Man wanted for panhandler beatdown

Tuesday, December 23, 2014
VIDEO: Man wanted for panhandler beatdown
A man who bragged on a Facebook about taking the law into his own hands is now a wanted man

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man who bragged on a Facebook about taking the law into his own hands is now a wanted man.

Memphis Police say Joseph Johnson jumped out of his car and attacked a panhandler who he claims stole chainsaws from his tree removal business.

According to police, he then posted video of the beating to his Facebook page.

Police hope to track Johnson down and charge him with simple assault.