**Kyle Snyder Seeks Reduced Charge Following Arrest in Prostitution Sting: “I Thought It Was a Bake Sale!”**
In a shocking turn of events that has left the small town of Maplewood reeling, local hero and amateur magician Kyle Snyder was arrested in a prostitution sting operation last Saturday. Snyder, known for his impressive card tricks and his ability to make a mean lasagna, is now seeking a reduced charge, claiming he was merely trying to “support local businesses.”
“I thought it was a bake sale!” Snyder exclaimed during a press conference held outside the Maplewood Police Department. “I mean, who doesn’t love a good cupcake? I just wanted to help out the community!”
Witnesses report that Snyder was seen negotiating prices with an undercover officer who was posing as a “baker” in a suspiciously dimly lit alley behind the Maplewood Community Center. “I thought he was just really passionate about pastries,” said local resident Betty Lou, who was also there to buy some “cookies.” “I mean, who doesn’t love a good cookie?”
Snyder’s attorney, the illustrious and slightly confused Barry “The Barrister” McFluff, stated, “Kyle is a misunderstood soul. He was just trying to make a doughnut hole, not a hole in the law!”
In a bizarre twist, Snyder’s defense strategy hinges on the argument that he was simply trying to “sweeten the deal” for the local economy. “If I can get a reduced charge, I promise to host a charity magic show,” he added, “where all the proceeds will go to the Maplewood Bakery Fund. I’ll even make the judge disappear!”
As the town waits with bated breath for the court’s decision, one thing is clear: Kyle Snyder may have pulled the ultimate disappearing act, but he’s not vanishing from the hearts of Maplewood residents anytime soon.
