A man admits stealing a car because he was tempted by a bag of chips left on the front seat.

Shawn M. Johnson had quite the unexpected day when he found himself in a sticky situation, all because of a bag of Fritos. As he strolled around Beloit, Wisconsin, he couldn't help but notice a tempting bag of crisps on the front seat of a nearby pickup truck. Without a second thought, he opened the door to grab the snack, but to his surprise, he also saw the keys to the vehicle. In a moment of impulsive decision-making, Johnson decided to take the truck for a joyride.

However, things quickly took a turn for the worse when he was stopped by officers and questioned about the stolen truck. Lake County Assistant State's Attorney, Michael Theis, revealed that Johnson was under the influence of drugs at the time of the theft. The incident came to light when a man reported his wallet missing from his car in Ingleside, Illinois. The wallet contained $400 in cash and credit cards, which were later used for suspicious purchases at various locations in Fox Lake, Illinois, including McDonald's, Walgreens, Shell, and Family Dollar.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Johnson was the culprit behind the fraudulent purchases. CCTV footage revealed him exiting the stolen truck and heading towards a nearby motel. He was also caught on camera at McDonald's, coincidentally at the same time the victim's credit card was used. The truck he was driving was confirmed to be stolen. After being interviewed by the police, Johnson admitted to the theft and also confessed to breaking into other cars, including the one from which he stole the wallet.

As a result, Johnson was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, burglary, two counts of identity theft, and unlawful possession of an identification card. Interestingly enough, this was not the first time he had been involved in similar crimes. He was already on pre-trial release in Lake County for two other cases when this incident occurred. Due to this violation, Lake County Judge Ari Fisz granted petitions to revoke Johnson's pre-trial release and remanded him to the Lake County Jail until his trial.

In hindsight, Johnson realizes that his actions were influenced by the drugs he had taken, and he deeply regrets his choices. However, the consequences of his actions cannot be undone. It serves as a reminder of the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of seeking help before it's too late.

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