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Police: Orlando man arrested, charged with taking trespassing new heights

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Published  November 21, 2019 2:10pm EST
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FOX 35 Orlando

Man rescued from crane before being arrested

A construction worker called 911 early on Thursday morning after police said the worker found 42-year-old Jason Garrett on top of a crane.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A construction worker called 911 early on Thursday morning after police said the worker found 42-year-old Jason Garrett on top of a crane. 

Orlando Police said that Garrett was outside of the cab-area of the crane, which was located on the top floor of the building.

According to investigators, the man was unable to securely return to the bottom of the crane on his own. Orlando Fire Department’s high angle team was called in.

Firefighters were able to get Garrett down safely and turned him over to the Orlando Police Department.   Garrett is now charged with trespassing in a construction site and possession of methamphetamine.