FWC Law Enforcement Report

June 14, 2016

The Florida FWC Division of Law Enforcement reported the following activity during the weekly period ending June 9 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

SANTA ROSA COUNTY

Throughout the week, Officer Lewis made 14 arrests in Blackwater River State Forest for possession of not more than 20 grams of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and a felony warrant.  Officer Lewis also issued various citations and warnings for forestry violations including operating vehicles off the established roads, possessing alcoholic beverages where prohibited, and possessing glass containers in or around waterways.

Officer Hutchinson assisted Lieutenant Berryman after a fleeing driver of a stolen vehicle attempted to elude capture by speeding on the interstate before fleeing on foot.  He was spotted hiding in a nearby hotel and taken into custody.  A search of the car revealed crack cocaine and various drug paraphernalia.  The man stated that he swallowed a bag of heroin and was taken to a local hospital for medical attention.  He spent the next several days talking to various officers that maintained a watch over him.  He admitted to taking the vehicle from a friend to go and buy heroin.  He stated that he was shooting up during the pursuit and admitted to being heavily intoxicated and under the influence of drugs. After being medically cleared, the man was transported to jail where he was booked for possession of cocaine, fleeing and eluding, and grand theft.  Additional charges of DUI and reckless driving are pending.

ESCAMBIA COUNTY

(No report was submitted this week from Escambia County.)

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. Information provided by FWC.

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