Authorities in the Florida Keys say three individuals were arrested Saturday after deputies discovered them having sex in broad daylight in a Winn-Dixie parking lot.

Deputies Called Just After Noon

According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the grocery store parking lot in Marathon around 12 p.m. When they arrived, they found all three suspects “engaged in sexual acts.” Officials said all appeared to be heavily intoxicated. Each person was taken into custody at the scene.

Sharon Helen Czaplinsky, Michael McDonald Howard, Marshall Adam Lowery
Sharon Helen Czaplinsky, Michael McDonald Howard, Marshall Adam Lowery
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Repeat Offense for One Suspect

Deputies identified one of the individuals as Sharon Helen Czaplinsky, 45, of Marathon. She was charged with unlawful exposure of sexual organs, disorderly intoxication, and resisting without violence. Authorities noted it was her second arrest for similar behavior in just three months.

Charges for All Three

Another suspect, Marshall Adam Lowery, 43, of Key Largo, was charged with committing unnatural and lascivious acts along with disorderly intoxication.The third person, Michael McDonald Howard, 59, of Marathon, was also charged with unlawful exposure of sexual organs and disorderly intoxication.

Sheriff’s Office Investigating

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office has not released additional details but confirmed that the investigation remains open. Officials say the incident drew attention due to the timing and location, happening in the middle of a busy shopping day.

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