Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Teddy Bear with Late Son’s Ashes, Stalking Victim
A Florida man, Justin Fountain, has been arrested in Flagler County, Florida, for allegedly stalking a woman he met on a dating app and stealing a teddy bear containing her late son's ashes. He is also accused of making threats…
Atlanta, GA, August 6, 2026 —
Justin Fountain, a resident of Flagler County, Florida, has been arrested on charges including stalking and theft, according to recent reports. The arrest stems from allegations that Fountain stalked a woman he met through a dating application and stole a teddy bear containing the ashes of her deceased son.
The alleged stalking and theft occurred in Flagler County. Authorities have not released the full timeline of events leading up to the arrest, nor have they specified the exact date the alleged stalking began or when the teddy bear was stolen.
In addition to the stalking and theft charges, Fountain is also accused of making threats against the victim. The specifics of these threats have not been disclosed by law enforcement officials.
The central item at the heart of the alleged crime is a teddy bear described as containing the ashes of the victim’s late son. The theft of this item represents a significant emotional distress for the victim.
Details regarding the dating app through which Fountain and the victim allegedly met have not been provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Fountain was taken into custody in Flagler County. Further details regarding the investigation, including any court proceedings or the status of permits or inspections related to the case, have not yet been made public.
Story summarized from the original created by Kali O’Rourke on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
