I’ll walk through a strange law-enforcement encounter involving a man found in women’s lingerie at a construction site, the deputy and sheriff statements about the incident, the arrest and charges, and the official details that followed.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in mid-December and found a 39-year-old man at a construction site where “No Trespassing” signs were posted. Deputies encountered him next to his vehicle in the early morning hours, and his behavior immediately caught their attention. He was dressed in female undergarments and wearing prosthetic silicone breasts, which led officers to question his presence on the site.
The affidavit identifies the man as Matthew Zaccarino of Altamonte Springs, Florida, and notes he was putting on a bra and panties when deputies arrived. When asked about his reason for being there, Zaccarino said he was heading to a “costume party” at 1:19 a.m. The deputies wrote that he could not provide any details about the party, such as a location, direction, or who would be attending.
The encounter escalated when deputies gave lawful commands for him to stop moving and he refused to comply. According to the affidavit, he removed his bra and prosthetic breasts and began reaching inside the vehicle as officers approached. That movement prompted the officers to handcuff him for safety while they secured the scene and investigated further.
We see this dude wearing a red lace bra, with prosthetic silicone breasts. Then we noticed he’s wearing a G-string — showing off the boys. You know what I mean?
Sheriff Grady Judd provided additional public commentary during a morning briefing, emphasizing the potential danger of odd encounters like this for deputies. He described the scene in vivid, informal terms and stressed that appearances can hide real threats. His remarks included a mix of descriptive detail and a cautionary tone about officer safety.
Occasionally I bring you stuff that you just can’t believe. That you’ll never get over. That may even scar you for life. But I got to introduce you to this guy; he’s not from Polk County, of course; I doubt that we got anybody from Polk County quite like this guy.
This is Matthew Zaccarino … and he’s on this construction site in a vehicle by himself. And as our deputies approach him to see what he’s doing on this construction site, we see this dude wearing a red laced bra — with prosthetic silicone breastesses [sic]. (He winks as he intentionally mispronounces “breasts.”) […]
And then our two deputies say to themselves, ‘Self, this is highly unusual.’ But you don’t realize how dangerous these situations are, cuz under a prosthesis, we found a gun. So he was armed, trespassing. He said he was on the way to a costume party. … Well, he … didn’t want to talk at all.
Can you imagine that? He’s mad at us for trying to find out why he’s wearing lace bras, with guns and G-strings … ooh it was ugly… it was so ugly. Anyway, he went to jail.
Deputies reported finding a firearm beneath a breast prosthesis during their search of the vehicle, which altered the nature of the encounter from odd to potentially dangerous. The presence of a gun raised immediate safety concerns and justified the deputies’ caution as they detained the suspect. Officers arrested Zaccarino at the scene after securing the weapon and ensuring no one else was at risk.
Charges listed by law enforcement included armed trespass, resisting without violence, and loitering and prowling. The sheriff’s office recorded that Zaccarino was booked and later released on a $6,250 bond. Those charges reflect both the trespass at a construction site and his failure to follow deputies’ commands during the encounter.
The unusual combination of attire, prosthetic breasts, and a concealed firearm drew substantial attention from local media and the public. Law enforcement officials used the incident to remind the community that strange or theatrical behavior can still mask criminal conduct. Deputies and the sheriff highlighted that a seemingly odd costume did not eliminate the real risk posed by an armed trespasser.
While the scene prompted reaction and commentary, the factual record in the affidavit centers on location, behavior, compliance with commands, and the discovery of the weapon. The narrative that deputies shared focuses on officer safety and the steps taken to control a situation that could have turned violent. The case continues to be an example of how investigations can begin with a simple call and end with unexpected discoveries.
Readers should note the exact wording used by officials has been preserved in the quoted material above, and the core incident details—who was involved, where it happened, what was found, and the resulting charges—are presented as reported by the sheriff’s office.
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