Florida man who killed 13 alligators on Snapchat-documented hunts gets probation

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A Florida man is in the spotlight after being arrested in connection with the hunting and killing of 13 alligators during nighttime trips on the St. Johns River. He was sentenced to probation, a punishment that has drawn criticism from animal advocates who say it falls short.

Florida Today, citing court records, reported that Jacob William Latreille, 21, of Volusia County, was sentenced on May 14 to 36 months of probation after pleading no contest to 13 charges tied to the April 2025 killing of alligators. According to Florida Today, the court also suspended his Florida hunting and fishing privileges for three years.

Latreille was among four suspects who were arrested in September 2025 in connection with the case. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the group rode an airboat and used flashlights during nighttime alligator hunts on the St. Johns River.

Investigators later said videos and photos were taken on Latreille's phone and posted to Snapchat, showing alligators being taken and put into the boat. ......................(more)

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