SOUTH REGION Violations - SOUTH REGION Weekly Violations BROWARD COUNTY On November 8, Officers Robert Kuester and Eric Alford were on water patrol conducting routine marine fisheries inspections. As a result of their diligent efforts, fourteen citations

SOUTH REGION Weekly Violations

BROWARD COUNTY

On November 8, Officers Robert Kuester and Eric Alford were on water patrol conducting routine marine fisheries inspections. As a result of their diligent efforts, fourteen citations were issued saltwater fishing license violations. Additionally, Officer Kuester found a subject possessing over-the-limit of snapper and another subject over-the-limit of red grouper, some of which were undersize. Officer Alford discovered two subjects with undersize red grouper and yellowtail snapper. All subjects were cited for the violations.

On November 11, investigators conducted follow-up inspections at Holiday and Sawgrass Recreational Parks. Holiday Park had initially been provided notice of enclosure fencing violations. A re-inspection determined that most of the deficiencies had been corrected. One enclosure still needed repair and the new manager was made aware. However, a citation was issued for an expired freshwater fish dealer license. At Sawgrass Recreational Park, an inspection was conducted on their new class I and II wildlife enclosures. While checking licenses, it was discovered their freshwater fish dealer’s license had also expired.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

Officer Jason Godwin responded to a trespassing complaint at Chandler Slough where it was reported that subjects had parked their car on the side of the road and entered the area. When Officer Godwin arrived, he observed a second vehicle parked near the first with a deputy sheriff talking to the driver. An interview of the driver and passenger revealed many inconsistencies; however, it was determined that they knew the trespassing subjects. The driver used a cell phone to call the subjects and advised them to return to the vehicle. One did but the other fled. It was later determined that the fleeing subject had numerous outstanding arrest warrants. The subject who returned was arrested for felony trespass and obstruction. An arrest warrant has been issued for the subject who fled.

PALM BEACH COUNTY

On November 8, Officer Amanda Phillips was on patrol when she encountered multiple cases of fishermen possessing regulated, undersize fish. Three citations were issued for various species of undersize fish. Written warnings were issued for other violations.

On November 9, Officer Jeff Haynes and Lieutenant Chuck Russo responded to J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area’s south check station when a call was received about a possible suicidal subject. Palm Beach Sheriff Office deputies also responded and took the subject into custody for mental evaluation.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY

During a late night patrol, Officer Kyle Patterson encountered three subjects onboard a boat in the rim ditch canal, who appeared to be hunting for alligators. After observing their actions for a while, the officer approached the subjects after they landed the vessel to retrieve it from the water. The subject claiming to be hunting alligators showed Officer Patterson what appeared to be two legitimate permits. However, after the subjects departed, a computer check determined that he did not have a permit. An arrest warrant was requested and the subject was taken into custody several days later at his residence.

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY

On November 6, an FWC captive wildlife inspector, University of Miami police detectives, and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent arrested the final suspect in the killing of an American crocodile on the University campus. Forensic evidence was collected from the vehicle used to transport parts of the crocodile and submitted to FWC’s forensic laboratory. Each agency used their unique talents to identify and capture the suspects. The Miami-Dade County State Attorney Office is prosecuting the multiple charge case.

On November 10, the operator of a vessel involved in an August 7 boating accident that resulted in a fatality was arrested for BUI manslaughter. The victim drowned when he fell off an inner tube which was being towed behind the vessel. At the time of the accident, a blood draw was taken to measure the operator’s alcohol impairment level. Test results showed he was over two times the legal limit. The subject was arrested at the FWC Miami Office and transported to the county jail.

On November 11, investigators caught three Burmese pythons within a 50 yard span of an area known as the 8.5 Square Mile. The smallest snake measured nine feet and the largest measured eleven feet. The snakes were captured alive and taken to a permitted facility.

MONROE COUNTY

Investigator David McDaniel responded to a fatality that occurred on a vessel that was anchored in the Upper Keys. While it appears the death was not boating accident related, the incident is still under review.

A Monroe County investigator arrested three subjects for theft and possession of forty wrung undersize lobster tails, twenty-four of which were undersized.

Officer Joshua Peters and investigators arrested a Georgia resident for harvesting and selling gulf reef fish without the required permits. Over $925.00 worth of saltwater products were sold. Further charges may result after the investigation is completed.


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