FWC Law Enforcement Weekly Report 12/05 - 12/11/2014

FWC

Division of Law Enforcement

 

Weekly Report

December 5 – December 11, 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

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

Officers Livesay, Cushing and Investigator Goley worked a night-hunting detail in conjunction with conservation officers with the Alabama Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The officers were positioned on both sides of the state line in an area where reports of poaching were occurring.  During the detail, two juveniles were arrested by Alabama DNR officers for attempting to take deer with a gun and light.

OKALOOSA COUNTY

Officer Arnette inspected a large amount of trash discarded in the Yellow River Wildlife Management Area. Using the evidence at the scene, Officer Arnette revealed possible suspects.  An interview with a suspect revealed his involvement with the trash being dumped. The subject was issued a notice to appear for littering over 15 pounds.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY

Officer Hutchinson was on patrol when he observed persons trying to put out a fire that had gotten out of control.  He began assisting them as Officer Johnson responded to assist.  The fire threatened to burn a large pile of hay bales the farmer had stacked up.  Officer Hutchinson successfully used his winch bumper to push several bales out of the way preventing the fire from reaching the stack.  The fire was eventually extinguished and the farmer was very appreciative of the officers’ assistance.

WALTON COUNTY

Officer Brooks located a concealed vessel along a creek bordering Nokuse Plantation after receiving information of subjects trespassing.  Officer Brooks tracked two subjects from the vessel and located them hunting. One of the subjects had been warned previously for trespassing on the property.  Both subjects were in possession of rifles.  They were placed under arrest and booked into the Walton County Jail for felony trespass.  A records check revealed one of the subjects had a felony conviction and should not possess a firearm.

Lieutenant Hollinhead stopped a vehicle in a field after observing a light being displayed in a manner capable of disclosing the presence of deer.  The two subjects in the vehicle were in possession of a spotlight and rifle they were using. They had shot the rifle twice before they were stopped. An interview revealed the subjects had shot at an alligator in a pond on the property.  The subjects were cited for attempting to take an alligator and attempting to take a deer with a gun and light.

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