FWC DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEKLY REPORT May 11–17, 2012

FWC DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

WEEKLY REPORT

May 11–17, 2012        

 

This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however,

it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.

 

NORTHWEST REGION

 

SANTA ROSA COUNTY

 

FWC Officers conducted an extended special detail on resource enforcement targeting the illegal use of deer depredation permits, violations of wildlife management area rules and regulations, illegal activities on freshwater and saltwater fisheries, and boating safety issues. The Officers worked over 300 hours, resulting in 25 citations and 40 written warnings issued. Arrests included driving under the influence (DUI), damage to public lands, illegal taking of saltwater and freshwater fish, license and permit violations, and boating safety violations.

 

WALTON COUNTY

 

Officer Randall Brooks interviewed a subject about transporting wild hogs alive and releasing them on Eglin Air Force Base property. The subject and two others were identified after a Walton County deputy observed them enter Eglin property and release the hogs. The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

 

FRANKLIN COUNTY

 

Over the past week, the crew of the Gulf Sentry generated the following activity. Officer Joshua Waite observed a vessel operating in a careless manner on the St. Marks River. Upon boarding the vessel and conducting an investigation, it was determined the operator was impaired. Officer Waite arrested the suspect for boating under the influence (BUI). The suspect later provided a breath sample that was above the legal limit of .08. On the same day, Officers Matt Gore and Will Raker were conducting water patrol on the Carrabelle River. While conducting a boarding, Officer Gore became suspicious that the operator might be impaired. After conducting his investigation, Officer Gore arrested the individual for BUI/operation while impaired. Later that night while conducting a resource inspection, Officer Raker issued a citation for possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis.

 

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