St. Pete Firefighter Reportedly Caught Having Sex On Car Hood

GULFPORT, FL -- A St. Petersburg firefighter has been charged with lewd and lascivious behavior after Gulfport Police caught him having sex on the hood of a car Tuesday night.

According to Gulfport Police, a witness called in after seeing Penny Snoots performing oral sex on Lt. Thomas Lewis, 58, and then having sex on the hood of a car at 6:56 p.m. at 5350 31st Ave. S.

When officers arrived, Lewis and Snoots were still partially unclothed. Both quickly pulled up their pants.

Lewis has been placed on paid leave pending an investigation. He is assigned to Station 10 and has been with the St. Petersburg Fire Department since 1984.

The St. Petersburg Fire Department released this statement:

The behavior, while off duty, and subsequent arrest of Lt. Lewis goes against our very character of public service. Our most valued asset is the public trust. There is a higher standard that which we are held, on and off duty. Actions such as those noted in the arrest report are unacceptable by any member of St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, especially by a person in a long-held position of leadership as in this case. St. Petersburg Fire Administration is doing a thorough investigation into the incident and Lt. Lewis will face professional consequences pending the investigation. The fire chief will determine the appropriate level of discipline and administer such.

Snoots was also charged with lewd and lascivious behavior.

Images via Gulfport Police

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