Florida Joseph Malinowski, AKA ‘Lieutenant Dan,’ Criminal History Revelations

Joseph John Malinowski, widely known as “Lieutenant Dan,” has captured national attention after surviving the catastrophic Hurricane Milton while riding out the storm on his sailboat.

Local reports highlight his defiance and resilience, painting him as a symbol of survival in the face of nature’s wrath.

However, recent revelations about his troubled past have complicated his newfound fame.

According to The Orlando Sentinel, Malinowski has a criminal history, including a one-year prison sentence for assaulting a police officer.

In 2022, he was released after serving time for battery against law enforcement.

His legal troubles continued in 2023 when he was accused of setting a park bench on fire and splashing gasoline on a nearby woman, prompting fears for her safety.

One of the most serious allegations came in February 2023, when Malinowski was accused of throwing gasoline on a woman while she was smoking a cigarette, endangering her life.

Court records reveal Malinowski’s claim that he “threw the gasoline straight up into the air.”

Although he faced charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, the case was mysteriously dropped, leaving questions unanswered.

Despite his past, “Lieutenant Dan’s” survival of Hurricane Milton has captivated the public, creating a viral story of human endurance.

However, as his criminal background comes to light, it raises concerns over whether his fame will endure in the face of these revelations.