STARKVILLE, MS – A 20-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly throwing coins and shouting antisemitic slurs at Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy outside a local pizza restaurant.
Police identified the suspect as Patrick McClintock, who now faces a charge of disturbing the peace.
Someone heard yelling slurs during Dave Portnoy's pizza review in Starkville, Mississippi pic. /8KS6byQKtv
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The incident occurred during Portnoy’s visit to Starkville, where he was filming a pizza review, according to reports from TMZ.
Key Points
- Patrick McClintock, 20, has been charged with disturbing the peace after confronting Dave Portnoy in Starkville.
- Witnesses said McClintock threw coins and yelled antisemitic remarks, including “f*** the Jews.”
- Police said the charge was issued because the suspect’s behavior created a public disturbance.
Incident interrupts filming outside Starkville pizzeria
Authorities said McClintock’s actions took place outside a pizza shop where Portnoy was conducting one of his well-known “One Bite” review videos. Witnesses reported that the man began yelling at Portnoy and threw coins toward him before leaving the area.
No injuries were reported, and officers quickly identified and located the suspect.
Police stress safety and community respect
In a statement, Sgt. G. Brandon Lovelady of the Starkville Police Department said, “Every person has the right to feel safe and respected in our community.” He noted that while speech alone may be protected, actions that disrupt public order or risk violence will prompt police intervention.
Charge filed amid rising concerns over hate incidents
McClintock was formally charged with disturbing the peace, a misdemeanor under Mississippi law. Police did not indicate whether additional charges are being considered. The case remains under review as authorities continue to gather witness statements and video evidence from the scene.
