A Florida man faces jail time for his insane escape attempt in Biscayne Bay after he refused a Coast Guard rescue for hours.#Crime #Miami, Florida #News
MIAMI, FLA: A man who resisted a U.S. Coast Guard rescue attempt in Biscayne Bay was given a three-month sentence in federal prison. Jeremie Calo was involved in the August 2022 incident, where he spent hours avoiding authorities in a strange series of events that resulted in criminal accusations.
The Rescue Attempt in Biscayne Bay
Just south of South Beach in Miami’s Biscayne Bay, Jeremie Calo and five other people were on a small boat when the event started. Court filings state that safety concerns prompted the Coast Guard to approach the ship.
The boat’s location presented further safety concerns, and none of the passengers were wearing life jackets. In order to transport them to a nearby sailboat, the Coast Guard officials gave the order for everyone to exit and transfer to a neighboring rescue boat.
Calo disobeyed the Coast Guard’s orders, but the other five passengers did. According to the prosecution, Coast Guard officials had to physically take him from the ship and move him to the Coast Guard boat.
Calo s Resistance and Evading Rescue
Calo aggressively avoided many rescue attempts by swimming around the bay after jumping off the Coast Guard ship rather than participating. He resisted attempts by law authorities and the Coast Guard to help him for more than two hours.
Calo persisted in avoiding capture throughout this period, even thwarting an officer’s attempts to assist him in getting back onto the Coast Guard boat using physical force. Calo allegedly slapped an assisting officer’s hands away, making the rescue effort even more difficult, according to the prosecution.
Jeremie Calo’s conduct have serious legal repercussions. The Southern District of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office confirmed Calo’s sentencing to three months in federal prison on Monday.
In addition, he will serve seven months in home confinement after a year of supervised release. Calo has also been forced to pay a $2,000 fee related to the accusations.
CONNECTED TOPICS: Florida Crime
We appreciate your input!Was this article thought-provoking, inspirational, or educational to you? Join the conversation by leaving a comment below. We value your feedback and eagerly await your response!
Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!
