Judge rules in favor of DOCARE officersâ actions at a 2017 âfloatillaâ event
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By HNN Staff | April 1, 2021 at 4:27 PM HST - Updated April 1 at 4:39 PM
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - A judge ruled that the actions taken by Department of Land and Natural Resources law enforcement officers at a Fourth of July âfloatillaâ event in 2017 were reasonable.
The court ruled in favor of the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcementâs decision to board a vessel to address safety concerns.
Former Chief Robert Farrell and Lt. Carlton Helm boarded the vessel after receiving reports of a fight onboard and the extensive use of alcohol by adults and underage participants. The officers also boarded the vessel due to concerns of high seas.