Adult Store Victim of Domestic Terrorism

WALDO, Fla. — Someone attempted to sabotage the opening of an adult store currently under construction Saturday night by releasing a toxic substance into the building.

While investigators are still working to identify the substance, they are calling the rudimentary device used to release it a weapon of mass destruction and say the attack on Café Risque was an act of domestic terrorism.

“It comes under domestic terrorism, [and] we’re going to look at it as such,” Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Keith Faulk told a local TV station.

Faulk said it will take some time to identify the substance, but early tests show it was caustic and corrosive and had a high pH level, adding that the perpetrator will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law when caught.

Under Florida law, acts of domestic terrorism are considered a first-degree felony, punishable by hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and up to 30 years in prison.

While no one was injured in the attack, it drained the resources of several state and local agencies, including the state Department of Environmental Protection and the Gainesville Fire Rescue Haz-Mat Team, with initial clean up efforts costing taxpayers an estimated $10,000. The store’s owner, Jerry Sullivan, said it could cost him another $20,000 to pay a state-approved vendor to finish the job.

Faulk said there are no official suspects yet, but Sullivan said he knows who did it based on surveillance videos. Officials, he said, are just waiting to build a case before releasing more information on the perpetrator.

Café Risque has been the subject of protests since Sullivan first announced plans to open the store earlier this year. Faulk sent a stern warning to anyone who would attempt to use intimidation or illegal actions to keep Sullivan from opening the store as planned.

“This man [Sullivan] went through every hoop and hurdle that he was asked to do, and he is legally opening that building,” Faulk said. “It is wrong for anyone to take it upon themselves to instill fear and injury because they dislike his business.”

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Haley Spades Stars in Latest From Immoral

Haley Spades stars with Charlie Dean, Matt Bird, and Dean Van Damme in a new three-part release from Immoral Productions, directed by "Porno Dan" Leal.

Octavia Red Makes Her Vampired Debut

Octavia Red has made her Vampired debut alongside Talia Mint and 2023 XMA Europas Female Performer of the Year Tiffany Tatum in the new feature “Hunters.”

Lily Starfire Fronts Latest From Brazzers

Lily Starfire stars with Kyle Mason in the latest release from Brazzers, titled "Eating Ass Is the Game."

Le Wand's 'Petite' Highlighted in NY Magazine Article

Le Wand’s Petite massage wand has been recognized in NY Magazine's The Strategist round-up of top-rated massagers.

Country Hotwife Makes Her WIFEY Debut

Content creator Country Hotwife has made her debut for Vixen Media Group (VMG) studio imprint WIFEY, alongside her husband StagHubby and former XMAs Male Performer of the Year Isiah Maxwell.

Vixen Media Group Celebrates 10 Years of 'Tushy'

Vixen Media Group (VMG) is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of studio imprint Tushy.

Cherry Kiss Stars in Latest 'Blind Dates' From Bellesa

Cherry Kiss headlines the 16th volume of "Blind Dates," from Bellesa.

Emma Rosie Toplines Pat Myne's 'Gape For Days 5'

Emma Rosie headlines director Pat Myne's "Gape For Days 5," from Evil Angel.

Adult Time Drops 2nd Installment of Bree Mills Thriller 'Escape From Camp Conversion'

Adult Time has debuted the second episode of the Bree Mills-helmed thriller "Escape From Camp Conversion," from studio brand Girlcore.

Eris Jolie Makes Her TransAngels Debut

Eris Jolie has made her TransAngels debut alongside Bree Brooks in "A Very Filthy Cookout."

Show More