FWC Division of Law Enforcement Weekly Report 6/23/2017 – 6/29/2017
July 11, 2017
Okaloosa County
Cases
Officer Corbin was conducting state fisheries inspections and license checks on Okaloosa Island at Marler Park and saw two individuals actively fishing with rods and reels. The individuals harvested pinfish and a mullet. During the resource inspection, one individual provided a false name and was issued a notice to appear citation for providing a false name and a citation for no fishing license.
Community Oriented Policing
The Gulfarium scheduled a sea turtle release at Henderson Beach State Park. Approximately 250 people attended and four sea turtles were released in the Gulf of Mexico. One of the two Loggerhead turtles released had been rescued by Officers Jarvis, Maltais and Lieutenant Clark in March of this year. Officers Jarvis and Lieutenant Clark provided security and traffic control and answered questions from the public.
Walton County
Cases
Officer Corbin responded to a single-vessel boating accident and determined the vessel was traveling on Choctawhatchee Bay heading back to the Choctaw Beach Boat Ramp. The vessel struck an unknown submerged object and there was severe damage to the vessel hull. The operator managed to get the vessel back to the boat ramp and trailered. There were no injuries.