Pirate Gets Enraged When Police Arrest Him, Without Saving His Ship

FWC Officers Sargent, And Allen were dispatched to a vessel in distress in the area of the mud keys. Upon arrival, they observed a vessel, with a man later identified as Mr Ball waving a flag to get their attention. Mr Ball will eventually tell them that he's been at sea for 7 days because his motor has failed. Leaving himself, and his two vessels stranded at sea. When the officer offer to transport him to land, he states " I will snap my neck before I leave my boats. This is my home" Now seeing that these events all took place before a rather large storm, I spent hours fixing the audio to remove as much wind distortion as possible. And I've included captions for various parts of the video.I will also be fact-checking several things the officers claimed Mr Ball to have said, which ultimately ended up getting Mr. Ball Arrested, and more than likely him losing his home.
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[@SoloSailorDave]

I live on my boat year-round. I understand the situation this guy is in, I see many people like this in my travels around Florida and the Carolinas. Writing this guy a citation is like writing a homeless guy living in a cardboard box for violating fire codes.

[@YourMomsPlaceLastNight]

I live on a 100,000+ acre lake in Northern Minnesota.....keeping the water clean and pristine is quite important to us...... we rent a boat every spring in the Miami area...... in the Biscayne Bay area between San Marco Island and the Main Channel there are 100s of anchored boats dumping all their trash, waste, poop, and pee right into the water.....it's absolutely terrible.....they are starting to do safety inspections at like 2am, and have removed all the public docks around the area, making it difficult for them to get to shore for supplies.......heading back there in 12 days can't wait lol.....

[@rerun3283]

If he can't afford to live responsibility on a boat then he needs to move onto land. These guys use the water as a toilet and garbage can. When they're finished with their boat they abandon it.

[@rob101101]

@@YourMomsPlaceLastNight Gotta keep screwing the poor until they die or help themselves. lol

[@stupidchatpodcast4599]

I totally get it too, but to be hit with such bogus charges and that cannot be proven is just uncool. Like I get it's always best to be calm with the cops, dude lost his cool wayyy too fast with the suicidal stuff. It does pay in the end to always just have a backup motor, or sail, Not even sure if the dude stole those boats. did he? Also what was a citation even for?

[@genespell4340]

He will never have faith in any law enforcement again. They were not that far from land. They should have towed him to shore. It wasn't that windy and the water wasn't wavy at all. Now his boats are a hazard and he is sitting in a prison at taxpayer's expense for tens of thousands of dollars.

[@Suffolk_Jason]

Shit, get caught driving a boat drunk they will tow the hell out of it!

[@gregorypeck37]

Right!!😂 This specific group of tyrants are just complete a$$holes. He never once threatened them. He might have said some messed up stuff, but that is freedom of speech. 💯

[@clintl4797]

Yeah, I was going to say something very similar! 😂 poor fella. I do feel bad for him.

[@65cj55]

Not big ass boats like that, and not in those conditions.

[@strokiinyourmom]

Not if you carry holy water, then they can’t do that at all.

[@merlinusembrosius7170]

I don't drink, not often

[@quickflipper3782]

Writing him a ticket when hes homeless and barely has food or water is wild 😂😂😂

[@1k20a]

It is then denied others from helping him.

[@davemccage7918]

Why is that wild? Being a loser gives you special privileges now? So if I just become a drain on society, that’ll give me a legal shield to do as I please with impunity?

[@rileystone3017]

hes not homeless... hes a fugitive felon on the run.

[@iiyyxxnn]

​​​@@davemccage7918because he has to eat and drink, how do you think he's going to get those things now? He's not going to go work to get it back that's for sure.

[@davemccage7918]

@@iiyyxxnn Food stamps and drinking fountains are free boss.

[@ryanbrown5993]

The real pirates here are wearing badges 😂

[@jackbower8671]

Dude is stranded with a sailboat in 15mph winds. Think about it for a minute

[@ryanbrown5993]

@@jackbower8671 either help the guy or fuck off the last thing he needed in that situation was a citation and to be taken to jail

[@codyschnuriger6743]

*Tyrants

[@ryanbrown5993]

@@jackbower8671 yes and exactly what he needed in that situation was tickets and to be harassed by the police think about that for a minute 🤡

[@Caysonator007]

💯. If he was a pirate, he could’ve just stole a new vessel.

[@thesaltytravellers2869]

In Australia we have an organisation called Marine Rescue, they do get some funding through the government but they raise a lot of money themselves through selling memberships, sponsorships, donations and huge support from the local community through fund raising activities. It is extremely professional organisation with modern boats and is totally manned by volunteers. The volunteers are generally older seamen and ladies that have had a lifetime of experience on the water. Marine Rescue would have immediately rescued this gentleman and towed him to safety, if he could afford a donation or pay to become a member then they would gladly except the offer. If the person was doing it hard then there would be no expectation for him to pay, that’s the Australian way.

[@joshuakaeble7810]

That's like the opposite of the USA. If you don't have money here, you're fucked!

[@fragelicious]

There are more boats in Florida alone, then all of Australia. Hundreds or Thousands of boats a day get towed down there. People have to be responsible. Some tows cost 500 dollars just in fuel if there having to run offshore a ways. Then you have the tow boat cost of wear and tear, plus the employees pay. That's not practical here, but cool that you can do it.

[@bluedoggum8373]

If that existed in the USA they’d come up with some excuse to disband it.

[@DonnyRapture]

We get it, yall are better 😂

[@justinlynn5644]

Yep. Was scrolling lookin go for this exactly. Here if it’s beneficial and helping someone, it’s going to either get monetized with the wrong hands or as you said completely dissolve and disband it. Imagine if the states starting to do things like that…. All the rich retirees of Florida would be pitching a fit along with many others. As sad as it is, usually a paper trail leading to it and if there’s not, probably going to be shut down if not monetized by some means at some point.

[@roytaylor6519]

The fact they give him tickets just to make his situation worse as if its not like he's already in a sinking boat. 😂

[@rango3v509]

💀😭

[@jenjones3035]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think he should just be allowed to go down with his boats? Seems like he is another one of society’s downtrodden and unstable. I can see him homeless and just a constant pain in society’s bum.😢Very sad.

[@roytaylor6519]

@@jenjones3035 it sure is. I had an ex girlfriend with the same name as you.

[@jenjones3035]

@@roytaylor6519 It just seemed unkind to take him away from the only home he had and force him into a society that probably wouldn’t want him.

[@mickthemerciless9694]

Fining a homeless man with no money and on the edge of survival is cruel and ridiculous.

[@timothyprice1691]

This is exactly why poor people are terrified of cops they always wanna take the little bit you have left

[@davidhowell1415]

I was on house arrest when I was much younger over 20 years ago. My probation officer came to do a check up and she decided I would be better off in jail than at home so they took me to jail. ( jail is way worse than my home ) then the same probation officer was late to get me out of jail to go to rehab and if I would have missed the bus I’d have had to go back to jail. At the end of the day because of the legal system I spent 2 months in jail (60 days) and a month in rehab so 88 days incarceration on a 45 day sentence they almost doubled my sentence and I was told to get over it. Police are not there to help you ever

[@davidhowell1415]

I’ve got stories for days on the corruption of the justice system. I was in jail once and when I got out my house was broken into and I called the cops. Guess what, they arrested me on a warrant that was never presented when I was literally in jail. They waited until I was out to put me back in court. More money for the state that’s all

[@davidpoole5595]

Except this guy had multiple warrants

[@dickfitswell3437]

Poor people aren't terrified of cops. People rich like you think they are because people like YOU are out of touch with reality. Stop spilling your misinformation on the web. All you do is wipe your privilege in our faces and it is why Americans hate Democrats like you

[@ellkir1521]

You mean what they stole from other's?

[@jennief7114]

Normally I have no sympathy for guys like this, but in this case, I find that I like this guy and really feel sorry for him. I hope he doesn't lose his boats.

[@schlomogoldstein2137]

I bet you that they went out the next day and towed his boat to a salvage yard.They just wanted to F this guy over and they did. They told him they weren't taking him to jail and then in the next breath they said he could post bond, F-ing liars!

[@thea.m.p.co.467]

Dude needs to prioritize his life and get those warrants taken care of before he start going out on the high seas of adventure... This man is only a victim of himself; save your pity for people who deserve it.

[@nothingleft3473]

@thea.m.p.co.467 If you only have a certain, set amount of pity that you have to save and ration for those you deem need it most, then your priorities are all out of sync.

[@bigjay6743]

They're gone

[@js1112111]

@@thea.m.p.co.467 adventure? that is how he lives.

[@davidmaitland226]

For gods sake how hard can it be....give the guy some help..he's at his lowest and just needs help or go away and leave him alone...i fully understand his desire to live alone.

[@jamie.777]

Actually, it's really hard towing two boats at once with A bad current. Why should taxpayers pay for a boat that had NO business in the ocean . It's a junky boat , worth a few hundred bucks

[@c.b.kansan1700]

​@jamie.777 and they can't be held liable if they don't touch it. The insurance that covers damages is astronomical and that's just for accidents. So the policy is they just don't. Let the companies that do that professionally have at it. Avoid the lawsuit.

[@jamie.777]

@@c.b.kansan1700 agreed 👍

[@user-se5rp3yr4h]

Most people who want to live alone are much more self sufficient than this guy.

[@FATMAC2]

​@@c.b.kansan1700waivers exist 🤯

[@jesusisunstoppable4438]

Absolutely absurd that a few yrs ago rescue spent 40,000$ to Rescue a Dog that fell off a boat... But can't help a man for nothing.

[@DonnyRapture]

I should check this out

[@jesusisunstoppable4438]

@@DonnyRapture They could have contacted the Coast Guard. Quote. The Coast Guard does not charge for its search and rescue efforts. And Search and Rescue (SAR) is one of the U.S. Coast Guard's oldest missions. Minimizing the loss of life, injury, property damage or loss by rendering aid to persons in distress and property in the maritime environment has always been a Coast Guard priority. Quote Rendering Aid to persons in distress AND Property. Edit.

[@SkeekyDragon]

@@jesusisunstoppable4438 TERRIBLE ANALOGY! They were totally prepared to SAVE THE MAN - just not his stupid shitty boats

[@maitime8712]

They did rescue him! They were more than willing to take him to safety. But what they weren't able to do was spend tax-payer funds to tow his boats. He made an irresponsible choice to take those boats out on the water. I'm sure it seemed like a nice idea, and a way to escape society, but boats cost money to maintain and live aboard. He created a costly situation and wanted other people to financially solve it for him. I empathize with him not wanting to lose his home, but that doesn't make it the police's responsibility to foot the bill to recover them. Their job was to save HIM, which they did.

[@oldbatwit5102]

I'd guess the dog might have been worth helping.

[@Adom-rb9zo]

I can’t help but feel for this guy

[@jackbower8671]

I don't. He's got a sailboat and has 15mph winds... Guy went out on big open water with absolutely no clue what he was doing

[@larryrichardson8194]

The 3 biggest lies: 1) The check is in the mail 2) I won't in your mouth 3) We're the Government, and we're here to help!

[@PrimarchRegalious]

2 likes. 🦎

[@jaxturner7288]

#2 is telling.

[@alli6791]

4) men are safe protectors, is another lie cause they are violent psychos usually

[@Shadow__133]

⁠@@alli6791Because women are normally well adjusted and balanced individuals 😂

[@garyneilson5457]

​@@alli6791most of us love you ❤

[@thomasbaker3262]

Now that is dedication to his channel. Hours of wind corrections is awesome

[@DonnyRapture]

That software cost me 1200$ too lmfao

[@ligmaballz1]

​@@DonnyRapture soon Ai will do that for ya

[@calvinh.8882]

Nothing I heard said were threats. They weren't nice things to say, but saying crude things and making threats are two completely different things.

[@DonnyRapture]

Yea they weren't chill things.. but I don't think they were threats either.

[@barbaraburns8014]

Saying you will kill someone's family is a threat.....

[@calvinh.8882]

@@barbaraburns8014 He never said "he would", he said he hopes "someone does".

[@truthhurts2879]

​@@calvinh.8882so a surreptitious threat?

[@variare]

Hoping someone dies isn't a threat nor illegal as much as you may dislike his choice of words as it's covered under free speech. He likely pleaded no contest to the charges due to ignorance while being uncooperative with his appointed lawyer.@@truthhurts2879

[@tcmhammer]

There's nothing the authorities can't make worse!

[@Jasonarmijo]

They couldn't even tow a boat to shore? Like wtf.

[@jackbower8671]

Liability

[@jennajones2155]

He’s been stranded and radioed for help . Instead of helping him they issued a citation and arrested him instead. Why not just use their resources to find someone to tow his boats? I feel sorry for this guy.

[@huma474]

yes, as a fugitive felon on the run with active warrants he obviously needed to be allowed to continue to put others in harms way with his derelict craft.

[@FATMAC2]

You better hope you never find yourself in a situation like this. Karma is not a nice lady ​@@huma474

[@Hakuofthewatertribe]

When did they mention the warrants were felonies?

[@Randy-rd9zb]

Because, America.

[@aread7]

Exactly. The poor guy has enough problems. Now you issue him some civil infractions (that he cannot pay), hook him up and now what? You can do great things wearing a badge. Greatest thing is Helping people while showing compassion and empathy. Last time I checked leos had discretion (unless felony, warrant, etc.). Most police and citizen encounters are when citizens are at their lowest low. Be the light in their world. That act of kindness builds trust and cooperation with the community. Life is not all black and white. It is often many shades of grey. Be safe out there.

[@markinokmulgeeoklahoma4080]

Where has simple kindness gone? Mr. Ball needed mental health assistance not cuffs. Who among us have been homeless without friends or family? Alone at sea with everything you own. The penalty he received far exceeded his crime. Does anyone really believe the police would have taken the same actions if instead of Mr. Ball they came upon a family member or friend?

[@Real_Noreaga_]

You are 100% correct. There's no reason they couldn't help him.

[@derekstaroba]

Take ahab to the psyche ward and get him stable life

[@tt_widowmaker4838]

Indeed he has the world on his shoulders and anytime he asks for help it seems to cost money the system is broke and its not what we pay for

[@user-um8zt2ke8o]

Yeah empathy was definitely lost in this situation.

[@vicegrips188]

@@user-um8zt2ke8o it’s hard to have empathy for someone when they are so volatile. The cops tried to get him to land. And why is it the world’s responsibility to look after a grubby dude who looks strong enough to work. Guy should be locked up, what would’ve he done to the folks on the pontoon boat?

[@cutty3335]

Never have I ever read an accurate police report. This video shows they trump up charges everytime

[@WRLAustralia]

Poor guy only wanted a tow. What’s so difficult about that? Shame on the officers in this circumstance.

[@jonbrault9060]

Dry land is not a myth I’ve seen it

[@festungkurland9804]

you are crazy man

[@user-ke6oh3ov2w]

Kevin cosner.. Water world.😂 I love jim carey

[@bonilla2022]

Look out for the smokers!

[@crazytrucker2376]

Lmao

[@bryanspilner7370]

too funny

[@compazine]

You are a peach for removing the wind noise, taking what would have been an infuriating video and making it into one that is capable of being watched and enjoyed. THANK YOU

[@raybrensike42]

I always notice double standards with law enforcement. I hear that they are not responsible to serve people or to keep them safe, yet this officer says he doesn't want to be responsible if something happens to the man. Seems like they want their cake any way they slice it and have it any way they want. Never mind your rights. All they need to do is serve the man. Ask him what he wants, and help if they can. Don't force your will on him. If he isn't violating the law, leave him be, as if he is a free man. Are we not supposed to be free in America?

[@raybrensike42]

If the cop forces the man off his boat and to leave the boat, if anything happens to the boat, wouldn't the cop be responsible? i should think so, shouldn't I?

[@linzlulubell]

If they arrested him they should’ve impounded them. They wouldn’t just leave your car on the side of the road. I live on a lake in Georgia and have never seen or heard of someone getting arrested and the DNR or sheriff dept leaving their boat anchored out in the water. They did that man dirty.

[@jbiz8450]

"We are not a tow service". Proceeds to tow his boat to bring it back to the other one.

[@DonnyRapture]

Yes, I've seen them tow 5-6 drunks to shore to give them BUIs lol. I do understand how this is a liability tho

[@65cj55]

@@DonnyRapture Weather Conditions and the Size of the Boats .

[@fragelicious]

He did it to effect a safe arrest at sea, Genus.

[@jesusisunstoppable4438]

​@@DonnyRapture Bullcrap.. Here's a rope, tie to bow.. towed to land 5 min away.

[@finchvalor]

Yeah I'm not sure why, but I guess they changed their minds to tow the boats. Maybe they felt bad for him? If that's true those officers are the most patient officers of all time. I wouldn't have done any favors to him after the screeching about hoping my kids die.

[@knecting]

I am with the boater. He is seeking help and they are essentially making fun of him. To make matters worse, they want to write him a ticket and then decide to arrest him. Seriously he didn't threaten them and he is really trying to get his life back together. OMG and then they trick him into abandoning his home. This is truly awful and do you honestly think this guy will be better off in jail. Additionally, I happen to know for a fact that these agencies can make exceptions and tow. To think they were going to leave this guy out at sea with no lights and food. Shame on them. I give this agency a big F.

[@linzlulubell]

I live on a lake in Georgia and the DNR towed me home on my jet ski when it broke down. These guys are dicks. Who would ever voluntarily abandon their boat?

[@DifferenceBetweenDoesAndDies]

AWWW, DAMN! THESE COPS ARE SO FK'D UP AND YES, SADISTIC, BECAUSE OF THE WAY THEY MADE THIS GENTLEMAN BELIEVE THAT THEY WERE ACTUALLY HELPING HIM, SO HE GOT ALL HAPPY AND THEN THEY ARREST HIM FOR SOMETHING HE DIDN'T EVEN DO. THESE COPS ARE EVIL FOR DOING THAT TO THIS MAN. WHEN HE STARTS TO REALIZE WHAT THEY DID, WAS SO FREAKING SAD TO SEE!😔

[@jackbower8671]

He's got warrants for Assualt and drugs. That wind is at min 15mph and has a sailboat.... Think about it for a sec

[@billjones7376]

Just another law break her off of the seas.Guys mentally ill boats.Don't have power he's a danger to everybody else out there.Cause his boats don't move

[@Deliveredfromevil]

This is why our Country is in the shape it’s in right now. God bless this man. I wish I knew how to get in touch with him, I don’t have much myself, I was widowed at 39 with kids. Life has been very rough but I have a little to help someone out if they need it. I would simply do without a few little things just to help someone like this. I feel like this guy got way more than bad than he deserves. I hate dealing with ppl too.

[@bsfishing7073]

He home is going to be gone by the time he gets out of jail he has a good reason to be upset I remember losing everything I owned on my vessel

[@schlomogoldstein2137]

I'm sure they went right back out there and towed his boat to a marine salvage yard.

[@travistucker7317]

Couldn't tow him where he needed to go, but can SURELY tow his ass off to jail and all his shit off to the scrap yard. No doubt.

[@305jakeb88]

His boat was anchored there for a while then sank I drove by it every week to go fishing

[@Jordan-md8kf]

that sucks, they did him dirty

[@alvisserrano9797]

Poor guy kicking him while he is down . Police maade his life worse

[@DonnyRapture]

Yea, I hope he pulled his life back together after this

[@cheesesammich6094]

@@DonnyRapture Doubtful. The guy clearly has mental issues.

[@lisanevins3605]

He made his own life

[@bigbabybiscuits]

He did this shit to himself.

[@oregonvibez]

​@bigbabybiscuits you've probably never had to sleep outside 🤡 funny to laugh at until it happens to you

[@CarlosPEnis]

Dude was right about hating humans and people preying on you when you're down. My view of life isn't quite that pessimistic but there's a lot of truth to what he said

[@singleshot1331]

Never heard him threaten anyone, maybe himself, but that was it.

[@Brandon84J]

I actually agree with him. I don't care what he said, that was cruel of them to take his home from him. They treated him so poorly

[@ryanramel604]

His “home” is not considered an ok thing to do because eventually it’s going to sink. Polluting the water, possibly killing him, and potentially causing an underwater hazard for other boats. Its not sustainable

[@ashc4167]

They instigated the situation

[@bernietoth]

Audio sounds great Donny. Good work, sir 🫡

[@DonnyRapture]

BERNIE

[@theroxygirl731]

He does a great job with his channel, very high quality.

[@Galaxywitch13]

Agreed

[@dbelex]

The coast guard stopped towing about 20 years ago. It was getting out of hand. Dude chose this way of life. Not everyone else's fault.

[@W-C-F-o1k]

They really screwed this poor guy. This is all he has, so of course he's going to be ON EDGE.

[@kwslife116]

That's our government, ask for help ya get a f u and a ticket. 😢

[@jackbower8671]

Dude is stuck in sailboat in 15mph winds....

[@kwslife116]

@@jackbower8671 yea no shit. Lol

[@gregbutcher7081]

I’m 61 and I have been sailing since I was nine years old that looks to be about a 27 footer that is perfectly capable of circumnavigating the earth he should dump the power boat and work at a boat yard for a while to fix his boat up, make it to sea worthy and I tell you what, he would have a better life than most of us watching this right now. Sailing is an awesome way of life, and with that little 27 foot sailboat, he could change his whole life and make it an absolute dream

[@greyfells2829]

He's a lazy, mentally unstable bum. He doesn't want a job.

[@jackbower8671]

My bf has been getting me into boats and I said the same thing to myself. "You've got a literal sailboat" what do you mean you're stranded?

[@hartzvier2588]

You are totally right but some of us have some kind of illness and may not be able to do what you have just said. If I would have been given the opportunity to become a law enforcement officer in USA I would give my whole specially in such situations where you actually safe lives. In Germany we have some kind of facilities that help individuals in extraordinary difficult situations to get back on their feet by themselves with a little help you could say. Not to mention various facilities specialized in treating mental illness stationary etc. pp. But what you have just said is exactly what should have been done. Lets help him repare his sailing ship so he could be as free as he needs to be =) We have to be the change we all want so bad to happen.

[@Shadow__133]

But how did he got stranded like this with a sailboat on a windy day?

[@gregbutcher7081]

@@Shadow__133 he didn’t know how to sail. And that’s a shame

[@SirViving]

Wow. Taking him away from his boat is basically sinking it ... there's no way for him to magically reappear in it, and he can't afford to tow or secure it... everything costs a lot of money that he doesn't have

[@tu__tone]

He had a key, a compass and few gold doubloons… he was really about the pirate life.

[@scrappydog175]

Would someone please give this man a smoke?

[@brianmungermusic1744]

😂😂😂

[@jaybiz84]

This is exactly whats wrong with our government

[@sparkplug1018]

You’re right, should have sunk those hazards to navigation after arresting him

[@robertwhite3752]

Meanwhile I just finished watching a half hour video of two immigrants who were fishing the Coosa river system for white bass. They were taking their boat out of the water when they were approached by a wildlife officer who asked them if they had caught any fish for the day in which they replied, no. Here all along, they had almost 100 fish over their 30 fish limit. no identifications on either of them, no drivers license, and one didn’t even possess a fishing license. They were driving a brand new Dodge Ram truck with what looked to be a brand new Tracker boat. All in all it looked to be about a $60,000 set up ….USED! The two wildlife officers not only let both of them go on their merry way with just a citation, but they also them keep their 30 fish limit. Tell me what the f..k is going on in this country? It’s a crying shame!!

[@OlShaky]

The "we are not a tow service" line made me sad to see how cops really treat people. Keyboard warriors goin at it👇. Booty hurt comments are a joy to read.

[@Splattervision-qh1sd]

They can’t tow ppl’s boats around. There’s liability issues and it’s probably specifically addressed in their training, don’t tow ppl’s boats for them.

[@carpballet]

I know, right?! All cops should just hand out money so the homeless all over the place can buy a house. Housing is a Right. It even in the gd constitution!

[@jamesrossiter6155]

They are not a tow service.There are liability issues. He got his ass out there, he can get his ass back. They saved him, and he got food and shelter.😮😮

[@Splattervision-qh1sd]

@@jamesrossiter6155 Next it’ll be “they should bring them gas / food / water and fix their broken down boats” Yes, he got his ass out there, he can deal with getting those boats back. Ppl with money…. “A boat is a hole in the water you throw money into” Homeless guy with no money…. “I’m going to get two boats and live on them”

[@Lemonarmpits]

As a boater you can be charged for not helping somebody who is stranded on their boat,. But the dirtbag cops won't help..

[@patriotsunited8947]

Didn't he have people offer to tow him in and they couldn't cause he was "under arrest", but not really cause he wasn't detained? He is crazy but damn...1/4 of the population has mental health issues.

[@DonnyRapture]

I don't rekon he knew he was detained either

[@merlinusembrosius7170]

I'm not crazy, I went a week out at sea and was fighting the current and wind the whole way, I was distraught

[@davidinwashington]

Did dude ever learn what BOAT means? Break out another thousand. 😂

[@jamie.777]

Yep, that is why I kayak

[@jackbower8671]

​@@jamie.777same

[@Delanya]

When he said, "I'm terrified of humans"... i felt tf outta that .

[@tejeda7324]

no you dint

[@badkatrising3918]

It proves his fear is rational because of the way he was treated

[@dickfitswell3437]

Woke crybaby

[@2A_lifestyle]

Then you're a pathetic waste of oxygen. But more that likely you're just another attention seeking loser

[@greyfells2829]

Are you a methhead too?

[@worlddemize]

FWC only tows your boat if they're arresting you for BUI while you've had half a beer and not drunk at all .

[@mikesmechanical1102]

Heartless cops. Assault charge was probably something petty anyway. Issuing a citation in this situation is heartless

[@mikesmechanical1102]

@cosmological7998 gotcha. I’m orztralian so when you said they are fish and wildlife I ran for my rod and compound bow. Took my little processor a while to understand what you meant.

[@mikesmechanical1102]

@@present3348 Exactly. Or maybe some choc chip cookies.

[@jackbower8671]

Dude has a sailboat and he is stranded. He had no business being on that water

[@hierophant369]

If they couldn't help him, at least they could have left him alone. They didn't have to come back for more reasons to arrest him.

[@huma474]

he was a fugitive felon with active warrants - coming back to arrest him was going to happen the moment they IDed him.

[@Cruiser-tb5zc]

12:04 "Try and keep us downwind of him in case we have to use pepper spray." Uh, apparently they're not familiar with how wind works. That's right up there with throwing the grenade right behind you when the enemy is to your front. 😂

[@simeonp]

If I knew who this guy was. Or some way to contact him. I’d pay for his damn legal fees to sue the police. This is awful.

[@DistrustHumanz]

He actually posted some comments in this section. See if you can find it.

[@ChuckFasst]

Dude was a Mariner in distress. The law of the sea is that you always help him. But of course that doesn't apply to cops. They're going to cite you and fine you and arrest you. That's what they do. And then of course, stack charges on you. #JusticeMatters

[@DonnyRapture]

Aw, I didn't know there were sea laws amongt them

[@merlinusembrosius7170]

@@DonnyRapture well I'm a nomadic wizard, not a pirate I'm sorry to burst your bubble, I went out there with a goal to get that boat to a friend's place that had a canal in their backyard to lift the boat up take out the fubar inboard and replace it with a plate, a cap and put in a outboard motor, I didn't have motor oil and the outboard motor died out there at Sea I was about 15 mi out into the Gulf went South West, I went from the cove in the kemp channel in-between summerland key and cudjoe key on cudjoe's side next to the bridge, over past the blimp, into the Gulf out around Marvin key, but I'm a coffee, pot and tobacco kind of guy and didn't anticipate running out of oil and ran out of all three of my vices. I noticed in the video that they cut out the section when they cut my anchor line

[@DistrustHumanz]

​@@merlinusembrosius7170 You keep hanging in there. You got at least one here rooting for you.

[@MrWilberbeast1]

@@merlinusembrosius7170you have no place being on the ocean.

[@batmanid10t]

It's a shame the officers had to lie and make up things the poor man said. The last thing the man needed was law enforcement showing up to bring more stress to his life

[@glennwatson3313]

He needed someone to take him to shore. We wanted someone to take care of his boats.

[@jamie.777]

Poor man, be wanted a boat with a blown motor towed for free Also his skirt and his Halloween costume is funny 😂

[@garymoore2535]

Captain Jack Sparrow sure let himself go .......and picked up some harsh language along the way.." this was the day that you almost caught ......oh fcuk !" 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@TimBrooks-rs8te]

It sounds like this guy lost his marbles 8 months ago.

[@brycej9880]

This is awful FWC should be ashamed

[@scottmichaels6854]

Yeah, what kind of country do we live in where psychopath’s can’t pollute the ocean, scream obscenities at the Coast Guard and tell people to go f*** their own children without being harassed by the cops? 🤦‍♂️ I guarantee not one person who is defending this idiot would want him within a 100ft of their own family.

[@huma474]

right, so horrible that they arrested a fugitive felon with active warrants.

[@sasquatch715]

I'm gonna go with, this guy was a danger to himself and doesn't belong on the water. Those sails were all torn up, but in a bind that main could be repaired and set to move her. He obviously isn't the pirate he thinks he is.

[@DonnyRapture]

He’s more a pirate than i

[@wickedcabinboy]

@@DonnyRapture - How he acquired the sailboat is a mystery. He's no sailor either.

[@merlinusembrosius7170]

Naw, I called for help because my outboard motor died, the sails were actually in perfect condition and we're down due to the wind trying to push me the opposite direction of the way I wanted to go, and I never said I was a pirate, I'm not

[@wickedcabinboy]

@@merlinusembrosius7170 - So, not really a sailor, are you? You sound fairly reasonable now. Were you high in the video?

[@merlinusembrosius7170]

@@wickedcabinboy I can sail just fine, id been living on the motor boat for almost a year and already knowledgeable on how to sail before I purchased the sailboat, the plan was to flip them for a 48 _ 50 footer ship, I took them out into the Gulf for a week with the intention of going down to were a buddy lived with a canal behind his house so that he could lift the motor boat, I could take out the fubar inboard motor and replace it with cap and new outboard centered in, never had the chance, I didn't prepare for oil, the outboard died unexpectedly out there at sea, flipped them around sailboat in the lead, doing zig zags, got to the islands and water and wind current started preventing me from continuing forward. I'm a coffee, weed and tobacco kind of guy ran out of all of them half way through the week of being out there, so I anchored in and waited for tide to change, next morning called for help, which was a huge mistake

[@notthetruth]

They will always remember this as the day that they caught discount Captain Jack Sparrow!!

[@GuardianEarl]

I don’t know how the original audio sounded but I feel like you did a lot and did it well. Thanks for the content.

[@21222or]

I love when the officers say you can fight it in court. They know the expense that comes with that and not everyone can afford that expense. It's like an additional fine! Now how hard would it have been to look at his tablet or any proof he had to what he said before making the decision that the officers were telling the truth?

[@jbiz8450]

Isn't his situation like exactly what the coast guard is employed to do. Why would the police need to show up anyway.

[@fragelicious]

It's called Marine patrol.

[@strokiinyourmom]

@@frageliciousthey’re talking about the coasties towing the vessel since FWC said they don’t tow.

[@billschafer9668]

In Florida, depending on the location, you will see various agencies patrolling on the water - FWC, sheriff’s office, city police, Coast Guard, fire dept. None will tow your boat. They will rescue you if need be. For a tow your choices are - another boater, SeaTow and Boat US.

[@jbiz8450]

I get that there are other agencies that patrol the waters but he called for help because he was adrift with a dead vessel. I thought that was the coast guards wheelhouse not the police. I don't live near the coast so I don't really know much about who does what on the water. We only have road pirates where I live.

[@kiowa1508]

Before the commercial marine tow companies came on the scene (Sea-Tow, Towboat US), the USCG would tow boaters in distress. Now, they will respond to emergencies for sure…but they then turn the salvage over to a private contractor, just as is done following a car accident. As a taxpayer…I don’t want the USCG or any state agency incurring the expense of towing a broken down boat.

[@user-ke6oh3ov2w]

It is so wrong that the cops said. Don't help him. Hopefully the DA will drop charges. Can we get a follow up on this?

[@JohnJohnson-kc7vr]

I wish these cops had more compassion for people like this 😢

[@unti419]

This reminds of the homeless guy that was charging his phone from a plug in a city park and was arrested for stealing electricity.

[@glennwatson3313]

Did he also have two warrant and talk about slitting the throat's of children. If not I don't see the connection.

[@jims2987]

This guy's a real winner. So sad to see him get arrested.

[@johnmchugh8049]

“I rent,so…”😂😂😂

[@AuLily1]

He asks for help, and gets assessed for revenue instead.

[@scottmichaels6854]

They offered to take him to shore before he turned into a belligerent a**hole! He did not want to leave his boats. He wanted their help on HIS terms…that’s not how “help” works. He couldn’t afford to fix his boats, he couldn’t afford fuel for his boats, and he couldn’t afford to have his boats towed. Therefore he doesn’t need to be on the water. All you bleeding hearts on here need to put together a never ending Go Fund Me for this guy because boats break and maintenance costs are never ending. Is FWC suppose to pay to have his boats towed every time he goes back on the water? That’s the problem with society today, too many people are clueless as to what it means to take some personal responsibility. People don’t just WANT a hand out, they EXPECT a hand out.

[@glennwatson3313]

What revenue do you think he was going to be providing? I see only costs associated with this man.

[@chicorodriguez3964]

Lives on a boat but can't afford to live on a boat dosen't want to get arrested but has warrants very smart individual

[@theroxygirl731]

I LOVE that you worked so hard to save our ears!!!💜 thank you!!!!💜

[@56cdross]

Thinkin what this guy needed was a hot meal, a shower and a hug; after the cops made some kind of connection to provide boat rescue for his crafts. And, some mental health help being offered might have been helpful, too. Perhaps, he would have appreciated being able to talk to someone about the struggles of his current situation with an eye to, if possible, providing some type of help or support over the short to medium term. Punishing a person with mental health distress/issues and adding to their stress/distress load is a form of cruelty. I never heard him threaten the cops although he ran his mouth in disgusting ways. His hateful spewing however was simply anger and, prolly, overwhelming anxiety.

[@PFB88]

Only found guilty cuz he didn't have money to hire a lawyer that knows the laws.

[@DonnyRapture]

He had a public defender, that didn't help him lol

[@FATMAC2]

​@@DonnyRapturethey do more harm than good

[@garymiller4141]

They can't tow because that would affect there kick backs for reffering customers.

[@Kobain0]

He had nothing, but that boat, and hope 🤣

[@KrazeeClark]

This looks straight of Waterworld.💦🌊

[@sour_grapes4280]

This is the new Florida edition of Alone

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Castaway

[@user-sz3nn1vv1z]

Those cops are totally ignorant on dealing with people in a state of mental distress.

[@schlomogoldstein2137]

Those pos cops new exactly what they were doing.

[@bigbabybiscuits]

You're the one giving off ignorance my dude. Just because someone is in "mental distress" doesn't give them entitlement to be bailed out of their own mistakes at the expense of others.

[@NineInchTyrone]

They are not social workers !

[@jackbower8671]

Dude has a literal sail boat and is stranded

[@EricJones-yi5uy]

@@schlomogoldstein2137 Exactly!! They wanted to take him in so bad they made up lies about him just so they could ruin his already difficult life!!

[@kristophstjames4143]

My man could get rich if he'd make t-shirts saying "Bath-Salt-Life"

[@archuleta1000]

This is sad! They should have let those people help the guy instead of jamming him up more, his life is obviously hard enough and I’m sure anyone would act the same in his situation

[@gregbutcher7081]

It’s very rare that I am for the defendant, but I am for this guy right here I believe as he believes that they have screwed him. His attitude sure the hell didn’t help him much but besides, that they pined something on him that he did not do and they know it. It shocks the hell out of me, but law-enforcement would blatantly lie and destroy somebody purposely.

[@br-dj2ti]

If that guy was drunk, they would have definitely told his boat. No worries at all it's said they couldn't help him out real quick bullshit

[@tomgiorgini9154]

what exactly would they tell that boat

[@br-dj2ti]

@@tomgiorgini9154 I meant to say towed

[@tomgiorgini9154]

@@br-dj2ti I realize that was just to easy

[@rayhoover9357]

Ok this guy going off is kinda fuckin hilarious 🤣🤣 even The god damn coast guard responded lol 🤣🤣

[@pascowind]

I'm a live aboard on a sailboat in the Florida Keys. Currently cruising Charlotte Harbor. You see boats like this all the time in the Keys. Where they took him was to Stock Island next to Key West.

[@mikeholmanlovesyou]

as a pro police guy. writing that ticket was just a trash move. and what happened to basic human compassion. the dudes whole life was those boats....

[@DonnyRapture]

It felt like they were trying to set him up for a derelict boat notice

[@glennwatson3313]

Are we supposed to pretend this guy cold actually make a go of living on those two boats with a compass, a little water and can of stew? Come on man! Plus there were warrents for his arrest.

[@mikeholmanlovesyou]

@@glennwatson3313 you do realize people live with less? every single day. Don't let your privilege cloud your vision.

[@glennwatson3313]

@@mikeholmanlovesyou The world is richer than it has ever been on average.

[@rosiegary]

Nothing I heard said were threats. Poor guy kicking him while he is down

[@stormworks4882]

How you supposed to captain 2 boats ALONE?? Dudes logic went out his ears

[@Jamesswanson-zn2yu]

Somebody make this man a go fund me.

[@ozzierabbit587]

Dude seems stuck between a rock and a hard place, but it should be an expectation that some fundage is going to be required to support life on a boat.

[@65cj55]

Exactly..

[@finchvalor]

Yeah I think his problem is he wants to be left alone to live on the open sea, but the issue is he still needs interaction with society and is dependent on society, just not to the same extent most people are, yet he ignores all his legal obligations and fiscal responsibilities. He flips his lid when the day comes when the tab must be paid. Screaming he hopes the officers children get killed could be interpreted as a threat, but I'm not sure if that is something he can be convicted over, that's up to the lawyers.

[@DonnyRapture]

I couldn't agree more. I do hope the best for Mr Ball tho

[@FreddieArmstrong-ps7it]

I agree. Not a very good pirate if he has no "Booty" to show for it. No parrot either. Sad pirate. Maybe he could take up car Jacking if he can shake that fear of humans but after what I saw I can see why he has that phobia.

[@brandx31556]

He should trade that boat for a shopping cart...hell I didn't even see a fishing rod on that boat

[@abidas138]

15:35 Notice how the man who has been yelling and shows signs of distress doesn't kick and scream and place everyone involved at risk. He's mouthy but not dangerous.

[@matt.k8369]

I just saw this guy in Islamorada. Walked past him and did a double take because I saw this video a week prior! And yes the leather kilt is real!

[@lgr2013]

Leave him Alone

[@michaelgrabianowski6567]

With a big storm brewing there was plenty of wind to propel that sailboat and tow the other boat to shore. The land was visible and within reach. It helps to know what you're doing when out on the water. They most likely save this guy's life arresting him.

[@merlinusembrosius7170]

The wind and water currents were pushing me the opposite direction

[@sandwichman100]

never did reach that little deserted island in the ss minow, had to eat the captain and the other passengers, right gilligan?

[@joeybobbie1]

It’s one thing to save a Man’s Life, but Trumping up fake charges and putting him in Jail is all together different!!! If they wanted to help him, they could have called the Coast Gaurd to come Tow his Boats in!!!!

[@kevinduong3961]

False!! The other boat offered to help.

[@JOHN-vr4og]

He was actually asking for help....not physical help.

[@JeffHoward74]

He said some off the wall things but he didn't threaten to do any harm to them directly wishing harm on someone isn't a crime and these boat cops definitely screwed this guy over and he was already in a bad way I'd rather see him out on the water than on land. 🤨

[@aquious953]

He should tow the power boat with the sailboat.

[@glennwatson3313]

Does he look like he is capable of doing that to you?

[@wadelynch8973]

He threatened nobody at no time it was all made up.

[@davidchosewood647]

Yeah and what about the "pirate" click bait. Was expecting to see him arrested for piracy or boat jacking. Just some nut in a boat.

[@user-ls5vq2pb5d]

There's only one word to describe this guy's demeanor: GRATITUDE!

[@downunderfulla6001]

It’s pathetic how they arrest you for a ‘non admission of guilt’ but a ‘admission to take care of the fine’!!!!! You only pay a fine if you guilty.

[@seanmoore7168]

just a man down on his luck. they knew he wasn't coming for them. i hope he didn't loose his boats but u know he did.

[@DonnyRapture]

I wish i knew sean

[@GoAskAlice23]

“I’d rather snap my neck.” He is now on their map of suspicious characters.

[@Queenmebonnie]

😂😂😂😂😂.on top of the other threats he yelled into the radio

[@victorricardo9794]

What the hell did he think they were going to do? I can’t believe they didn’t drag him off the boat and let it float away. Cops aint your friends unless they your friends