Have you ever thought that the Transformers from the movie screen will be happening in real life? Well in Austin, Texas something very interesting happened. Reports are that Optimus Prime has been arrested by police. But why? And is it really the supreme commander of the Autobots?
Well, not really. The Transformer leader has not come to life magically. But this is a person in Texas who has taken up the name Optimus Prime. Reported by Deadline, the man was arrested for stealing a vehicle.
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Why Was Optimus Prime Arrested?
Law enforcement officers in Texas have a very unique case at hand. They have reportedly arrested a man named Optimus Prime Blakely. This really shows how deep the love of fans can run.
Optimus Prime has been charged with theft and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Optimus was stopped by officers on June 4 after he was seen driving a vehicle that was reported stolen. He was then taken to the Travis County Jail and held on $8,000 bond.
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All About Optimus Prime
‘Transformer‘ fans already know all about Optimus Prime and more. But if you’re not one of them, no worries, here’s everything you need to know. Optimus Prime is the supreme commander of the Autobots in their fight against the Decepticons. The iconic figure which started off as a toy has an iconic colour combination of red, chrome, and dark blue.
The leader of the Autobots, he is a Cybertronian and a blend of biological evolution and technological engineering. Optimus Prime always has qualities of leadership and a strong moral character. He has a constant enmity with Decepticon leader Megatron. Many actors have portrayed his character such as Peter Cullen, Garry Chalk, Neil Kaplan, David Kaye, and Alan Tudyk.
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