Photo: Nicholas James Foti
A nude man arrested after allegedly trying to kick in the doors of three homes appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court Monday.
During his appearance, 41-year-old Nicholas James Foti, who lists an address in Thousand Oaks, California, entered a not guilty plea to the charges against him and was ordered to reappear March 21.
Foti told the court he should have an attorney hired within a week.
The arrest came Feb. 20, after Mountain Home police responded to reports of the nude male attempting to force his way into residences in an area along Fuller Drive and Ivy Lane.
Police reported finding Foti unclothed and lying on the ground.
One victim told police Foti attempted to force his way into his residence, but he was able to shut and lock the door.
The victim said he armed himself and followed Foti to another residence where he attempted to kick in the door.
The victim said he told Foti to stop what he was doing.
Seeing the firearm, Foti is alleged to have taunted, “Ain’t nothing but a cap gun, and I’m going to take it from you.”
The victim told police Foti then charged at him, and he fired a warning shot in the air.
After figuring out the victim had much more than a cap gun, Foti quickly gave up, got on the ground and stayed there until police arrived and cuffed him.
He is charged with three counts of criminal intent to commit residential burglary and indecent exposure.
According to court records, Foti was freed after a local bail bond company put up a $20,000 bond.
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