UCF police say a man
thought he bought bad marijuana, so he extorted the alleged dealer. That man, officers say, handed over more than $500 but still was assaulted.
David Duval thought someone sold him bad marijuana, reports say.
He told police he smoked it and then felt jittery and sick, so he gave the guy who sold it to him three options: fight, call the cops or hand over cash, according to an arrest report.
Julian Narchet — who told deputies he smoked the same marijuana without feeling sick — tried the third option first, by giving Duval more than $500, the report states. Duval wanted more, though, and started a fight, Narchet told police.
University of Central Florida police arrested Duval after the incident at the Knights Circle apartment complex across from campus. Duval is facing charges of extortion, battery, false imprisonment and robbery and was held in the Orange County Jail on $8,250 bail, records show.
Narchet has not been charged with any crime.
Narchet told police that within a few hours of selling the marijuana, Duval called saying he gave him “bad” drugs, according the arrest report. Narchet denied Duval’s claims, the report states.
After a few days of harassing phone calls, Duval showed up at Narchet’s apartment Friday, Narchet said. He got scared and told police he gave Duval $150 from his wallet. Duval demanded more, the report states.
Narchet then drove to an ATM, withdrew more than $300 and dropped it off at Duval’s apartment, according to the report. But Duval wanted even more, so the pair started arguing.
Narchet said he tried to leave, but couldn’t get past Duval, the report states. Duval then started “physically hitting and pushing” Narchet, police said. His only way out was to call police and jump over a third-floor balcony.
Police said Narchet declined medical attention.
Duval later acknowledged to threatening Narchet, police said. Officers said they found more than $500 under his bed.