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.
“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”
South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.
