Officers of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) responded to a boating accident at Porpoise Point. At approximately 1645 hours, Officers contacted the operator of the vessel [REDACTED] , a 2000 29-foot Luhrs, by wading through waist-deep water. The operator “Captain Denver “ was reluctant to leave the vessel. Officers recorded the interaction. Officers observed the operator's belongings on board and assisted him in removing them.
“Denver “ stated he had purchased the vessel a few days prior from [REDACTED] for $1,000, though Officers noted the vessel was valued at over $100,000. “Denver” explained he grounded the vessel on the North Shoal of the St Augustine Inlet after leaving the helm unattended. He provided no proof of ownership or sale documentation.
FWC dispatch revealed the boat was registered to [REDACTED] . Officers contacted [REDACTED] the registered owner, who was unaware the vessel had been stolen and reported it to the authorities. “Denver”s probation officer confirmed he was on probation and had violated conditions by letting his ankle monitor die. She also provided contact information for “Denver”s mother, [REDACTED], who confirmed the purchase of a different boat, a Chris Craft, from [REDACTED]for $1,000.
Officers and colleagues met with [REDACTED] who confirmed the sale of his Chris Craft boat to [REDACTED] , but denied selling [REDACTED]. He stated “Denver” was inexperienced and had asked for help anchoring the vessel.
Later, “Captain Denver” was located at Conch House Marina and arrested after admitting to buying [REDACTED] from an unknown individual. During transport, “Captain Denver” caused injury to himself and threatened Officers and others, requiring hospital treatment before being booked into jail.
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