FWC Law Enforcement Weekly Report 03/13 - 03/19/2015

(Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) FWC Division of Law Enforcement   Weekly Report March 13th, 2015 – March 19th, 2015 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 Bay County officers concentrated their patrol efforts in St. Andrews State Park during Spring Break. Arrests included: Trespass after warning and resisting arrest without violence Possession of cannabis less than 20 grams Possession of methamphetamine Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription Possession of drug paraphernalia Driving with a suspended license Driving under the influence Possession of alcohol by a person under 21 years of age Entering the park without a pass JACKSON COUNTY Officer Guy was on land patrol when he received information of two subjects catching and keeping over the bag limit of red ear sunfish (shellcracker) on the Merritt’s Mill Pond Fish Management Area.  He quickly responded to the area and made contact with the subjects as they were about to leave the ramp area.  A fisheries inspection revealed the subjects were in possession of 45 shellcrackers, which is 25 over the legal bag limit.  The fish were seized and appropriate citations were issued. JEFFERSON COUNTY The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office requested our assistance regarding an overturned fishing boat on Lake Miccosukee.  The two occupants were treading water with no safety equipment. They were able to make one phone call before their cell phone died to alert their parents of their emergency.  Officers Menard, Anderson, Stephens, Investigator Bryant, and Lieutenant Harvey responded to the scene.  Aircraft from FWC and the Leon County Sheriff’s Office also responded. During the search, Officers Anderson and Menard periodically shut down their vessel to listen.  When the officers heard a faint cry for help coming from the south end of the lake, they responded to the area and located the two boaters clinging to an ice chest.  They were brought aboard and checked by the Jefferson County Fire and Rescue Paramedics who were on board the patrol vessel. The subjects had been in the cold water for over two hours. The two boaters were reunited with their families after they were checked out.  JACKSON COUNTY COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING Officer Loyed, Lieutenant Clements, and Biologists Pawlikowski, Herrick, Smith and Martin participated in the 1st Annual Guns and Hoses outreach event in Marianna.  The group had a wildlife display that included snakes, lizards and a turtle. Informational pamphlets were handed out to approximately 300 people. The group also assisted with the Kid’s Fishing Clinic hosted by the Marianna Optimist Club.  The event’s goal was to raise money for the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches.

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