Imagine you’re scrolling through Facebook when you suddenly stumble upon a warrant for your arrest. Yeah, it would be a shocker to say the least. I’m not sure how I’d respond, but I highly doubt I’d comment and request the police update my mugshot with a Halloween costume. But I’m not Brandon W. Conti of Kankakee County, Illinois.

Here’s the story. Conti–who was 25 at the time–had received a DUI but failed to show for a September 30th 2019 court appearance to review his case. A no-show has consequences, so the judge was forced to issue a warrant for the man’s arrest.

The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department has an interesting tradition. The Department’s found that many of its “fugitives” have just forgotten a court date. So it takes to social media on “Warrant Wednesday” to post wanted pictures and hope these folks decide to do the right thing.

It’s important to note that the next “Warrant Wednesday” fell on October 30th. When the suspect saw his own picture on a wanted post, you might think he’d drop his phone and race down to the station. But not Conti. Instead, he commented. What’s more, he requested some tweaks.

“I’m appalled. Where’s my costume?”

I’m trying to imagine the gumption to clap back at the police department. But even wilder than Conti’s comment was the police’s response. They photoshopped a costume onto his mugshot: a sailor outfit worn by Steve Harrington on Netflix’s Stranger Things.

The department didn’t stop there. The entire image was part of an elaborate pun. They posted the new and improved poster with the comment: “Done! We held up our end of the bargain. Now, you do the right thing and ‘Sail’ yourself on in here and turn yourself in. Or, call us, and we’d be happy to provide you transportation.”

Checkmate.

Conti responded with a laughing-crying emoji and said, “that’s awesome! I’ll be there before noon please have the paperwork done and ready.” Thumbs-up emoji.

Besides declaring Conti had “won the internet,” commenters asked if he’d actually turned himself in. The Sheriff’s Office wouldn’t confirm or deny this. But Conti weighed in. “Sure did, I’m a free man now.”

Records show his bail was set at $3,000, though he only needed to put down 10%. So he was out in time to trick or treat. In my headcanon, he’ll always be the guy who picked up a sailor suit and put it on to waltz into the police station for his hearing.

Not everyone was thrilled by the exchange. Darien Walker commented, “I’m dying!!! County got time for the BS today!!!”

It may seem odd to pander to such bizarre requests. Especially considering the original purpose of “Warrant Wednesdays” to take pressure off overworked staff. That said, five minutes on Photoshop is a much smaller time investment than launching a manhunt.