The Punta Gorda Police Department is aware of the incident involving a dispute between two adult boaters under the Barron Collier Bridge on April 1, 2025. A police report has been filed with the department, and the incident is currently under investigation. The event has garnered significant attention on social media, and we are receiving numerous calls to dispatch requesting that the department take action. Please do not call to report this situation; it is currently being investigated by the Punta Gorda Police Department, Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Additional calls to our dispatch could slow our response to situations that require immediate attention.
On Water Confrontation Draws Public Attention

