Man arrested for vehicle burglary

The Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public of the importance of locking vehicles after a homeless man was arrested Sunday for stealing some minor items from a Key Largo truck that contained a firearm.

The handgun was not stolen and no one was injured, but the outcome could have been different. In this case, the suspect was confronted by the vehicle owner and a witness before he was able to get away with $5 and a pack of cigarettes.

“I can’t emphasize the importance of locking your vehicle as burglary is often a crime of opportunity,” said Sheriff Rick Ramsay. “Luckily, the suspect in this incident did not remove the handgun in the vehicle, but that is not always the case.”

Leonard Mitchell Williams, 47, a convicted felon and sex offender, was charged with burglary and larceny. He was taken to jail.

Man cited for lobster violations

A 33-year-old Palm Beach Gardens, Florida man was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation Sunday for possessing five undersized lobsters.

Marine Deputy Nelson Sanchez was on patrol near Mile Marker 78 Bayside when he approached Kyler Douglas Yoder snorkeling. Yoder had six lobsters, of which five were undersized.

The lobsters were returned to the water alive.

For more information on lobster regulations go to www.myfwc.com

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