Repeat Offender Todd Booth Climbs Traffic Signal in Third Similar Incident

Man Climbs Traffic Signal

• ⚠️ A man identified as Todd Booth, 33, climbed atop a pedestrian crosswalk signal at the intersection of State Road 7 and Myiramar Parkway.
• ⚡ The incident caused significant traffic disruptions and required the response of the Myiramar PD crisis negotiation team.
• ⏰ Booth remained on the signal for nearly three and a half hours in the heat before coming down on his own.

Pattern of Behavior

• 🎯 This is the third similar incident involving Booth in four years, with previous events in September 2023 and 2021.
• 🚑 In September 2023, Booth climbed onto an ambulance at the same intersection, remaining for over two hours.
• 🚦 In 2021, he climbed a traffic light pole on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, fleeing officers before being arrested.

Motivation and Charges

• 🗣️ Booth reportedly stated, "you know you know I'm famous you know um look at me," suggesting a desire for attention.
• 🧠 Authorities believe his actions are coupled with a mental health crisis he is dealing with.
• ⚖️ While Booth will be arrested and processed, he will also receive a code for mental health evaluation; specific charges for this incident are pending.
• 🏥 He was taken to police headquarters for processing and a health check.