The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A Florida man was arrested after investigators accused him of attempting to kill a diver by shutting off an underwater air supply during a dispute at a popular lobster diving location.
According to the authorities, the incident happened early in the morning while multiple boats were anchored in the area. Investigators alleged that an argument began after the suspect claimed another group had taken a spot he believed belonged to him. The owner of the other vessel reportedly disputed that claim, telling the authorities his boat had anchored before the suspect arrived.
As tensions escalated, the suspect allegedly warned that another, larger boat was on its way. Investigators said a second vessel later arrived and positioned itself across from the other boat.