NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade
Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrests Fort Myers man for boat theft in Marathon
A 32-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after being discovered stranded in Everglades National Park by federal authorities. He is accused of stealing a boat from a residence in Marathon.
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The arrest concludes a search for a missing person who was identified as a suspect in a local theft investigation involving a stolen vessel.
Key Facts
- A 32-year-old man from Fort Myers was arrested on Tuesday.
- The suspect was accused of stealing a boat from a home in Marathon.
- Federal authorities located the suspect stranded in Everglades National Park.
- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office confirmed the arrest.
Who's Mentioned
locationMarathon“City in the Florida Keys where the boat was stolen and the search occurred.”locationFort Myers“The home city of the arrested individual.”location85th Street“Location of the residential dock where the boat was taken.”organizationMonroe County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency reporting the arrest.”locationEverglades National Park“The location where the suspect was found.”organizationMonroe County Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency conducting the investigation and arrest.”personDustin Southwick“32-year-old man from Fort Myers arrested in connection with the stolen boat.”other32“Age of the suspect.”