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Florida Man Accused of Illegal Alligator Hunting, Wildlife Officials Say
Jacob Latreille faces 13 felony counts under Florida law for killing protected American alligators, a species recovered from near extinction, officials said.
- Jacob Latreille, 21, faces 15 criminal charges related to the unlawful killing, possession, or capture of American alligators in Brevard County during April 2025.
- The charges relate to several events that occurred from April 19 to April 29 near the St. Johns River, where Latreille unlawfully killed 13 alligators without possessing the mandatory CITES tags.
- Evidence includes videos from Latreille's cellphone showing multiple alligators captured on his airboat, including a 5-foot alligator unlawfully killed on April 24.
- Illegal killing of American alligators is a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine, according to Florida law enforced by FWC.
- The charges highlight enforcement of protections for alligators listed as threatened due to their similarity to endangered crocodiles, emphasizing legal consequences for wildlife violations.
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Man Accused of Illegally Killing 13 Alligators in Brevard County, FWC Says - The Space Coast Rocket
Brevard County, Fla. – A Florida man is facing serious charges after state officials say he illegally killed 13 American alligators along the St. Johns River. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), investigators identified Jacob Latreille as the individual responsible for killing the gators over the course of several days near the Hatbill Park Boat Ramp. Protected Species American alligators are federally prote…
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