Man on Ankle Monitor Vandalizes Fortaleza Gym

Fortaleza, Brazil - May 28, 2025. A man under electronic surveillance caused significant disruption at a local gym this morning. Security footage shows the man entering the gym on Rua Manoel Castelo Branco in the Messejana neighborhood and behaving erratically. "He punched a promotional totem and then started damaging exercise equipment," a witness reported to TV Verdes Mares. Gym staff intervened, and the man was apprehended by police around 8:30 AM. Police have not yet released information on the man's identity or the reasons for his actions. The incident highlights concerns about individuals on electronic monitoring committing further offenses. The gym is currently assessing the damage.