A Memorial Day altercation on a sandbar at Longboat Pass ended in arrest for one man.
Tyler Murphy, 22, of Ellenton, was arrested at 5:38 p.m. May 29 after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission patrol officer observed the man fighting and responded to break up the fight.
Murphy shoved the FWC officer during the fight, according to the officer’s affidavit.
Witnesses provided photos of Murphy punching a 16-year-old and statements alleging the abuse.
FWC charged Murphy with battery on a police officer, resisting an officer with violence, abuse of a child without great harm and fighting in a public place, disturbing others.
Murphy was transported to the Manatee County jail, booked and was released on $4,500 bond.
His court arraignment is set for Friday, June 30, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.