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Charter captain arrested for burglary following viral 'boat rage' incident in Punta Gorda

Brock Horner, a 40-year-old charter captain, was arrested in Punta Gorda Friday night after a boating incident.
The arrest followed an investigation into an April 1 incident on the Peace River, where Horner confronted a young boater.
Horner boarded Gage Towles' boat without permission and allegedly threatened him, leading to a charge of burglary with assault.
According to police, "During the unauthorized entry, Horner reportedly threatened the victim, escalating the situation into a criminal offense."
Horner remains in Charlotte County Jail as the U.S. Coast Guard and FWC conduct separate investigations due to the incident's location.

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