#Duo arrested after refusing to wear masks, coughing on Walmart employees

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Frank Montoya and Victoria Parra Carranza
yumacountysheriff.org

An Arizona couple was busted after refusing to wear face masks in Walmart and coughing on employees, authorities said.

Frank Montoya, 38, and Victoria Parra Carranza, 23, deliberately coughed on the employees when they were asked to put on masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus Wednesday at the Yuma store, police said.

Employees called the police but the two customers refused to cooperate and became confrontational when officers arrived.

Montoya fled the store on foot and was arrested after fighting with officers, police said.

Parra Carranza attempted to interfere with Montoya’s arrest and also was taken into custody, authorities said.

They were booked into the Yuma County jail on suspicion of aggravated assault, disorderly conduct and other charges.

With Post wires