Joke blogger Edward Beal recently drew police attention during a street stunt, dressing as a scooter patrol officer and being stopped by law enforcement. This incident was first reported through a Telegram channel, 112, and quickly circulated online.
According to the report, the person behind the prank once again drew notice from authorities after planning another satirical video in Odintsovo. He and a companion portrayed a patrol scooter service in uniform, riding a three-wheeled vehicle, seemingly to poke fun at new ideas in public safety. The publication notes that this setup was meant to mock innovations in a playful, albeit risky, way.
Officials announced that an inquiry has begun. The blogger may be questioned about who granted permission for him to use certain police insignia and elements of the official uniform, as part of the investigation into potential misuse of law-enforcement imagery.
The joke has gained wide attention, intensified by a separate incident in central Moscow in early April 2021. A blogger driving a foreign-registered car swerved into the oncoming lane and collided with several vehicles. The crash resulted in serious injuries to Maria Artemova, who was behind the wheel of one of the impacted cars. Reports described a closed head injury, a brain contusion, ruptures of internal organs, open fractures of the legs, and a pelvic fracture — injuries that prompted extensive medical treatment and scrutiny of reckless driving in online content.
Previously, the public profile in the Russian Premier League context surfaced around ongoing discussions of traffic violations by high-profile individuals, underscoring how public figures in sports and media attract heightened attention when it comes to road safety and road-rule adherence. (citation attribution: Telegram channel 112 and related reporting outlets)