Will Greenlee

will.greenlee@tcpalm.com

FORT PIERCE — A 60-year-old man accused of attacking a portable toilet before threatening a man and his dog got locked up, according to an arrest affidavit.

What could be called a case of toilet tantrum happened Jan. 10 at the Fort Pierce City Marina where Fort Pierce police went for a report of a man causing a disturbance.

Officers encountered Ben Miller, 60, who smelled of booze.

“Miller confirmed … he was shouting and causing a disturbance,” the affidavit states.

A man told police he was walking by a “porta potty,” which Miller exited.

Miller is accused of staring at the man and threatening to harm him and his pooch.

“Miller then began punching the porta potty and shouting profanity,” the affidavit states.

It’s unclear why Miller apparently attacked the portable restroom. It also should be noted the affidavit didn’t state whether it was out of toilet paper.

Miller, of Fort Pierce, was arrested on a disorderly intoxication charge.