Florida Man Arrested for Allegedly Stalking Woman, Stealing Late Son’s Ashes
In Flagler County, Florida, Justin Fountain was arrested 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 sending over 100 threatening texts to…
Portland, OR, August 6, 2026 —
FLAGLER COUNTY, FL
Justin Fountain was arrested in Flagler County, Florida, on charges including stalking and theft, according to local authorities. The arrest stems from an alleged campaign of harassment against a woman Fountain reportedly met through a dating application.
Investigators state that Fountain is accused of stealing a teddy bear that contained the ashes of the victim’s late son. In addition to the theft of the ashes, Fountain is also alleged to have sent the victim over 100 threatening text messages.
The retrieved teddy bear, which contained the ashes, has reportedly been returned to the victim. Details regarding the timeline of the alleged stalking and the exact dates of the text messages were not immediately available.
Fountain is currently being held in the Flagler County jail. Information regarding the bond amount set for his release was not provided.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the matter. Further details are expected as the case progresses through the legal system.
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