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Florida man faces 142 felony counts after cop sees his Instagram page

Photo of Depree Johnson's Instagram page, as captured by Gawker.

The Daily Buzz is quickly becoming a "what not to do" guide to selfie etiquette.

1. Don't take a self-portrait in front of a tragedy. You will make the front page of the paper.

2. Don't pose for a smartphone with your fellow world leaders at a memorial service. You'll end up doing damage control.

3. And don't take selfies that include stolen firearms. You will go to jail.

A south Florida man is learning that third lesson the hard way. Depree Johnson, 19, has been charged with 142 felony counts after his Instagram page got the attention of a local sheriff.

Johnson, who already had a rap sheet that included grand theft, burglary, and felony possession of a firearm, posted incriminating photos of himself flaunting cash, jewelry, drugs and weapons on the site.

The teen earned himself a search warrant.

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Cops found $250,000 in loot — Johnson has since been named the ringleader in a string of 30 to 40 burglaries in Palm Beach-area senior centres — including a Glock, a loaded TEC-9 9mm that was, of course, stolen, and a shoe box loaded with ammo.

Thanks to his impressive firearms collection, Johnson has been charged with 142 counts of being a felon in possession of a weapon or ammo.

When deputies filling out the arrest report asked Johnson for his occupation, Johnson responded: "thief."

Officers have also arrested four other people working under Johnson.

If you're trying to get away with burglary, avoid bragging about your criminal lifestyle on Instagram. The cops have the Internet, too, folks.

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