‘Vilonious’ waits in jail after arrest in Plantation

Police officers arrested John Gabriel Spannos, better known as 'Vilonious' on social media, on Wednesday in Plantation. (BSO)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – John Gabriel Spannos, better known as “Vilonious” on social media, was at the Broward County main jail on Thursday afternoon, in Fort Lauderdale.

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies booked Spannos, 35, on Wednesday after police officers arrested him in Plantation.

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The eccentric content creator turned digital marketer is known for tattooing one of his eyes blue and for his split tongue modification.

County records show Spannos was facing two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill. His bond was set at $30,000.

Detectives asked anyone with information about this or other cases to call Miami-Dade County Crime Stoppers at 305-471-8477.


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