Weekly Report
February 28, 2014 - March 6, 2014
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.
Patrol, Protect, Preserve
NORTHWEST REGION
JACKSON COUNTY
Officer Guy received information while off duty regarding subjects taking freshwater game fish with a cast net at the Spring Creek Park in Marianna. Officer Guy was close to the area and responded in an attempt to observe the subjects from a concealed position. While en route, he contacted Officer Baber and advised him of the possible violations which were occurring. Officer Guy arrived and observed a subject fishing with a cast net and keeping what appeared to be several freshwater game fish. Officer Baber arrived on scene as the subjects were attempting to leave with their catch. Officers Guy and Baber made contact with the subject and found him in possession of 10 freshwater game fish (bream) which were caught with the cast net. Appropriate citations were issued.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
Officer Lewis was working in the Blackwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA) when he reached the end of what appeared to be a deserted road. When he exited his vehicle, he was surprised to hear someone say, “Hey, buddy.” He shined his light towards the voice and saw a young male holding a beer in the edge of the woods. He determined that two subjects had driven past the end of the road down to the river and got stuck. The vehicle caused a large amount of damage to the wetlands near the river. He issued the driver a notice to appear for damaging state lands by motor vehicle. The subject holding the beer was recognized as someone who Officer Lewis had recently cited for possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under the age of 21. That subject was given a notice to appear for his second offense.
WALTON COUNTY
Officers Brooks and Letcher observed a parked vehicle with footprints around it indicating someone had entered the Nokuse Plantation property. Officer Brooks followed the prints through a wooded area and located three subjects hunting on the property which was posted and fenced. The subjects were arrested and booked into the Walton County Jail for trespassing on property other than a structure or conveyance while armed with a firearm.
COPS (COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING)
OKALOOSA COUNTY
Lieutenant Hollinhead spoke to a group of Royal Rangers at Lifepoint Church in Crestview about fish management and the duties of an FWC officer. Approximately 20 youth were present.
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