Broadcaster Warner Wolf arrested for damaging 'racist' sign
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}This booking photo released by the Collier County Sheriff's Department, shows Warner Wolf. The Sportscaster is facing a felony charge after police say he damaged a sign outside his Florida community because it included the word "Plantation," which he considers racist. Collier County records show the 81-year-old Wolf surrendered Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, on a felony criminal mischief charge and was released. (Collier County Sheriff's Department via AP)
Sportscaster Warner Wolf is facing a felony charge after police say he damaged a sign outside his Florida community because it included the word "Plantation," which he considers racist.
Collier County records show the 81-year-old Wolf surrendered Thursday on a felony criminal mischief charge and was released.
The sheriff's office says Wolf long complained about his community's name, Classics Plantation Estates.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Deputies say surveillance video shows Wolf removing the letters Nov. 30. They say he gave the letters to a security guard, telling him to pass them to the property manager. Damage is estimated at $1,100.
Wolf declined comment Saturday and his attorney didn't immediately return a call. Wolf announced baseball, football, and the Olympics for ABC in the 1970s and did sportscasts in Washington, D.C., and New York.