PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — A viral incident captured on video has led to the arrest of 40-year-old Brock Horner, a charter captain, for unlawful boarding and assault in the waterways of Charlotte Harbor.
Punta Gorda Police arrested Horner on April 1 following an investigation into a confrontation that happened around 7:30 p.m. near the Gilchrist Bridge.
The incident, captured on video, showed Horner unlawfully boarding the 22-year-old victim’s boat and threatening him. Horner is currently in custody at the Charlotte County Jail.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the United States Coast Guard are also investigating, which may lead to additional state or federal charges.
Punta Gorda Police Chief Pam Smith held a press conference on April 5 at 8 a.m.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Punta Gorda Police Department.
Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly
“We’ve struggled so hard to scrape the money to be able to do this for her,” Irizarry said. “She’s my only girl and I wanted this so much for her.”
Couples and families who had weddings and events planned at a well-known venue that abruptly closed claim they’re out thousands of dollars and aren’t being given refunds. Annette Irizarry was supposed to hold her 15-year-old daughter’s quinceañera in August at the Clearwater location and said she’s now out the $6,160 she paid. Without that money, Irizarry said she can’t afford to have her daughter’s celebration somewhere else.
