Man Who Threatened to Drive Into Optometrist’s Office Is Sentenced to Probation

A man who threatened to ram his automobile into a Florida optometrist’s office has been sentenced to two years of probation.

Thirty-one-year-old Richard Madigan of Melbourne, FL, was alleged to have become upset in September when Optical Outlets in Melbourne wouldn’t see him, Florida Today reports.

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He allegedly threatened to drive into the business, then drove his Jeep in reverse onto the sidewalk in front of the establishment before leaving. He allegedly came close to hitting the front door.

His threats “sent people running,” according to an earlier report in Florida Today.

The newspaper reports that on Nov. 27, Madigan pleaded no contest to reckless driving and operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license — both misdemeanors — as well as to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a felony.

He was not technically convicted, as adjudication was withheld on all of the counts, according to Florida Today.

Madigan has been ordered to attend anger management classes.

Read more at the Florida Today