(La Porte, IN) - A man who described himself as homeless apparently didn’t appreciate efforts to find him shelter judging by his combative attitude toward police in La Porte.

 

Paul Zdyb, 63, of Michigan City has been charged in La Porte Circuit Court with Level 6 felony Intimidation along with Disorderly Conduct and Public Intoxication, both misdemeanors.

 

Police, on December 9th, approached Zdyb after receiving complaints of a man begging for money from customers in the drive-thru at the Taco Bell at 202 Pine Lake Avenue.

 

Per authorities, Zdyb explained that he was soliciting because he’s currently homeless, before starting to become angry and throwing down his jacket and backpack, causing several small bottles of alcohol to become exposed on the ground.

 

Zdyb, showing obvious signs of impairment, then slammed his hands onto the hood of a patrol vehicle.  One of the officers was trying to find him a shelter when Zdyb was placed in handcuffs after yelling again and asking to be hit.

 

Police said his behavior toward officers became threatening while being transported to the La Porte County Jail where his volatile behavior continued.

 

As of this morning, Zdyb is still being held in the La Porte County Jail without bond.