In an incident that took place on Thursday evening, a 66-year-old man from St. Petersburg was arrested for attempting to bypass the "police line do not cross" tape at the scene of a plane crash in Clearwater. Identified as Joseph Salvatore Schifano, the man claimed to be medical staff when he tried to cross the yellow police tape at the intersection of Sumo Dr and Nagano Dr.

Clearwater police officials stated that Schifano failed to provide any proof of employment or duty. Shortly after, authorities spotted him crossing under the crime scene tape at the intersection of Nagano Dr and Rice Paddy Dr, and entering the scene. Despite being warned by the police to stay away from the crime scene after admitting to being "just nosey," Schifano ignored their instructions and attempted to avoid being seen by another officer.

In a bold move, Schifano swiftly walked under the clearly marked "police line do not cross" tape and ventured further into the crime scene. According to the official affidavit, he had wandered an "entire house length into the crime scene" while recording a video of the plane crash on his cell phone.

Once law enforcement made contact with Schifano, he was read his rights and confessed to knowing that his actions were wrong. He apologized for his behavior, claiming that he was trying to capture video footage for a media company in hopes of profiting from it.

As a result of his actions, Schifano is now facing charges of resisting an officer without violence. The police department has not disclosed the specific penalties Schifano may face for his alleged violation.

The plane crash incident in Clearwater, which claimed the lives of three individuals, had been reported by the FAA prior to Schifano's attempted breach of the crime scene. Authorities were actively investigating the crash, and unauthorized individuals were not permitted to access the scene.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting law enforcement instructions and the boundaries set in crime scenes. Interfering with investigations can have serious consequences and hinder the process of justice.