Lawn Care Owner Apologizes, Blames Alcohol After Sending Vulgar, Homophobic Texts to West County Woman

Tori at her home

Tori, who requested that only her first name be used, says a simple text message to her landscaper sparked an unexpected and vulgar response.

The West St. Louis County resident texted her landscaper to ask that her lawn be mowed every other week instead of weekly. The request prompted a barrage of hostile text messages from James Arrington of Gateway Pro Lawn and Landscape. Arrington berated her over text, claiming that all of her neighbors hated her before telling her that “all you do is eat pussy” and to “maybe try sucking a duck.”

Tori shared screenshots of the exchange with the Gay+ Social Group.

“I just want to keep this from happening to anyone else,” she said.

Out In STL contacted Arrington via text yesterday morning. He replied, “I was intoxicated and upset I need to apologize.”

He sent Tori an apology, but after sleeping on it, she decided to proceed with the story.

“I think all that hate is who he really is and alcohol is just his excuse.”

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