Sun Apr 06 10:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Boat Rage Captain Arrested Following Viral Video

**PUNTA GORDA, FL** – Punta Gorda Police have arrested 40-year-old Brock Horner, a charter boat captain, following a viral video depicting a “boat rage” incident on Charlotte Harbor. Horner has been charged with Burglary with Assault or Battery.

The arrest comes after an investigation by the Punta Gorda Police Department, which reviewed video evidence – widely circulated on social media by Gage Towels – showing Horner unlawfully boarding another vessel and making threats. The police department’s marine unit determined probable cause to charge Horner based on this evidence. The video sparked widespread outrage online, with many calling for Horner’s arrest.

While the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard are conducting separate investigations, Police Chief Pam Smith stated, “This type of behavior will not be tolerated in our waterways—or anywhere else in our city. We are committed to ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors, both on land and on the water.” It remains unclear whether Horner will face suspension or revocation of his captain’s license.

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