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FWC
Division of Law Enforcement
Weekly Report
September 26 - October 2, 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
BAY COUNTY
Officer Price inspected a vessel returning from offshore when he located four greater amberjack on board. Three of the fish were undersized. A citation was issued for the violation.
Officer Brady responded to a complaint of spear fishing at St. Andrews State Park and observed three snorkelers spearing under the beach pier. Officer Brady called the trio out of the water and located a bucket that contained 15 speared, egg-bearing blue crabs. When asked if they knew it was illegal to possess egg-bearing crabs, they said “yes, but they really wanted to eat some crab.” One subject claimed responsibility for the crabs and was issued a citation for possession of the egg-bearing blue crabs. During the encounter, two of the three snorkelers were positively identified; however, one subject gave conflicting information regarding his identification. Officer Leonard arrived to assist and as the subject continued to give false information, Dispatch reported they had a possible match on the subject. The subject continued to say that it wasn’t him and that his driver license at his house would prove who he was. The officers took the suspect to his residence and while the suspect looked for his identification, Dispatch sent a photo of their search efforts to the officers positively identifying the subject. The subject said he couldn’t locate his license and when confronted with the picture, he finally admitted who he was. A warrants check revealed an outstanding warrant for giving false information to law enforcement. The subject was booked into the Bay County Jail on the outstanding warrant and charged again with giving false information to law enforcement.
Officer Brady was on patrol in the Pine Log State Forest when he checked on a parked truck that was idling with two persons inside. Upon contact, Officer Brady observed signs that the driver was impaired and the passenger was the driver’s 15‑year‑old daughter. Field sobriety tasks were performed on the driver, which he failed. The driver was arrested for driving while impaired and a relative was contacted to pick up the young female and the truck. The driver refused to give a breath sample and was booked into the Bay County Jail for DUI.
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
While working on the Pensacola Fishing Pier, Officer Manning observed an individual catch approximately eight spotted sea trout. Officer Manning approached the individual and identified himself. After inspecting the individual’s catch, Officer Manning found that he was in possession of 12 spotted sea trout, eight of which were undersized. Officer Manning issued the individual notice to appear citations for the violations.
The next night, Officer Manning worked the Pensacola Fishing Pier again. At one point, he was approached by an individual and asked if he wanted to purchase a red drum. Officer Manning declined the offer. The individual approached several more fishermen asking them if they wanted to buy some fish. Officer Manning eventually observed the individual sell one red drum for $20. Officer Manning approached the individual who bought the fish and identified himself. The individual confirmed that he bought the fish for $20. Officer Manning seized the fish and approached the individual who sold it. Officer Manning discovered he was in possession of two more red drum. Officer Manning issued a notice to appear citation to the individual for selling saltwater products without a license, over the bag limit of red drum, and possession of alcohol by a person under 21 years old.
Investigator Goley received information on the location of a possible stolen vessel. He responded to the address and spoke to the current owner of the vessel. With the assistance of the current owner, Investigator Goley was able to find a hidden hull identification number (HIN) behind the rub rail. After running the HIN, Investigator Goley determined that the vessel was stolen approximately ten years ago. Since that time, the vessel has been sold several times. Investigator Goley contacted the insurance company, the rightful owner, and seized the vessel.
JEFFERSON/TAYLOR COUNTY
Officers Anderson and Louque located an area baited with corn in the Aucilla Wildlife Management Area (WMA) on the Jefferson and Taylor County line. Approximately a week later, an FWC investigator and Officer Louque observed two different subjects hunting from tree stands over the corn in the WMA. Citations and warnings were issued to subjects for hunting over bait in a WMA and other WMA violations.
OKALOOSA COUNTY
While on patrol on Eglin WMA, Officer J. Rockwell observed a black Cadillac Escalade that was parked in the middle of the road with the driver side door open. As Officer Rockwell made his way around the vehicle, he observed two male subjects in the woods dressed in camo holding a white bag. Once the subjects left, Officer J. Rockwell searched the area where the subjects were standing but found no violations. The next morning, Officer J. Rockwell met with Officers P. Rockwell and Jarvis to search the area again. While the officers were on foot patrol, the black Escalade arrived again. Three subjects were located in the woods picking palmetto berries without permits. Further investigation revealed four additional subjects working in the area. The subjects presented an expired permit for Point Washington WMA. A total of 55 bags of palmetto berries were seized and later destroyed. The subjects stated they received $1.86 per pound which would have exceeded $15,000. All seven subjects were issued warnings and citations for various violations. Eglin Range Patrol also issued Notices of Violation and Assessment of Penalty (NOVAs) for permit violations.
Officer Bartlett responded to call regarding an unresponsive male in a small vessel drifting across the Choctawhatchee Bay. Once on scene, Officer Bartlett and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) were able to wake the man up and immediately detected signs of impairment. Field sobriety tasks were conducted and the man was subsequently arrested for BUI. The subject provided a breath sample of 0.159 and 0.152.
Okaloosa and Walton county officers worked a detail on Eglin Air Force Base to deter littering, driving on prohibited roads, and operating ATVs on the property. Officers issued nine warnings for various WMA violations. One subject was cited for operating an ATV.
WALTON COUNTY
Lieutenant Hollinhead and Officers Letcher, Tison, and Bartlett checked a field with dove hunters present on the opening day of the first phase of dove season. The hunters were preparing to exit the field when they were checked for compliance on the daily bag limit. An inspection of the field revealed ten dove were left where one of the hunters had been hunting. He was later identified and issued a warning for failure to maintain custody of migratory birds.
COPS
Officer White spoke to eight Wounded Warriors and their families at a fishing tournament meeting at Black Creek Lodge. Officer White answered questions and spoke about boating safety.
K-9 Officer Pineda and Lieutenant Hollinhead conducted two K-9 demonstrations at Crestview High School. The presentation focused on an educational opportunity for the students to gain more knowledge about what we do as an agency and how they can safely and legally enjoy Florida’s resources. A total of eight classes and approximately 90 students attended. The event was covered by the local media.
Officer Corbin instructed the laws portion of a Hunter Safety course with 33 students and six parents in attendance. The class also had a high number of females compared to most classes with 11.
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