope everyone knows he could have been cut by flying debris....an unkind cut in certain areas. Why did he not wait until after dark? What is this world coming to? Did he not know about the "camp" in Granger for people who do not choose to wear clothes? I think it is call sunny acres. Their motto is GRIN AND BARE IT! Goodnight, and put some clothes on while doing yardwork. At least a loin cloth(Tarzan wore one).

Monday, Jun 23 at 4:38 PM Tom wrote ...

Marcus, "save it for Jesus"? Excuse me but I dont want the holy man going anywhere near my "naughty bits". I've heard what he can do with a loaf of bread!

Monday, Jun 23 at 4:34 PM Glossy wrote ...

Was it one of those shock collars? Glad he had shoes on.. I hate when the bottom of my feet turn green.

Monday, Jun 23 at 4:11 PM bugmom wrote ...

I'd be thrilled if the local realtor who has a house for sale my neighborhood would mow the unsightly, overgrown lawn, even in the nude!

Monday, Jun 23 at 4:02 PM Grossed out wrote ...

He looks high. Personally I would rather not look at a high/drunk looking sweaty creature swinging his stuff in his front yard. I would not want my daughter to have to see that either. How about fat saggy breasts to a old woman's knees? Would that be ok?

Monday, Jun 23 at 3:58 PM anonOmus wrote ...

lolololol....obviously the guy was smashed. look at that picture. Naked guy cutting his grass on busy street. there are worse things to see than that! the police should have just sent him inside for some clothes.

Monday, Jun 23 at 3:55 PM Teri of Elkhart wrote ...

Guy looks stoned to me!!

Monday, Jun 23 at 3:44 PM Quinn Hunter from Syracuse wrote ...

I would have liked to see him mowing.

Monday, Jun 23 at 3:30 PM Old School wrote ...

Was it a mulcher or a bagger?

Monday, Jun 23 at 3:26 PM Give him a break wrote ...

ANON@3:37; No i wouldnt send my DAUGHTER out to mow the yard naked and im pretty sure no one SENT him out either! Did you catch his age? Im pretty sure he's old enough to make his own decisions so your comparision b/w him and someone's daughter just failed!!! And it was 9 at night so kids that would need to have that EXPLAINED to them shouldnt have been out anyways. That was for grown-ups entertainment... and i freakin missed it... oh well... maybe next year!!!

Monday, Jun 23 at 3:05 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Mary / Anonymous at 3:37, why are you bothering to read these comments if you don't think they're funny? I think you're nothing but a self-righteous hypocrit.

Monday, Jun 23 at 3:04 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I hope God has a sense of humor. I see no malice here from anyone. Just blowin off some steam and not hurting anyone. Even the guest of honor doesn't look too upset about the thing. In 30 days mo one will remember the story so don't let it ruin your day.

Monday, Jun 23 at 2:53 PM Snickers wrote ...

If anyone decides to send their 18 year old or older daughter out to cut the grass naked I have no problems with that. Just give me advanced notice!

Monday, Jun 23 at 2:52 PM Elle wrote ...

@DC: I agree, however, I wouldn’t want my children seeing that. From the looks of that awful mug shot, my guess is he did it as a dare with his buddies or something silly like that. I’m not sure an arrest was in order here. There were probably other horrible things going on somewhere else in Elkhart the police could have attended to instead.

Monday, Jun 23 at 2:47 PM Way To Go wrote ...

At least he was cutting the grass. Guess he did not want to pay the proposed fine for an unkept lawn..

Monday, Jun 23 at 2:37 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Okay, make all the jokes you want, but would you want to explain that to your kids? For those of you who think it's his business..what world do you live in? I bet you wouldn't send your daughter outside to mow in the nude, on Cassopolis street no less, would ya? It's inappropriate...end of story.

Monday, Jun 23 at 2:28 PM ed wrote ...

Marcus is a nut case

Monday, Jun 23 at 2:24 PM Cathy wrote ...

Marcus: You are a joke! Keep you constant religious comments out of these columns. They are boring, stupid and very judgmental on your part. You are a hypocrite!

Monday, Jun 23 at 2:23 PM Snickers wrote ...

By the looks of his picture, he looks like a real wiener.

Monday, Jun 23 at 2:07 PM TAKE IT EASY wrote ...

Marcus- no need to get so bent out shape. No one said there was any fornication going on. And I am sure God isn't all that upset

Monday, Jun 23 at 1:56 PM Becky wrote ...

lmao at 2:11

Monday, Jun 23 at 1:51 PM give him a break wrote ...

I wish people and officers would be this affected by all the break-ins and killings going on as they are about this man minding his own business, tending to his own yard! Im forced to look at people every day dressed in clothing so inappropriate that they might as well just be naked and i dont call the police on them b/c i cant stand to look at them! i could see if the man was mowing the public park nude or something...

Monday, Jun 23 at 1:33 PM Linda wrote ...

I think the comments are hilarious and for you prudes go back and bury your head in the sand. Come on really. It's funny. I bet 100% of the people who drove by probably copped a look.

Monday, Jun 23 at 1:31 PM Trisha wrote ...

I saw there was an update and was hoping betty c had uploaded some photos.

Monday, Jun 23 at 1:11 PM Anonymous wrote ...

He looks like he still feels the vibration of the lawnmower motor, and he's enjoying it.

Monday, Jun 23 at 1:01 PM Too late wrote ...

Don't looooooook Ethel!!!!

Monday, Jun 23 at 12:59 PM Cat wrote ...

Frankie - Naked cowboy from New York???? Huh????

Monday, Jun 23 at 12:57 PM @Mary wrote ...

i think i hear the dinner bell ringing at your nursing home. Better get back soon.

Monday, Jun 23 at 12:21 PM Frankie wrote ...

Oh dear me, who does he think he is? The naked Cowboy from New York?? This is NOT the kind of thing we expect in elkhart. I'm guessing with that dog collar theres a little bit of S&M going on there. Disgusting.

Monday, Jun 23 at 12:19 PM Marcus wrote ...

Nudity and Fornication are the Devil's handmaidens. It surprises me little that I'd find both in these comments. Repent! Keep your naughty bits covered! Save it for Jesus!

Monday, Jun 23 at 12:11 PM Pretty sad and slow news day when THIS is on here wrote ...

Just showing the world his shortcomings

Monday, Jun 23 at 11:46 AM Mary wrote ...

VERY disgusting comments! You should be ashamed of yourselves...........

Monday, Jun 23 at 11:42 AM just don't know wrote ...

We wont arest drug dealers or take our time putting a muderer behind bars or the gang related things that go on in the worl but a man mowing his yard minding his own bussiness we will arest him. if people don't like the way someone is dressed or not dressed look away. why do we see nudity as a disscrace? the human body is the most natural thing in this world stop being prudes.

Monday, Jun 23 at 11:32 AM Eileen wrote ...

I have my roll of dollar bills ready. Can somebody give me a lift?

Monday, Jun 23 at 11:22 AM An Idea! wrote ...

From reading the comments, maybe this is something more men should be looking into? Hope he was pushing mowing. Hate to think of bare skin on a rider's seat (take it how you will).

Monday, Jun 23 at 10:53 AM Linda wrote ...

Just a swingin!!!!

Monday, Jun 23 at 10:26 AM Not sorry I missed it wrote ...

Was it a riding mower? A self propelled walk behind r the kind you stand on like a chariot. Was he fertilizing as he went? I gotta be honest, I'm not sure there's enough to convict. But obviously there was enough for betty to be convinced that it really wasn't indecent. So she's saying he wasn't really nude or he was actually pretty decent indeed. Tsk, tsk betty.

Monday, Jun 23 at 9:47 AM Cat wrote ...

Hey, Betty, did you get pictures? I need proof.

Monday, Jun 23 at 9:44 AM Nancy wrote ...

I've got $50 that says traffic picks up on that street.

Monday, Jun 23 at 9:43 AM Gina wrote ...

I agree with Becky. We need a visual aid. When's the next showing?

Monday, Jun 23 at 9:42 AM DC wrote ...

Of all the nerve! This guy was on his own property, minding his own...his neighbors should mind their own, too.

Monday, Jun 23 at 9:37 AM Becky wrote ...

Where's the picture, WSBT?

Monday, Jun 23 at 9:13 AM betty c wrote ...

i seen him there wasnt nothing indecent about it

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