Boca Bash Arrests Filling Jail, Here Are The First

We’re Running Arrests, Tickets Apparently Related To Boca Bash 2021. Here Are The First Processed By Police.

BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The first 11 arrests that appear to be related to Sunday’s Boca Bash run the gamut from BUI — boating under the influence — to resisting arrest with violence.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers processed at least 11 arrests as of early Monday morning. Arrests made by Boca Raton Police had not yet been processed as of 6 a.m. Monday. BocaNewsNow.com is running all arrests effectuated — and tickets issued — potentially related to Sunday’s Boca Bash activities during which thousands of people packed onto Lake Boca, dismissing CDC COVID-19 guidelines. [Update: Police tell us mid-day Monday that 10 BUI arrests were logged, with 1 disorderly intoxication with resisting arrest, and 1 resisting arrest without violence].

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Jonathan Sabina of Misty Ridge Way in Boca Raton was arrested by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers on Sunday and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail.

The official charge: DUI — unlawful blood alcohol — BUI influence of alcohol or drugs.

Sabina was booked into jail just after midnight. He was released at 2:07 a.m. Monday. A court date is pending.

Matthew Simmons of Garfield Drive in Delray Beach is facing a BUI charge Monday morning. He was arrested Sunday evening by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail at 9:27 p.m. Simmons was released on his own recognizance at 2:42 a.m. Monday.

Eduardo DeOliveira of Crossman Circle in Arlington, MA was charged with BUI. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Officers booked him into jail just past midnight Monday.

Jose Ortega of Palmarita Road in West Palm is facing a BUI charge, filed by Florida Fish and Wildlife. He was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail at 11:35 Sunday night and remained locked up early Monday morning.

Stephanie Gatos of the 11000 block of Cameron Court in Davie is charged with “resist an officer with violence” and “fraud — impersonate — false ID given to law enforcement officer.” Gatos was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail at 8:55 p.m. Sunday. She was released on her own recognizance at 1:04 a.m. Monday.

Maxwell Kohl of NE 32nd Court in Lighthouse Point is in jail Monday morning. He was arrested by Florida Fish and Wildlife on Sunday and charged with BUI.

Jordan Aurelio of Mabillion Way in Wellington is facing a BUI charge with the added distinction of “.15 or higher with person under 18 in vessel.” He was arrested Sunday and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail just after 9 p.m. He was released on his own recognizance at 1:38 a.m. Monday.

Logan Afonso of Morrisfield Pass in Colt Neck, NJ is facing Disorderly Intoxication and Resist Officer charges — both filed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commissioner officers. He Afonso was booked into jail late Sunday evening and released on his own recognizance at 2:32 a.m. Monday.

James Dean of Promenade Way in Jupiter is facing “resist officer with violence” and “DUI – unlawful blood alcohol — BUI blood alcohol .08 or more point 100 ML” charges, filed by Florida Fish and Wildlife. Dean was arrested Sunday evening and booked into jail at 9:37 p.m. He was released on $1,000 bond at 3:15 a.m. Monday.

Travis Stoller of the 700 block of SE 6th Terrace in Pompano Beach is charged with BUI. Florida Fish and Wildlife booked Stoller into jail at 9:30 p.m. He was released on his own recognizance at 2:58 a.m. Monday.

Brett Morris of the 1800 block fo SE 4th Street in Pompano Beach is facing an enhanced BUI charge. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officers charged Morris with “DUI – Unlawful Blood Alcohol — BUI .15 or higher (with) person under 18 in vessel.” He was booked into jail at 9:20 p.m. and released on his own recognizance Monday morning at 2:51.

Thousands of people packed onto Lake Boca on Sunday for the annual “Boca Bash” which this year is being called a “super-spreader” event. No masks, no social distancing. Lots of noise and behavior complaints received by BocaNewsNow.com.

Check back for updated arrests and tickets related to Boca Bash. We’ll be publishing all citations issued related to the event once they are processed by the Palm Beach County clerk of courts.

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