Recent Sheriff’s Office wildlife enforcement cases

The Sheriff’s Office had no major incidents on the water or on U.S. 1 during the 2024 Lobster Mini Season extra day on July 14, 2024.

Wildlife violations reported:

  • Shane David Sawyer, 24, of Jupiter, Florida, was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation for possessing an undersized lobster while fishing near Mile Marker 82 on the bayside at approximately 11:01 a.m. Sawyer was cited by Islamorada Marine Deputy Nelson Sanchez who was conducting resource/safety checks throughout the day.
  • Gabriel Robert Dasilva, 18, of Boca Rotan, Florida, was given a mandatory notice to appear in court citation for possessing three undersized and speared lobsters while fishing near Mile Marker 68 on the bayside at approximately 2:40 p.m. Dasilva was cited by Middle Keys Marine Deputy Willie Guerra who was conducting resource/safety checks throughout the day.

For wildlife regulations go to www.myfwc.com

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