FWC Division of Law Enforcement Field Operations

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.

NORTHWEST REGION

WALTON COUNTY

Officer Ken White observed a subject on a dock feeding an alligator.  The subject quickly stopped feeding the alligator when he observed Officer White's presence.  The subject was cited for feeding the alligator.  The alligator failed to display fear at the presence of people due to being fed, so a request was made to have the alligator removed.

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Lt. Charlie Wood coordinated a multi-agency detail to coincide with the annual White Trash Bash that occurs on Dog Island on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.  This year the event was split between Dog Island and Alligator Point.  Twenty-two FWC officers from six counties (Franklin, Wakulla, Gulf, Jefferson, Leon, and Liberty) participated along with six Florida Highway Patrol troopers and six Franklin County sheriff’s deputies.  One hundred eighteen vessels were boarded and 564 contacts were made with the public.  Fifty-nine citations were issued, 26 written warnings and four physical arrests were made.  The violations included boating under the influence, driving under the influence, and insufficient number of personal flotation devices, boating safety equipment violations, excessive speed, and various traffic violations.  The officers utilized ten patrol vessels and eight patrol vehicles.  No medical emergencies were reported during the event.