Man, 2 minors accused of illegally taking, killing alligators in Sarasota: FWC

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA)— A man and two minors were arrested after illegally taking and killing alligators in Manatee, Sarasota, and Hardee Counties beginning in 2023, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

Connor Wiegand, 21, and two minors were arrested in December 2025 for the illegal take of American Alligators.

FWC said charges include 69 felonies and 23 misdemeanors…

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