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OFFENSE REPORT MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE
MCSO19OFF007669 Printed On: 06/16/2020 @ 08:47

Offense Number Offense Description CAD Incident No
MCSO19OFF007669 5-0 ASSAULT: AGGRAVATED MCSO19CAD142856
Range of 10/15/2019 11:17 Reported Arrived Completed
Occurrence: 10/15/2019 16:00 10/15/2019 11:17 10/15/2019 12:19
ADDRESS OF OCCURRENCE
No. Di Street A/L City ST Zip
COW KEY CHANNEL STOCK ISLAND FL 33043
(GEO) (Latitude / Longitude)
1 - 1 - 0200 -
PERSONS
[OP/OTHER ] MNI ID: MCSO01MNI016398
Last First Middle Title R S DOB Age

COX ANDY W M 52
Hgt Wgt Eyes Hair I.D. No. St Type Ethnicity:
0
Residence: Within jurisdiction
Extent of Injury: Verify For Rape Exam: No Treated For Rape Injury: No
General Appearance:
Demeanor:
Clothing:
Clothing Description:
Probable Destination:
Law Enforcement Official, Former, Spouse, or Child of LEO
Information Private.

HETTEL JOHNATHAN W M 49
0 Not Hispanic or Latino
General Appearance:
Demeanor:
Clothing:

WAY GLEN ALDEN W M 45
0
General Appearance:
Demeanor:
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Clothing:
[S /SUSPECT] MNI ID: MCSO16MNI011236

BOUNDS ADAM BRUCE W M 04/10/1977 42
5'10" 160 BRO BAL B532002771300 FL Unknown
Extent of Injury: Major Verify For Rape Exam: No Treated For Rape Injury: No
General Appearance:
Demeanor:
Clothing:
Birth Location: City: SPRINGFIELD County: SANGAMON State: ILLINOIS Nation: UNITED STATES Citizenship:
UNITED STATES
Address:
OCEANSIDE OFF COW KEY (BOAT) KEY WEST FL 33040 Phone: (305)928-0854
Occupation:
Business: ONE CALL CONST, Job Title: GENERAL CONTRACTOR
RELATED WEAPONS
Weapon Feature Description
Fire/Incendiary Device GASOLINE AND A BIC LIGHTER
[V /VICTIM ] MNI ID: MCSO07MNI000896

MESSIER MARTY W M
0
Victim/Offender Relationship: Offender Known To Victim: No

Extent of Injury: N/A Verify For Rape Exam: No Treated For Rape Injury: No
General Appearance:
Demeanor:
Clothing:
RELATED WEAPONS

RODRIGUEZ FREDDY JOSE DEP W M 49
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0 Hispanic or Latino
Status: Victim Main Offense
Victim/Offender Relationship: Offender Known To Victim: No
General Appearance:
Demeanor:
Clothing:
Birth Location: * none reported *
Address:
* none reported *
Occupation:
* none reported *
RELATED WEAPONS

DUPREE DAVID
0
Status: Victim On ALL Offenses
Victim/Offender Relationship: Unknown Offender Known To Victim: No
General Appearance:
Demeanor:
Clothing:
RELATED WEAPONS

FRICKE THOMAS HAROLD DEP W M 51
Unknown
Status: Victim On ALL Offenses
Victim/Offender Relationship: Stranger Offender Known To Victim: No
Extent of Injury: Minor (treated in hospital) Verify For Rape Exam: No Treated For Rape Injury: No
General Appearance:
Demeanor:
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Clothing:
RELATED WEAPONS
CHARGES/OFFENSES
Statute: 784.07.2c Counts : 1 UCR: 130A NCIC :
Charge : ASSAULT
Desc : ON OFFICER FIREFIGHTER EMT ETC
General Offense Code... (GOC) : P Principal
Arrest Charge Level......(ACL) : F Felony
Arrest Charge Degree...(ACD) : S Second Degree
Arrest Offense Number.(AON) : 1399
Statute: 806.01.1 Counts : 1 UCR: 2000 NCIC :
Charge : ARSON
Desc : 1ST DEGREE DWELLING BUILDING PEOPLE PRESENT
General Offense Code... (GOC) : A Attempt
Arrest Charge Level......(ACL) : F Felony
Arrest Charge Degree...(ACD) : F First Degree
Arrest Offense Number.(AON) : 2099
WEAPONS
RELATED PERSONS
VICTIM RODRIGUEZ, FREDDY JOSE
VICTIM MESSIER, MARTY
VICTIM DUPREE, DAVID
VICTIM FRICKE, THOMAS HAROLD
SUSPECT BOUNDS, ADAM BRUCE
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Weapon - Other Danger
Location Category Residence
Location Type Other residence
Location Description Boat in water
Location Status Inhabited
Number of Premises Burglarized 0
Target - Person
Entry Method
Point of Entry (POE)
POE Visible From
Point of Exit
Suspect Actions - Made Threats
Circumstances Unknown
Weather - Cloudy
Lighting Condition Daylight
Security Used
Crime Scene? : Yes
If NO, Explain :
Crime Scene Officer: S160 UNDERWOOD, JOHN
Physical Evidence Collected: X
PROPERTY ITEMS [ S ]=Stolen [ * ]=Stolen/Recovered [ M ]=Missing [ L ]=Lost [ D ]=Damaged/Destroyed

[ F ]=Found [ Z ]=Seized [ C ]=Counterfeited/Forged [ U ]=Unknown
Code Article Model No. Brand Value
E CLOTHING/FUR $25.00
Description Quantity
CLASS B BODY ARMOR CARRIER VEST 1
NCIC Code Serial No. Owner Applied Number Receipt Number
# 168004

E HANDGUN 17 GLOCK $500.00
9MM -SERVICE WEAPON W/ LOADED MAGAZINE 1
BHSF378 # 168004

E PERSONAL ACCESSORY $1.00
1 RED LIGHTER 1 MULTI-COLORED LIGHTER 2
# 168005

SUSPECT'S BLUE UNDERWEAR 1
# 168010

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PAIR OF MCSO CLASS B PANTS-FRICKE W/BLOOD 1
# 168004

F PERSONAL ACCESSORY $31.00
BAG W/ WALLET CASH AND ID, CELLPHONE. 1
# 168009

E CASING SPEER $1.00
EMPTY / FIRED 9MM CARTRIDGE CASES 3
# 168005

E BULLET $1.00
FIRED / EXPENDED 9MM BULLET 1
# 164333

E TAPE RECORDINGS PANASONIC1 $1.00
GABAY BODY CAMERA 1
QIA01812

PAIR OF GREEN BDU PANTS- CAPT. DIPRE W/ BLOOD 1
# 168004

E OTHER (ARTICLE) $1.00
LONG BLACK DOOR CURTAIN W/ BULLET HOLES 1
# 164333

E EQUIPMENT/TOOL GLOCK $50.00
TWO MAGAZINES-14 ROUND & 17 ROUND- W/ BELT 2
168004
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E PERSONAL ACCESSORY $1.00
TAN TOWEL W/ BLOOD AND GASOLINE STAINS 1
# 168005

E TAPE RECORDINGS MEMOREX $1.00
CD W/FDLE INTERVIEW OF ADAM BOUNDS 1
173029

F DRUGS/NARCOTICS $1.00
APPROXIMATELY 6 GRAMS OF MARIJUANA IN BAG 1
# 168005

E BLOOD $1.00
2 SAMPL E BLOOD SWABS FROM FLOOR OF CABIN 2
# 168005

E MISCELLANEOUS ITEM $1.00
SAMPLE SWABS FROM GAS CAN-ITEM # 7 4
# 167690

SUSPECT'S BLACK SHORTS W/ BLOOD STAIN 1
# 168010

E OTHER (ARTICLE) $1.00
BLUE AND WHITE BLANKET/WINDOW COVER 1
# 164333

E EQUIPMENT/TOOL $1.00
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2 SMALL SCREWDRIVERS W/ BLACK HANDLES 2
# 168005

MCSO CLASS B SHIRT W/BLOOD 1
# 168004

E EQUIPMENT/TOOL $1.00
RED PLASTIC 6 GALLON GAS TANK 1
# 168005

E TAPE RECORDINGS MEMOREX $1.00
DVD W/FDLE INTERVIEWS OF THE OFFICERS 1
173029
TOTALS - S: $0.00 *: $0.00 M: $0.00 L: $0.00

D: $0.00 F: $32.00 Z: $0.00
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DATE TIME TYPE OFFICER REPORTING CALL # REP TAKER EDIT DATE EDIT TIME
10/15/2019 16:04 INITIAL CALHOUN, EVAN 1101 S9024 3/30/2020 11:19
Status: APPROVED MIXON, LINDA ELIZABETH 10/16/2019 13:47
Deputy Fricke was on scene of a shooting where another law enforcement officer shot a
suspect. During the transport and treatment of the victim Fricke obtained blood exposure to
his hands, body and uniform. Fricke also had direct ear exposure to at 3 live fire shots with
out hearing protection.
I gave Fricke the phone number to make a first report of injury (standard workman's comp
criteria) and his uniform was red bagged for containment.
County accident report will be completed by this Sergeant.
10/16/2019 09:38 SUPPLEMENT RODRIGUEZ, FREDDY 1112 S7889 4/30/2020 09:21

On 10-15-19 Dep. Tom Fricke and I responded to the Stock Island Marina on
Shrimp Road to assist FWC with a welfare check on a possible suicidal subject, who was on a
house boat near the cow key basin. We met with FWC officers Way and Messier, boarded a
FWC vessel, and went out to the caw key basin to make contact with the possible suicidal
subject. While on the FWC vessel, Ofc. Way ran the subject's name, Adam Bruce Bounds,
and saw that he had a bench warrant for marine violations.
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We located Mr. Bounds vessel, and we were meet by a second FWC vessel to assist
us. FWC Capt. David Dipre was on the second vessel, along with FWC LT. Andy Cox and a
another FWC officer, who's name I don't recall. All windows and doors on Mr. Bounds vessel
were covered up with blankets or sheets. We were unable to see inside the vessel's cabin or
know whether Mr. Bounds was inside and/or safe. It was decided that we should attempt to
make contact with Mr. Bounds via phone and get him to come out of his cabin to talk to us. I
used Capt. Dipre cell phone to call Mr. Bounds on his cell phone. The call went to voice mail
and I left a message. In the message, I identified myself as Deputy Rodriguez from the
Monroe County Sheriff's Office and said we were responding to his (Mr. Bounds) call for help
earlier in the morning. I explained we were there to help and assist him with his needs. I also
said that I would give him a few minutes to listen to my message before calling him back. I
called back several minutes later, and the call went to voice mail again. It was decided to
move our vessels closer to Mr. Bounds's vessel and try to reach him over the PA. I identify
myself over the PA (Rank, Name, and Agency) and other agency present. I informed Mr.
Bounds we were there responding to his call for help from earlier that morning, where he
made comments of being suicidal and wanted to hurt himself. I explained over the PA that we
were there to help him and to please come out from inside his cabin to talk to us. This went on
for several minutes with no response from Mr. Bounds. Capt. Dipre made the decision to
inform Mr. Bounds that he had a warrant for his arrest. I used the PA to inform Mr. Bounds
that he had a warrant for his arrest and needed to come out of his cabin. We got no response
from Mr. Bounds. At this time, we did not know whether Mr.. Bounds was inside the cabin, or
whether he was in distress and needed our assistance. We were still unable to see any
movement on the vessel or inside the cabin.
It was decided that we would board Mr. Bounds's vessel to check his welfare. We
decided that Capt. Dipre and I would board Mr. Bonds's vessel. I transferred over to Capt.
Dipre's vessel. Our vessel approached from the side of Mr. Bounds's vessel, while the other
vessel approached from the rear. Capt. Dipre boarded the vessel first and stood by the sliding
glass door at the rear of Mr. Bounds's vessel. I stood on a floating dock tied to Mr. Bounds's
vessel. There was not enough room for both, Capt. Dipre and I to be on the rear of Mr.
Bounds's vessel without exposing ourselves to more danger. Capt. Dipre checked the sliding
glass door and realized it was locked. We were still unable to see inside the cabin due to the
door and windows were still covered with sheets and blankets. Capt. Dipre knocked on the
door and identified himself and the sheriff's office. Capt. Dipre asked for Mr. Bounds to
unlock the door and come outside the cabin to meet with us. There was no response. Capt.
Dipre did this several times before deciding we needed to pry the door open to check Mr.
Bounds's well being. We did not know whether Mr. Bounds had hurt himself and was in need
of our assistance. Capt. Dipre asked for a prying tool to pry the sliding glass door open. Dep.
Fricke boarded Mr. Bounds's vessel from the rear and brought over a prying tool. Capt.
Dipre attempted to pry the sliding glass open, but was unable to do it. I instructed Dep. Fricke
for him to pry the door open instead. Dep. Fricke bent down and pried the sliding glass door
from the bottom, causing the latch to come loose. The door came unlocked and slid open.
Once this happened, I heard a voice coming from inside the cabin, which shouted, "I'm
GOING TO BLOW US ALL UP", "YOU'RE TRESPASSING ON MY BOAT", "I'm
TAKING YOU ALL WITH ME". or something to that effect. Capt. Dipre was standing in
front of the sliding glass door with his duty weapon in his hand and began to give loud verbal
commands to step back and drop the lighter. I instructed Dep. Fricke to grab the sheet that
was covering the door way and pull it to the side to allow Capt. Dipre to see inside the cabin.
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After numerous loud verbal commands from Capt. Dipre, and no compliance from Mr.
Bounds, Capt. Dipre felt that our lives were all in danger and fired three (3) shots at Mr.
Bounds striking him in the torso area and forearm. Capt. Dipre made entry into the cabin to
secure Mr. Bounds. I instructed Dep. Fricke to enter the cabin and assist Capt. Dipre, while I
jumped over the railing from the floating dock and onto the Mr. Bounds's vessel. I was the
third person to enter the cabin and noticed what appeared to be a five (5) gallon plastic red
can full with gasoline spilling on the cabin floor. The entire cabin floor was covered in
gasoline and gas fumes. I secured the gas can and removed it from inside cabin. Meanwhile,
Capt. Dipre and Dep. Fricke handcuffed Mr. Bounds while he was on the cabin's floor. I
immediately contacted my dispatcher on my portable radio and informed them that there had
been an officer involved shooting. I explained that the subject had been shot on his torso and
needed medical assistance. I informed them we would be coming in to Coconut Mallory
Marina. Mr. Bounds was moved to one of the FWC vessels and transported to land, where he
was met by Key West Rescue and transported to the Hospital for treatment.
Capt. Dipre and Dep. Fricke remained on Mr. Bounds's vessel to secure the crime
scene.
10/16/2019 11:51 SUPPLEMENT UNDERWOOD, JOHN S160 S9217 10/25/2019 10:06

When I arrived at Coconut's Mallory Marina there were numerous LEOs from
multiple agencies already there. The subject Bounds had been transported for medical care.
The boat where this incident occurred was / is anchored off shore in Cow Key Harbor. I photo
documented each of the FWC Officers involved, including Capt. Dipre, who were all in full
uniform with all emblems, badges, and equipment identifying them as Law Enforcement
Officers. I did the same with both MCSO Deputies who had been at the scene. Capt. Dipre
surrendered his service weapon and duty belt and his clothing, because the clothing had been
stained with blood and had gasoline spilled on them.
Capt. Dipre's service weapon is a Glock, model 17 in ( x 19 or (mm caliber, serial
#BHSF378 with a "streamlight' flashlight mounted on the under rail. The gun was fully
loaded with seventeen ( 17 ) rounds of "Speer" 9mm ammuntion. Capt. Dipre had followed
policy by ejecting the magazine used during the firing engagement and replaced it with
another fully loaded magazine from his belt pouch when the encounter concluded. The
magazine in the gun when the shooting had occurred held thirteen ( 13 ) rounds of loaded "
Speer" 9mm ammunition, with one ( 1 ) round in the chamber, indicating that three ( 3 )
rounds had been fired / expended. That count matches the three (3) fired / expended cartridge
casings found on the boat. The cartridge cases found on the boat match the brand, caliber
and color of the unfired cartridges found in Capt. Dipre's possession. There are areas of
white paint transfer on Capt. Dipre's service weapon. The magazine which had the rounds
fired from it and another fully loaded magazine were in the pouch on Capt. Dipre's duty belt.
The magazine from which the rounds had been fired was in the top slot of the double
magazine pouch on the duty belt.
Deputy Tom Fricke was also exposed to the gasoline and blood from subject Bounds so
his clothing was collected as well. All of the mentioned items were collected under P.R. #
168004 and are listed in the F7 portion of this report.
I was transported out to the original scene / boat where the incident occurred. I
photo documented the semi floating structure, which appeared to be the remnants or parts of
several boats fastened together, giving it a 'houseboat' / barge like appearance. I photo
documented the black curtain covering the doorway which had three ( 3 ) separate, distinct
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bullet holes in it. The highest bullet hole was approximately fifty ( 50" ) inches above the
floor. A single bullet hole was found in the sliding glass door at the other end of the cabin,
indicating that bullet passed through and passed out over / into the Atlantic Ocean. The other
two bullet holes were each approximately six ( 6" ) inches lower and in an angular pattern
downwards to my left as I photographed the holes. No expended / fired bullets / projectiles
were found on or in the boat during the initial examination. On the rear open deck behind the
cabin I found three ( 3 ) empty / fired, 'Speer', 9mm, silver colored, cartridge cases. Also out
on the rear deck there was a six ( 6 ) gallon, red plastic gas can, with pouring nozzle attached.
I was informed that this is the can the subject Bounds had with him inside the boat cabin. The
can contained approximately five ( 5 ) gallons or very slightly more of gasoline when I
collected it. From that same rear deck just outside the doorway, I collected two small
screwdrivers with black plastic handles. Inside the cabin I found one red cigarette lighter on
the floor. Another multi-colored cigarette lighter was found on a table near the center of the
room. The gasoline fumes inside the cabin were intense. There were several 'transfer' / wipe/
swipe blood stain patterns on the floor of main cabin area and I collected samples of those
stains. There was a small glass smoking pipe on the floor in that same area. On a cabinet top
in the sleeping area of the cabin there was an ashtray with a small amount of a green leafy
substance that had been ground into small particles. based on my training and experience I
suspected that the substance was marijuana. I scraped the substance and residue into a paper
bag and confiscated it for destruction. I also collected a tan bath towel that had gasoline and
blood stains on it. All of the items collected from this, the original scene, are listed in the F7
portion of this report and are entered as evidence on P.R. # 168005. All photos are entered in
this report under "Attachments".
All items collected are being held for drying and packaging for submission at the
MCSO Crime Lab.
Nothing further at this time
10/16/2019 14:46 SUPPLEMENT FRICKE, THOMAS K116 S9467 10/19/2019 11:12

On 10-15-19 Dep. Freddie Rodriguez and I responded to the Stock Island Marina on Shrimp
Road to assist FWC with a welfare check on a possible suicidal subject, who was on a house
boat near the cow key basin. We met with FWC officers Way and Messier, boarded a FWC
vessel, and went out to the caw key basin to make contact with the possible suicidal subject.
While on the FWC vessel, Off. Way ran the subject's name, Adam Bruce Bounds, and saw
that he had a bench warrant.
Officer Way located Adam Bounds vessel in the basin area off of Cow key channel. We meet
up with another FWC vessel with Capt. Dipre, Lt. Cox and the Captain of that boat who I
had never met. Bounds vessel windows were blacked out so you could not see inside. Deputy
Rodriguez used Captain Dipre's phone to contact Bounds. I believe he tried twice within ten
minutes. The captains of the boats decided to get closer and up wind so the sound from the PA
system would travel better towards Bounds vessel. After several attempts to make contact
with the PA system, the Captain and Lt said we need to check Bounds welfare to make sure
he didn’t harm himself. Deputy Rodriguez and captain Dipre decided they were going to get
along side Bounds vessel and board it from the side with the helm. While officer Way would
put the bow of his vessel between the kayaks and Bounds boat so we had access to board.
Capt. Dipre Made loud verbal commands : FWC I am here to check your welfare, Capt.
Dipre was banging on sliding glass door nobody answered, He decided entry would have to be
made the cabin door was locked I brought him 2 screwdrivers and a big chisel, I handed them
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to Capt. Dupree, as well I was trying to keep some sort of cover. Capt. Dipre was having a
difficult time trying to pop the door open, When Deputy Rodriguez yelled to me to get the
door open. I used the chisel and lifted the door from the bottom the door popped open. Once
the door was pushed open a loud voice came from inside Screaming we are trespassing and he
was going to blow us all up, the smell of gasoline was over whelming Capt. Dipre instructed
me to grab and open the curtain, as he shouted put the gas can down Bounds continued to
pour gas on himself and over the cabin, Dipre also instructed him to put the lighter down as
he sparked it up. At this point Capt. Dipre yelled for me to take cover and fired 3 rounds
striking Bounds, I jumped in behind the Captain and cuffed the suspect and removed him to
Officer Ways boat to get him to shore to a waiting Ambulance. Capt. Dipre and I stayed
behind to secure the scene.
10/17/2019 12:05 SUPPLEMENT FRICKE, KEN S155 S9169 10/17/2019 12:12

On 10/15/19 I responded to Coconut Mallory as back up for officer involved in a
shooting. I arrived and met Lt. Cox (FWC) who was on a FWC boat rendering aid. I assisted
medical crews in transporting equipment after they arrived. I was then asked by Sgt. Mixon
to accompany Lt. Cox back to the suspects boat to secure the crime scene.
Lt. Cox and I arrived on scene via boat and relieved Capt. Dupre (FWC) and
Deputy T. Fricke (MCSO). I never entered the cabin of the boat. I stayed on scene until I
was relieve by an investigator from F.D.L.E.. I had no other involvement in this case.

It should be noted that each and all of the three ( 3 ) empty 'Speer' cartridge cases did show
the distinct eliptical firing pin mark characteristic of having been fired through a 'Glock'
handgun.
10/18/2019 14:46 SUPPLEMENT GABAY, JOHN S154 S8602 5/21/2020 15:03

On 10/16/2019, I was given this case to investigate. A summary of the case is as

follows:
Summary:
On Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at approximately 11:54am., the Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
were dispatched to a vessel moored between Safe Harbor North and Cow Key Channel South,
Oceanside, Key West, Florida, for a welfare check on a possible suicidal individual. The
caller, Adam Bruce Bounds, W/M (DOB 04/10/1977), had made threats to harm himself.
Units responding from FWC were Capt. David Dipre, Lt. Andy Cox, and Officers
John Hettel, Glen Way, and Marty Messier. They were joined by Deputies Thomas Fricke
and Freddy Rodriguez from the MCSO.
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As officers made entry onto the vessel, Bounds began pouring gasoline on himself,
while at the same time, holding a lit cigarette lighter and stating he would blow everyone up.
Capt. David Dipre fired 3 shots, striking Bounds three times. Bounds was immediately
secured and transported back to shore, where Key West Rescue transported him to Lower
Keys Medical. He was then airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center, 9333 SW 152 Street,
Miami, Florida. No officers or other civilians were injured during this incident.
Way, Messier, Rodriguez, and Fricke on one boat. (Originally)

Dipre, Hettel, and Cox on the other.
On 10/18/2019, Andrew Kemple (FDLE), Mid Quad (FDLE), and myself

interviewed Capt. Dipre. This interview was captured on my body camera. Dipre also
provided me with a typed statement, reflecting his account of what occurred and I added that
to the attachment section of this report.
On 10/21/2019, myself, Det. Curry, and Sgt. Mixon met with Val Winter at the
S.A.O. I provided him with a "rough draft warrant, " based on the interview of Capt. Dipre.
We discussed possible charges of attempted arson and aggravated assault on a law
enforcement officer. During this meeting, Val suggested that we obtain a search warrant, for
Bounds' vessel, so we could go collect the black curtain with the three bullet holes in it.
On 10/21/2019, myself and Det. Curry wrote up a search warrant, which was
approved by Christina Cory at S.A.O.
On 10/22/2019, the search warrant was signed by Judge Wilson. Myself, Det.
Curry, Det. Underwood, and Sgt. Mixon went to Bounds' vessel to serve the search warrant.
We were taken there by Marine Dep. Riggs. (See John Underwood's supplement for further).
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On 10/23/2019, I listened to all the officers' interviews, which were done by FDLE.
They have been placed onto one disc and submitted into evidence under property receipt#
173029. Below are my notes from these interviews:
Thomas Fricke Statement:
Freddy called Bounds multiple times using Dipre's phone

Left message..."This is MCSO. We are here to help you. We understand you made suicidal
statements."
Unk who, but P.A. was used, multiple times....no response....not seen on his vessel
Dipre and Rodriguez get on Bounds' vessel
Knocking on the door..."This is MCSO. This is FWC. Open the door. Come out. We are
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here to help you."
Dipre could not get door open.
Fricke boarded Bounds' vessel to hand Dipre some screwdrivers
Fricke pried the sliding glass door from the bottom as Dipre slid it open
FWC/MCSO...come out with your hands up...we just want to talk to you
"Get the fuck off my boat. I'll blow us all up"
Fricke holding the black curtain back and standing to the right of the front door
Fricke could see Bounds actively pouring gasoline on himself, the floor, ...everywhere
Could smell the odor of gasoline
Using a red 5 gallon gas can
"Put the lighter down. Put the lighter down"
Fricke could not see the lighter from his angle.
Dipre yelled "retreat. retreat."
Fricke dropped the curtain and Dipre fired
Dipre was trying to detain the subject, but he was actively resisting
Fricke assisted with cuffing
Martin Messier Statement:
As approaching Bounds' vessel, Rodriguez on the P.A.

Repeatedly...This is MCSO...we understand that you need some help...we are here to help
you...please come out to the back deck
Welfare check...made statements to hurt himself...Decision made to board the boat to make
sure Bounds was ok
Marty had long gun out to provide cover to entrance door
Marty was on starboard stern of Bounds' vessel
Dipre at front door.....door was locked
Dipre.."This is FWC and MCSO. We are here to help. We understand you called the IG
Office....Come on out"
No response
Fricke and Dipre got the door open
When the door opened, Marty could hear "Get the fuck out of here"
Black curtain covered the front door and their view
Not sure who moved the curtain to the side
Marty could only see part of a subject (not his face) and a 5 gallon gas can held above the
subject's body and a liquid coming out
Marty yelled, "He's soaking himself with gasoline"
Dipre "Put it down. Don't do it. Put it down. Don't do it."
Heard 3 shots
Marty stood up...Dipre is in the cabin and Bounds is on the floor and Fricke cuffing Bounds.
Marty "Call EMS"
Heard Bounds say " I can't believe you shot me" "Loosen up the handcuffs"
Johnathan Hettel Statement:
Binoculars were used to locate subject or movement
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P.A. was used to get Bounds' attention....nothing
Dipre said that Bounds' threaten to harm himself, we need to make sure he is ok
Dropped Dipre and Rodriguez onto Bounds' vessel
Then backed up for cover
Dipre knocking...trying to get Bounds' attention...
No movement whatsoever...no indication that anyone was on board
Either he is dead or not here
Door open and all hell broke loose...screaming
Dipre "Show me your hands. Show me your hands"
Something like, "Get off my boat. Get out of here. I'm going to kill you. I'm going to kill
everyone"
Heard 3 shots
Still heard screaming
Pulled next to Bounds' vessel so Cox could assist
Left to go back to shore to direct EMS to scene
Hettel only saw the door slide open and Dipre daw his weapon
Freddy Rodriguez Statement:
Dispatched to assist FWC for welfare check on suicidal subject

Freddy called Bounds, using Dipre's phone, and left message that MCSO is here to help and
assist in any way possible.
Freddy called again a few minutes later, also using Dipre's phone...went straight to voice mail
Several times Freddy used P.A. ....MCSO and FWC. We are here because you asked for help.
We are here to assist.
No response
Windows covered with sheets/towels...couldn't see inside
Dipre and Rodriguez boarded vessel
Rodriguez on floating dock?? Side of vessel???
Several times "MCSO..We are here to help..please unlock the door...please come out"
Door was locked
Fricke boarded boat with screwdriver
Fricke pried from the bottom of the door and door slid open
"I'm going to blow us all up. You are trespassing on my boat. You are violating my civil
rights"
Told Fricke to move the curtain....It is blocking out view....Fricke pulled curtain and stood to
the side of the door
Rodriguez behind Fricke
Dipre "Drop the lighter. Drop the gas can"
Dipre had his gun drawn
Heard 3 shots
Freddy did not have a view of Bounds
Got onto Bounds' vessel from floating dock...saw Bounds on the floor bleeding....gas on the
floor...gas still coming out of the 5 gallon can
Freddy put the gas can outside
Freddy called radioed dispatch and advised of shooting and asked for EMS
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Andy Cox Statement:
"Believes" Way used the P.A. to get Bounds' attention

Several attempts asking Bounds' to come out and meet with them
Also announced that Bounds' had a misdemeanor arrest warrant and to come out and speak
with them
No response
Could not see inside vessel due to window coverings
Dipre decided they should board the vessel for a welfare check....Bounds had made suicidal
statements
Dipre and a deputy got onto Bounds' vessel
Banged on front door several times and announced "MCSO...FWC...come out. We need to
speak with you"
No answer
Other deputy got onto the vessel (Rodriguez) and was on the port side
Dipre pried the door open
Fricke pulled the curtain back
Dipre started yelling...not sure of exact words...something to the effect "Drop the lighter"
Cox was on the port side of Bounds' vessel...Wind was at Cox's back....couldn't smell
anything...Could not see Bounds, but could see Dipre, Fricke, and Rodriguez
Dipre gave several commands...not sure..."Show your hands?????"
Dipre fired his weapon 3 times
Cox got onto Bounds' vessel
Could then smell the odor of gas
Someone slid the gas can out the door and Cox moved it away
Assisted with moving Bounds onto the other boat
Glen Way Statement:
Dipre and Rodriguez boarded Bounds' vessel

Fricke then got onto Bounds' vessel to assist with the front door
The door slid open
Way could not see Bounds
Could hear yelling, "Get on the ground. He is pouring gasoline on himself."
Could hear 3 shots
Messier handed Way the long gun to secure
Way handed Messier a trauma kit
Bounds was placed onto Way's boat
Bounds said "I can't believe you shot me."......he was screaming
Way, Rodriguez, and Cox drove the boat w/Bounds to shore to meet EMS
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Also on 10/23/2019, Adam Bounds was interviewed, at Jackson South Medical

Center, by Special Agents David Quigley and Andrew Kempel from FDLE. Kempel provided
me with a copy of the interview, which I burned to a disc and entered into property under
receipt# 173029. Below are my notes from that interview:
Adam Bounds' interview:
Bounds states that on the day of the incident, he called Internal Affairs (IA) and made a
complaint.
Bounds vaguely remembers the conversation. He does not remember making any comments
to harm himself.
"IA" asked if he wanted to hurt himself and where his location was.
Bounds said he did not want o hurt himself, but did not want to tell them his location.
After that, the rest of the day was a blur.
Bounds stayed on his boat after the phone call and went to bed.
Bounds woke up to 3 cops, with guns drawn, and he got shot.
Bounds did not hear the officers approaching his vessel, trying to call him on his phone,
trying to get his attention by use of the p.a., or knocking on his front door. He said he is a
heavy sleeper.
Bounds only became aware, that someone was on the boat, when the sliding glass door was
pried open.
Bounds stated that he walked up to the door, but can't remember after that.
He heard someone yell, "He's got gas" and heard someone say something about a
lighter...and they shot him.
He doesn't remember if he had gas.
Bounds remembers seeing a bullet hole in his side.
Bounds does not remember the helicopter ride to the hospital.
He did admit that he has made some sad, depressing statements on Facebook.
Bounds then spoke about being harassed by FWC.
The surveillance cameras on his boat are fake.
Bounds doesn't remember giving his dog to a "friend" .
But he did this because he knew he had a warrant and was afraid for his well being and the
dog's well being if he got arrested.
Bounds knows that he was shot by more than 1 officer.
Adam Bounds new address: (Living with his aunt)
942 Jolly Rd
North Fort Meyers, FL 33903
305-240-9624
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Suspect's sister asking about a necklace.
Suspect has a necklace on while being cuffed.
Mindy Bounds 217-974-0378
At some point in December, I was at the Courthouse getting a different warrant

signed by Judge Fowler. While waiting for the judge, I was speaking with her assistant,
Jenna Ketcham. Somehow the topic of Adam Bounds came up and she told me that he had
also contacted her on the morning of October 15. The conversation with Jenna appeared to
be very similar to the one Adam had when he called the Inspector General's Office. I told
Jenna that I needed to come back to speak with her and get a statement as well.
On 12/27/2019, I met with Jenna Ketcham in her office. She told me that on the
morning of 10/15/2019, she had a voice mail, on her office phone, from Adam Bounds.
Around 9:30am, she returned his call and he began to tell her how frustrated he was because
he felt that he had come into compliance with the citations he received from FWC, yet there
was still a warrant for his arrest. He also told her that he attempted to call his Public
Defender, but no one was available to speak with him. Jenna told me that Adam's emotions
were a mixture of calmness, crying, and frustration. Especially because if he went to jail, he
would have to find someone to take care of his dog. Adam also told her that the stress of the
situation made him feel like he wanted to kill himself. Jenna told him that she would call the
Public Defender and see if anyone could assist. Adam said he would call her back after he
called a friend. Jenna did call the Public Defender and although no one was available at that
time, she left a message for someone to contact Adam about this situation. When Adam called
back, Jenna told him that the Public Defender would be contacting him later in the day and
Adam seemed satisfied with that and the call ended.
Jenna did fill out a sworn statement.
On 02/18/2020, Special Agent (SA) Andrew Kempel and I met with Jennifer
Cabarga at Prop Tech Marathon located at 11239 Overseas Highway, Marathon,
Florida. Kempel had previously informed me that through Bounds' phone records, he
discovered that Bounds sent Cabarga a text message on 10/15/2019, around the same time
that FWC and the MCSO were attempting to make contact with him. We requested to see
any messages that Cabarga may have received from Bounds around the time of his
involvement in the officer use of force incident on 10/15/2019.
Cabarga was initially resistant to providing any information off of her phone
without proper paperwork, but eventually conceded and voluntarily provided the information
requested after taking some time to consult and reflect on the matter. Cabarga allowed me to
take a photograph of a text message from 10/15/2019, 12:41 p.m. that indicated "FWC is at
my boat now." Additionally, I took a photograph of the contact card for "Adam Grassy"
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showing 305-928-0854, which is a number Kempel knew belonged to Bounds before the
incident. I have scanned both pictures into the attachment section of this report.
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It must be noted that the gasoline fumes inside the cabin of the boat
were so intense that it was not possible or safe to stay inside that cabin for more than five ( 5 )
minutes at a time. This was at least an hour after the incident occurred and with all the
hatches / windows/ doors of the boat open.
No expended projectiles / bullets were discovered at the scene during the initial
investigation of the scene. Only one bullet strike, in which the bullet passed through a sliding
glass door in the front of the houseboat and fell somewhere in the bay where the boat was
anchored. Depending upon whether two ( 2 ) expended / fired bullets are recovered from the
subject during surgeries, a second, more detailed investigation should be conducted inside the
cabin of the boat to look specifically for other expended / fired bullets. However, it may be
necessary to arrange heavy ventilation fans or or some form of independent breathing air
source, if the gasoline fumes have not had time to dissipate.
10/21/2019 13:32 SUPPLEMENT CURRY, SPENCER S153 S9745 11/5/2019 19:53

On October 17, 2019 I completed a preservation request via FaceBook for Adam
Bounds FaceBook account. I submitted this through the facebook.com/records website. I
received a response email with the following case number 3788220. This email was saved into
the attachments of this report.

On 10/22/2019, under a Search Warrant, I returned to the vessel with Det. Sgt.
Mixon and CIU Detectives Curry and Gabay.. The search was specifically for a black door
curtain with three ( 3 ) bullet holes and for a fired / expended bullet or the impact hole / mark
made by a bullet, in the interior of the boat cabin. I re photo documented the boat and it's
condition. It was evident that someone ( s) had been on the boat since I had last seen the boat.
The rear deck had many items thrown about and overturned. There were some sections of
plastic railing torn loose and lying on the rear deck. A homemade screen door had been
removed and thrown on the floor of the rear deck and furniture on the rear deck had been
moved. The rear sliding glass door was off it's rolling track. A white wicker cabinet inside the
boat had all the drawers open. The boat was not left in that condition from my primary
examination of the scene.
I video-ed Detective Sgt. Mixon as she read the search warrant and the entry on to
the boat and it's condition. The black curtain was collected. The suspect's silver colored chain,
which had been in question, was found lying on a cabinet top. CIU Detective Gabay placed the
chain and it's pendant into the microwave oven on top of the refrigerator inside the cabin of
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the boat. No bullet strike / impact mark was discovered, but when a blue and white blanket,
used to cover a port side ( left side ) window was un furled, one fired / expended bullet was
found tangled in the fibers of the blanket. This one bullet, the one bullet recovered from the
suspect during surgery, and the one bullet that went out through a glass door and somewhere
in the waters of the harbor, completely accounts for all three of the shots fired, as documented
by three empty/fired cartridge cases previously discovered and the statements by Officers.
The black curtain, the fired bullet, and the blue blanket the bullet was found in, are all
entered as Evidence under P.R. # 164333. I video-ed the boat and it's condition as we left the
scene after the search warrant. All photos and videos are entered into Case Management as
"Attachments".
Nothing further at this time.
10/23/2019 08:31 PROBABLE CAUSE GABAY, JOHN S154 S8602 5/21/2020 14:11
On October 15, 2019, at approximately 10:55am, Adam Bruce Bounds (suspect)

called the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (hereinafter referred to as
FWC) Inspector General in Tallahassee and spoke with Inspector Specialist Isabelle Ghini.
Bounds was upset because of his legal troubles with FWC, including a recent citation he had
received from FWC Officer Sizemore who works in the Florida Keys. Bounds missed the
court date for that citation and was aware that a warrant had been issued for his arrest.
Bounds stated that he wanted to harm himself. He said that he wanted to run in front of a
bus and would rather die than go back to jail. He also mentioned that his girlfriend left him
today and that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but did not believe in taking
medication. During the call, Bounds' emotions were a mixture of anger, calmness and
sadness. At times, he even began sobbing. Bounds would not provide Ghini with his location.
Based on their conversation, Ghini felt that Bounds was serious about committing suicide.
Ghini relayed this information to FWC Major Meaney, who advised Ghini to keep Bounds on
the phone until they could "ping" his location. Monroe County Sheriff's Office (hereinafter
referred to as MCSO) dispatch was contacted and “pinged” the number Bounds used to call –
(305) 928-0854. The “ping” revealed that his location was in the area of the Cow Key
Channel.
This information was passed on to FWC Captain David Dipre, who is a 25 year
veteran with FWC and has spent his entire career working in the Florida Keys. Dipre, in
turn, contacted several of his officers for assistance, including FWC Officer Glen Way. Way
told Dipre that he was familiar with Bounds' residence, which was on a houseboat anchored
off of Cow Key Channel.
Before responding, Dipre contacted MCSO dispatch and had them "ping" the
Bounds’ phone number a second time to confirm Bounds' location. Metro PCS responded
that the phone was still in the area of Cow Key Channel. Because of that information, Dipre
strongly believed that Bounds was on his houseboat.
FWC Officers Way, Andy Cox, John Hettel, and Marty Messier responded to assist
Dipre with the welfare check of Bounds. MCSO Deputies Freddy Rodriguez and Thomas
Fricke also responded. All officers were wearing their agency issued uniforms. The officers
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responded to the area of Bounds' houseboat via two separately marked FWC boats. Dipre,
Hettel and Cox were on one boat and Way, Messier, Fricke and Rodriguez were on another.
Once there, both FWC boats had visual contact with Bounds' houseboat.
Bounds' houseboat can be best described as two pontoon boats secured together.
One of the pontoon boats has two enclosed wooden structures on it that are attached together.
This appears to be the sleeping/living quarters. On one side are the words "4th Amendment"
written in large letters as well as the registration numbers "FL2674GH". Those registration
numbers return to a 24 foot vessel, which is owned by Bounds. On the front side of the
wooden structure is a sliding glass door, which leads out onto the second pontoon boat, which
appears to be an open air deck/patio area. On the port side of this second boat are the
registration numbers "FL8083LK" which return to a 24 foot vessel also owned by Bounds.
On the port side, between both vessels, is a small floating dock which has several paddle
boards on it.
Multiple attempts were made to contact Bounds. Rodriguez attempted to call

Bounds’ phone number using Dipre’s cell phone, but no one answered. The Public
Announcement System (hereinafter referred to as PA System) of one of the FWC boats was
also used to announce their presence; however, no one responded or exited the houseboat.
The officers also attempted to visually locate Bounds using binoculars, but all the windows
and sliding glass doors on the houseboat had some sort of covering on them. The officers
could not see into the boat or any movement onboard.
Dipre decided to board Bounds' houseboat because multiple attempts to contact

him had been unsuccessful and Bounds had threatened to harm himself earlier that day.
Dipre and Rodriguez boarded Bounds' houseboat while the other officers remained on the
FWC boats. Dipre stood in front of the sliding glass doors and Rodriguez was to the right of
the doors, standing on the floating dock. Both knocked multiple times on the sliding glass
door announcing their presence. There was no response from Bounds or any movement from
inside the boat. Messier boarded and took a cover position on the starboard side of the bow
of the deck/patio pontoon boat.
Fearing even more for Bounds’ safety, Dipre tried opening the sliding glass door to
gain access to the houseboat, but it was locked. Fricke boarded Bounds' houseboat with two
screwdrivers, handing Dipre one of them. Together, they were able to pry open the sliding
glass door. Once the door was open, there was a black curtain which prevented Dipre from
seeing further inside the vessel. Fricke pulled the curtain to one side and Dipre saw Bounds
approaching him while yelling, “Get the fuck out. I have gasoline and will blow this whole
place to hell.” Bounds had both hands above his head. In one hand he held a red,
multi-gallon gas container (6 gallon). Dipre said Bounds was actively pouring gasoline all
over himself and the cabin floor, while holding a "BIC"-style lighter in his other hand. When
Bounds lit the lighter, Dipre yelled at Bounds to “Get back.”
At this time, three officers were physically on Bounds' vessel (patio/deck area) and
the fourth officer, Rodriguez, was on the floating dock, right next to the boat. On this
patio/deck area was a propane tank connected to a grill, a gas generator, and other
combustible items. Dipre was the closest officer and the only officer who had a clear,
unobstructed view of what Bounds' actions were.
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Based on his training and experience, Dipre believed all four officers' lives were in
immediate danger.Dipre believed that even if Bounds only lit himself on fire, it would
instantly spread due to the fact that the gasoline was running off of his body and pooling on
the floor. In addition to the other combustible items onboard, the gasoline fumes were being
contained inside Bounds’ houseboat creating the possibility of an explosion. Dipre felt that if
an explosion occurred, everything on the boat would become shrapnel. Dipre believed that
the lighter had to go out so he gave loud verbal commands for Bounds to get back and put the
lighter down. Bounds did not and Dipre fired his service weapon three times, striking Bounds
at approximately 1:08 p.m. Dipre estimated that he was approximately five feet away from
Bounds at this point.
Fricke was standing by the sliding glass door, holding the black curtain back, so
Dipre could have an unobstructed view. From Fricke's position, he could not see Bounds
holding the lighter, but he could see Bounds with the red gas can, pouring gasoline all over
himself and the floor. Fricke could also smell a strong odor of gasoline. He remembers
Bounds making the statements, "Get the fuck off my boat. I'll blow us all up” followed by
Dipre telling Bounds to, "Put the lighter down. Put the lighter down". When Dipre yelled,
"Retreat. Retreat," Fricke let go of the curtain and Dipre fired his weapon.
Rodriguez was positioned to the right of Fricke and was standing on the floating
dock. He could not see Bounds from this location, but heard Bounds saying, "I'm going to
blow us all up. You are trespassing on my boat." Rodriguez also heard Dipre say, "Drop the
lighter. Drop the gas can." Then he saw Dipre fire his weapon.
Messier was on the starboard side of the bow. Although he could not see Bounds'
face when the black curtain was pulled to the side, he saw someone with a gas can above their
body with liquid coming out. Messier remembers hearing Dipre say, "Put it down. Don't do
it. Put it down. Don't do it." He then heard three gunshots.
Bounds fell to the floor and was immediately secured in handcuffs. He was then
rushed to shore, where Key West Rescue transported Bounds to the hospital.
Although a total of seven law enforcement officers were on scene at the time, only
four were wearing body cameras – Messier, Cox, Hettel and Way. Dipre, Rodriguez, and
Fricke wear not wearing body cameras. Due to the varying locations and positions of the
officers, each body camera (and microphone) picks up something different. There is no
footage of Bounds’ actions or the subsequent shooting.
On Messier's body camera, you can hear Rodriguez leaving Bounds a voice
message that officers were there to assist him (Bounds) in any way possible (12:43 p.m.). On
Messier's and Way's body cameras, you can then hear Rodriguez using the PA System to let
Bounds know that they were there to help him due to the fact that Bounds had made suicidal
statements earlier in the day (12:48 p.m. and 12:50 p.m.). On Messier's and Way's body
cameras, you can hear Dipre and Rodriguez knocking on Bounds' vessel, and on all four
cameras you can hear both men announcing "FWC. Sheriff's Office" (1:04 p.m.).
On Messier’s body camera you can hear the following statements leading up to the
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shooting starting around 1:08:45 p.m. “Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s Office.” “Get the fuck out
of here.” “Get back. Get back.” “Get down. Get down.” “I’m going to shoot you.” “Get
down man. Don’t do it.” “Get the fuck off my boat. You guys are trespassing.” “Get down.
Get down.” “He’s soaking himself in gas.”
On Cox’s body camera, it’s difficult to hear over the wind but you can hear, “Get
the fuck out of here” followed by “Get back. Get back.” (1:08:37 p.m.). A few seconds later
you can hear “Get down. Don’t do it. Get back. Get back.” The three gunshots can be heard
at approximately 1:08:49 p.m.
On all four body cameras can you hear the three gunshots (right before 1:09 p.m.).
Once back at the dock and while awaiting for Key West Rescue to arrive, Messier's and Cox's
body cameras capture Bounds making the following statement: "I wasn't going to set myself
on fire. I wasn't. I really wasn't. I just wanted you to leave me alone. I was scared." (1:16
p.m.)
MCSO Crime Scene Investigator John Underwood processed the houseboat and
collected two “BIC”-style lighters as well as a six-gallon gasoline container missing
approximately one gallon of gasoline. Dipre and Fricke’s clothes were also collected due to
having blood and gasoline on them.
On 10/23/2019, Adam Bounds was interviewed by Florida Department of Law

Enforcement Special Agent Andrew Kempel. During the interview, Bounds admitted that he
contacted the FWC Inspector General in Tallahassee to make a complaint, but that he does
not remember making any other comments. He said the call taker asked him if he was going
to harm himself and he said no, and that he refused to provide his location. Bounds said that
he vaguely remembers the phone call and after he hung up, he stayed on his boat and went to
sleep. Bounds said that he is a heavy sleeper and did not remember any of the officers trying
to make contact with him; whether it be by phone, by hailing, or by pounding on his door.
Bounds said that he awoke to the sound of his door being pried open, so he got out of bed and
approached the door, but doesn't remember what happened next, except that he was shot. He
said he did not have time to say anything and that he doesn’t remember pouring gas on
himself; however, he recalls hearing one of the officers say something about gas and a lighter.
Bounds said he thought the incident occurred at 7 o’clock in the morning. Bounds confirmed
there are no cameras on his houseboat.
Through reviewing Adam Bounds' phone records, Kempel discovered that Bounds
and an individual named Jennifer Cabarga had texted one another on 10/15/2019 (the day of
the incident) at the same time the officers were attempting to make contact with him. Bounds
specifically indicated in a text to Cabarga that "FWC is at my boat now." That text was at
12:41 pm. Bounds' phone records also show that he received three phone calls from Dipre's
cell phone at approximately 12:42 pm, 12:44 pm, and 12:50 pm.
All these events occurred in Monroe County.
Bounds did violate F.S.S. 806.01.1 and 777.04(1) (Attempted Arson) by willfully and
unlawfully attempting to light himself, Captain Dipre and/or his houseboat on fire, by
pouring gasoline over his head and letting it run off his body and onto the floor of the
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houseboat, while simultaneously lighting a lighter. Bounds did an act towards the commission
of Arson but was prevented from doing so.
Bounds did violate F.S.S. 784.07.2c (Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement

Officer) by intentionally and unlawfully threatening Captain Dipre, by pouring gasoline all
over his body, while simultaneously lighting a lighter and saying that he was going to blow
everyone up. This act created a well founded fear in the mind of Captain Dipre that Bounds
was either going to light them and/or the houseboat on fire and/or cause a deadly explosion.

On 10/18/2019, I received from EMS / Rescue via Deputy Rodriguez. the suspect's
clothing he was wearing at the time of the incident. The clothing was still wet with what
smelled like gasoline and stained with what appeared to be blood. The clothing will be
thoroughly dried and photo documented before packaging and possible submission to the
FDLE Labs.
It must be noted that the photos of the bullet holes, with numbered markers in the
curtain and in the sliding glass door are in way or form intended to indicate or suggest the
order in which the shots were fired. The numbers are meant only to show the bullet holes
themselves and to indicate their location and must not be misinterpreted to suggest the order
or sequence of the shots fired.

Evidence in this case has been surrendered to the Property & Evidence Division,
except Capt. Dipre's duty weapon, magazines for that weapon and the Capt.s duty belt
because FDLE Agent Kemple told me there were still some questions regarding those items.
Those items are in my secure evidence locker in the Crime lab.
I was told 10/31/2019 that the gas can collected at the original processing of the scene will
be sen to the State Fire Lab at the earliest possible time.

On 11/20/2019, a search warrant for Adam Bounds' Facebook account was

approved by SAO Christina Cory. It was also signed by Judge Wilson on that same day.
On 11/21/2019, that search warrant was uploaded into the Facebook website.
On 12/11/2019, I received an email from Facebook which stated:
Hello,
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Facebook is unable to fulfill your search warrant because it fails to include a direction for the
results of the search to be returned to the court, as required by state law. Please provide an
amended warrant so we can process your request. If you are aware of authority to the
contrary, please provide it for our review.
Thank you,
Law Enforcement Response Team
Patrick McCullough is presently looking into this matter.
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On 01/03/2020, version #2 of the Search Warrant was approved, signed, and

uploaded into the Facebook website.
On 01/06/2020, an email was sent from Facebook stating:
Hello,
We are in receipt of your new legal process, and we are processing it in case number 4297859.
Thank you,
Law Enforcement Response Team
2/22/2020 04:38 INVESTIGATIVE GABAY, JOHN S154 S8602 6/3/2020 09:40

On the day of this incident, Special Agent Mid Quad from FDLE interviewed Dep. Thomas
Fricke, Dep. Rodriguez, Off. Marty Messier, and Off. Jonathan Hettel.
Thomas Fricke:
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On 10/15/2019, he was riding with Dep. Rodriguez for the day. They were
dispatched to a call reference a suicidal subject on a boat. They met with Off. Glen Way and
Off. Marty Messier (FWC) at the dock by the Perry Hotel. They left the dock together on one
boat (Boat#1)and met Capt. Dave Dipre, Lt. Andy Cox, and Off. John Hettel (FWC), who
were on a second boat (Boat#2) and were already on the water and in the area of Mr. Bounds’
vessel. Way informed Fricke that in addition to Bounds making suicide threats, he also had
outstanding warrants. A decision was made for Rodriguez to use Dipre’s phone to try to
make contact with Bounds because of the fact that Bounds did not like FWC.
Rodriguez called Bounds two or three times, leaving voice messages each time.
Rodriguez’s messages were something to the effect of, “This is Freddy with MCSO. We’re
here to help you. We understand that you made suicidal statements.” At this point they were
in close proximity of Bounds’ vessel. Rodriguez then got onto the other FWC boat with
Dipre. Unknown who used the P.A. but it was used multiple times, but no response from
Bounds. Fricke also used binoculars to attempt to locate Bounds on his boat, but no response
or movement.
Rodriguez and Dipre boarded Bounds’ boat from the helm side or front of the
boat. Messier was covering them using a long gun. Rodriguez and Dipre were knocking on
Bounds’ door and saying, “This is MCSO. This is FWC. Open the door. Come out. We are
here to help you.” Still no sight of Bounds. Fricke was aware that Bounds’ phone was
“pinged” by MCSO , so they knew that at least his phone was on that boat. Dipre attempted,
but could not get the front door open on Bounds’ vessel. Way had some tools on his boat, so
Fricke took a couple of screwdrivers and boarded Bounds’ vessel and handed the tools to
Dipre. Fricke assisted Dipre in getting the front door open. Someone announced, “FWC.
MCSO. Come out with your hands up. We just need to talk to you.” Fricke then hears
screaming, “Get the fuck off my boat. I’ll blow us all up.”
There was a black curtain behind the door and Fricke pulled it to one side. Dipre
said, “Sir. Come out with your hands up.” Fricke said that they all could now smell gasoline.
Dipre said, “Put the lighter down. Put the lighter down.” Fricke heard Bounds say, “I’ll
blow us all the fuck. I don’t give a fuck.” Dipre then said, “Retreat. Retreat.” Fricke
dropped the curtain and he heard Dipre fire 2 shots. Fricke could see Bounds pouring
gasoline out of a red, 5 gallon gas can. He was pouring it on himself, the floor, splashing it
everywhere. From his view, Fricke did not see Bounds with the lighter. Fricke then assisted
with cuffing Bounds because Bounds was fighting them. Bounds was wearing shorts, no shirt.
Fricke and Dipre secured the crime scene as Bounds was being transported to shore.
Martin Messier:
Over the FWC radio, Messier heard Dipre call Way and advise of him that a
subject was on the phone with the Inspector General’s Office and this subject had made
comments to hurt himself. Specifically, this subject said he was going to jump out in front of
a bus. Dipre told both Messier and Way that they were going to respond to this subject’s
vessel. Messier was aware that this subject’s phone was “pinged” (unknown by whom) and it
came back to the area of the Cow Key Channel. Messier did not remember the name of the
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subject, but said it was the same subject who had been shot (Adam Bounds).
Messier met Way at Stock Island Marina Village. Rodriguez and Fricke were
already there and all four left on one FWC boat, heading towards Cow Key Channel. They
spotted Bounds’ vessel, which had “4th Amendment” written on the side of it and had two
American flags. Messier said that he was familiar with this vessel. They met the other FWC
boat approximately 200 yards away from Bounds’ vessel. The other FWC boat was carrying
Dipre, Cox, and Hettell.
Dipre made the decision to approach Bounds’ vessel slowly. Knowing that Bounds had issues
with FWC, Rodriguez used the P.A. saying , “This is the MCSO. We understand that you
need some help. We are here to help you. Please come out to the back deck.” Messier said
that Rodriguez repeatedly made it clear, over the P.A., that they were there to assist and for
Bounds to exit his vessel.”
Dipre decided that they needed to do a welfare check on Bounds and make sure he
is ok because he had called the Inspector General and said he wanted to hurt himself or
maybe he had already hurt himself. Both FWC boats approached the starboard stern of
Bounds’ vessel.
Messier got onto the starboard stern of Bounds’ vessel and took cover. Messier had his long
gun out and his job was to provide cover for the entrance door of Bounds’ vessel. Dipre,
Rodriguez, and Fricke had also boarded Bounds’ vessel and Dipre was at the front door.
From Messier’s vantage point, he could not see Fricke or Rodriguez that well. The front door
was locked. Both agencies were announcing who they were and that they were there to help.
Someone said, “We understand you called the Inspector General’s Office. Come on out.”
Way gave a screwdriver to Dipre and Fricke and both officers were able to get the
front door open. AS soon as the front door opened, Messier heard Bounds screaming, “Get
the fuck out of here.” Messier saw that there was a black curtain in front of the door, which
blocked his view inside. Messier believes that Dipre moved the curtain to the side and
Messier could not see Bounds’ face, but saw part of his body and Bounds holding a 5 gallon
gasoline can high above his body and what appeared to be gasoline coming out. Messier
yelled, “He is soaking himself with gasoline” so everyone could hear.
Messier then heard Dipre say, “Put it down. Don’t do it. Put it down. Don’t do
it.” Messier then heard three rounds go off. Dipre was then inside the cabin, Bounds was on
the floor, and Fricke was cuffing him. Messier told Way to call EMS immediately. Bounds
was then moved onto one of the FWC boats and taken to shore. Messier heard Bounds say, “I
can’t believe you shot me. Loosen up the handcuffs.” Messier does not believe that he had
previous encounters with Bounds.
Jonathan Hettel:
Hettel stated that he was in charge of operating the FWC boat (850 Impact) that
he, Dipre, and Cox were on. They met up with the other FWC boat, which was occupied by
the 2 Deputies and both Way and Messier from FWC. They discussed the fact that they had a
possible suicidal person who, based off the phone “ping”, might be on the vessel they were
going to. They spoke about the comments that Bounds had made which were that he had
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broken up with his girlfriend, he was threatening suicide, and threatening to kill himself. So
the officers were there to do a welfare check on Bounds. Hettel was also aware that Bounds
had an active Warrant. Binoculars were used to see if there was any movement on Bounds’
vessel. Then the P.A. was used…letting Bounds know that they wanted him to come out so
they could talk to him and make sure he was ok. They make several attempts to get Bounds’
attention, but dido not see any movement on the boat. Rodriguez then got onto his boat
(Hettel’s).
Hettel drove right up to Bounds’ vessel and Dipre and Rodriguez boarded the
vessel by use of the “floating dock.” Hettel then said he backed away and took a tactical
position. Hettel said that Dipre was banging for several minutes, trying to get Bounds’
attention, saying “Come out. We need to talk to you.” Hettel said that there was no
indication/movement/sound from Bounds so the possibility was that either he was not there or
he had already killed himself.
Hettel said that Dipre used a screwdriver to get the door open on Bounds’ vessel.
When the door opened, “All hell broke loose.” There was screaming. Hettel heard Dipre say,
“Show me your hands” and he heard Bounds say, “Get out of here. I’m going to kill you. I’m
going to kill everyone.” Lots of screaming back and forth and then Hettel heard 3 gunshots.
Hettel and Cox then drove back up to Bounds’ vessel and Cox boarded the vessel to assist.
Hettel saw that Bounds had been shot and was being put in handcuffs, so Hettel drove back to
shore with the intention of bringing EMS back to Bounds’ vessel.
Hettel never saw Bounds on the veseel. He only saw Dipre get the sliding glass
door open and then Dipre “draw” his weapon.
Hettel said that he had been in the courtroom before while Bounds was there and
Bounds was very hostile towards FWC. Hettel said that several months prior, he had done an
intel report so other officers were aware to use caution when approaching Bounds’ vessel.
Hettel said that the main reason that the officers went out to make contact with
Bounds was for a welfare check.
Freddy Rodriguez:
Rodriguez said that he was dispatched to Stock Island Marina to assist FWC with
a welfare check on a subject. Rodriguez was aware that this subject (Adam Bounds) made a
call to someone stating he was suicidal and wanted to kill himself. Rodriguez was also aware
that Bounds was supposed to be in court at 9am, but never showed. Rodriguez boarded the
FWC boat and met another FWC boat out on the water. Rodriguez said on his boat was Dep.
Fricke and two other FWC officers. On the other boat was Dipre and two other FWC
officers.
Once in the area of bounds’ vessel, Rodriguez used Dipre’s phone to attempt to
make contact with Bounds. Rodriguez left a voice mail stating that he was with the MCSO,
and he was there to help, because Bounds had asked for help early in the morning. Rodriguez
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also said that they were there to help in any way possible and gave Bounds 5 minutes to listen
to the call and if Bounds did not respond, Rodriguez let him know that he would call back.
Rodriguez did call Bounds again, several minutes later, but it went to voice mail.
Rodriguez then used the P.A. to let Bounds know that he was with the MCSO and
was there with FWC and they were there because Bounds had asked for help earlier in the
morning; that they were there to assist him. Rodriguez reiterated this statement several times
over the P.A., but there was no response or movement from Bounds’ vessel. Rodriguez said
that all the windows on Bounds’ vessel were covered, so they could not see inside. Rodriguez
also used the P.A. to let Bounds know that he also had a warrant and they were there to arrest
him, but still there was no response from Bounds.
Dipre and Rodriguez then boarded Bounds’ vessel. Rodriguez took a position on
the “floating dock.” Rodriguez said that they announced themselves numerous times by
saying this is the MCSO…we are here to help. Please come out. Please unlock the door.
Dipre could not get the sliding glass door open on Bounds’ vessel. Dipre decided that they
needed to know if Bounds was alive or dead, so a decision was made to pry the door open.
Fricke then boarded Bounds’ vessel with a pry tool and handed it to Dipre. Dipre still could
not get the door open, so Fricke used the tool to pry the door from the bottom and the door
slid open. Rodriguez heard a voice from inside the cabin say, “I’m going to blow us all up.
You are trespassing on my boat.”
Rodriguez was behind Fricke and could see that there was a curtain, in front of the
door, blocking their view, so he instructed Fricke to pull the curtain to one side. Rodriguez
saw Dipre take his weapon out and order Bounds to drop the lighter and drop the gas can.
Rodriguez then heard 3 shots. Rodriguez then moved from the floating dock onto Bounds’
vessel. Rodriguez saw Bounds, inside the cabin, on the ground bleeding. The floor was
covered in gasoline and there was still gasoline actively pouring out of a huge gas can.
Rodriguez moved this gas can from the interior of the cabin to the outside. Rodriguez then
informed dispatch that they needed EMS to meet them at Coconut Mallory. Rodriguez was
on the FWC boat, which brought Bounds to shore for medical attention.
Rodriguez said that he had a short conversation with Bounds either while
transporting him to shore or once at land. Bounds said that no one would help him and
Rodriguez explained to him that they were there to help him. Rodriguez told Bounds that he
called someone that morning stating that he wanted to hurt himself. Bounds replied that he
called the District Attorney’s Office. Rodriguez told him that information was passed onto
the MCSO, so that was the reason they were there…to help him.
Officer Glen Way was interviewed by Special Agent Andrew Kemple from FDLE.
Glen Way:
Way stated that he was the boat operator the day of the incident. He was aware
that Bounds had called the FWC Inspector General’s Office; making threats to do harm to
himself. Way went to Stock Island Marina, which is where the FWC boat was docked, and
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met with Messier, Fricke, and Rodriguez. They relocated to the area where Bounds’ vessel
was anchored and Way was familiar with this vessel.
Way maneuvered the FWC boat so officers could safely board Bounds’ vessel.
Way described it as a patio, with plants, a generator, lobster traps, “knick knacks”, etc…Way
said that Dipre and Rodriguez initially boarded Bounds’ vessel. Then Fricke got onto
Bounds’ vessel to assist with opening the front door.
Way was not in a position to visually see Bounds. Way did see the front door slide
open and then heard yelling. “Get on the ground. He’s pouring gasoline on himself.” Way
also heard 3 gunshots.
After the gunshots, Messier handed Way his long gun, so it could be secured. Way
then handed a trauma kit and gloves to Messier and Way advised his dispatch that shots were
fired.
Within a few minutes, Bounds was placed onto Way’s boat. Bounds said, “I can’t
believe you shot me.” Way said that Bounds was screaming…apparently in pain. Way took
Bounds, Rodriguez, Cox, and Messier to meet EMS at shore. Dipre and Fricke stayed behind.
Lt. Andy Cox was interviewed by Special Agent Kristen Hoffacker
Andy Cox:
On the day of the incident, due to FWC radio traffic, Cox said he was aware that Bounds had
called the FWC Internal Affairs Office (FWC Attorney General) and had threatened to
commit suicide. Cox said that he was familiar with Bounds, due to prior Law Enforcement
encounters. Cox then went direct with I.A. and spoke to them to get the facts (approximately
11:45am). They informed Cox that they were on the phone with Bounds and he was
threatening suicide. Cox then relayed to them what information he knew about Bounds. Cox
mentioned a Law Enforcement Bulletin that FWC distributed about Bounds because Bounds
had previously used threatening language with the FWC officers when in court. Cox then
responded to City Marina in Key West, where he boarded a FWC boat with Hettel and Dipre.
They then headed out Cow Key Channel in the direction of where Bounds’ vessel
was anchored. Cox said he had just recently seen Bounds’ vessel east of the Cow Key
Channel. They met the other FWC vessel on the water, which had Way, Messier, Fricke, and
Rodriguez on it. Cox said they approached Bounds’ vessel from the port side and the other
FWC boat approached from the stern side.
Cox was not sure who used the FWC P.A., but it was used several times asking
Bounds to come out and speak with the officers, but there was no response. The P.A. was also
used to inform Bounds that he had an active warrant and to come out and speak with the
officers, but still no response. Cox also said that they drove all the way around the boat, but
because all the windows had coverings on them, they could not see inside.
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Cox said that Dipre then decided that they needed to board Bounds’ vessel to do a
welfare check because Bounds had threatened to commit suicide. Dipre and one of the
deputies (Rodriguez) then boarded Bounds’ vessel and knocked on the front sliding glass door
several times announcing themselves; MCSO. FWC…come out. We need to speak with you.
Still there was no answer. Cox said they thought something was wrong, so they (Dipre and
Fricke) pried open the front door. Fricke was now also on Bounds’ vessel as well. The front
door opened, Fricke pulled the curtain back, and Dipre started yelling orders. Cox said he
was not sure of the exact words Dipre used, but it was something like, “Drop the lighter.”
Cox said Dipre said this several times and he believes Dipre ordered Bounds to “show his
hands” several times and then Dipre unholstered and fired his weapon 3 times.
Cox said that he could see Dipre and the two deputies from his vantage point, but
he could not see Bounds. Hettel then moved his boat forward and Cox boarded Bounds’
vessel. Once on the boat, Cox could smell the odor of gasoline and mentioned that the floor
was slippery from it. Cox also mentioned that gasoline was presently on his boots and pants.
Cox said they slid the gas can out and he moved it off to the side, as far away as he could.
Once cuffed, Cox assisted with moving Bounds out of the cabin, onto the deck of the boat,
searched him, and assisted with moving Bounds onto the FWC boat so he could be taken to
shore. Cox said that Bounds did make several statements, but he could not remember what
he said.
Way drove Bounds, Cox, Messier, and Rodriguez back to shore. Dipre and Fricke
stayed behind on Bounds’ vessel. Cox said he used his portable radio to inform his dispatch
that Bounds was conscious and breathing. Cox remembers Bounds say that he was having
trouble breathing, wanted to be left alone, and he wasn’t trying to light himself on fire, but
Cox is not sure when these statements were made.
On 10/23/2019, Special Agent Andrew Kemple and David Quiggy interviewed

Adam Bounds at Jackson South Medical Center Room #271. Bounds was read "Miranda
Warning" prior to any questioning.
Bounds:
Bounds stated that he called Internal Affairs and made a complaint. Bounds said
that he did not make any other comments, but "they" asked him if he wanted to hurt himself
and where he was at, but Bounds did not feel safe or comfortable telling them where he was
and he told them that he did not want to hurt himself. Bounds said that he vaguely
remembers the phone call, does not know how long he was on the phone with them, but after
that, the day was a blur to him. Bounds said that after the phone call, he stayed on his boat
and went to sleep.
Bounds said he awoke to "three cops with guns drawn and I'm getting shot." He
remembers one of the officers saying something about gas and that is all Bounds remembers.
Bounds said that he is not a violent person and he has never done anything in his past to
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indicate that he is violent. Bounds reiterated that all he remembered was looking down the
barrel of a pistol and an assault rifle. Bounds said that he knew he was shot by the guy with
the assault rifle and then Dipre shot him.
Kemple then asked Bounds if he ever heard the officers approaching his vessel and
Bounds replied "no". Bounds then said he is a heavy sleeper and he didn't hear them.
Bounds said he did not remember any officers trying to make contact with him by phone,
from outside the vessel, or by pounding on his door. Bounds said the first time he was aware
that someone was on his vessel was when his door was pried open. Bounds said he remembers
seeing 2 blue screwdrivers on the floor and when the door slid open, he did not know what
was going on. Bounds said when the door slid open, he got out of bed, walked up to the door,
but doesn't remember after that. Bounds did remember someone saying "he has gas" and
something about a lighter and then he was shot.
Kemple then asked Bounds if he had gas, but Bounds said he didn't remember.
Bounds said that he didn't have gas on him when he was brought to the hospital.
Bounds said he remembers after he was shot, he looked down and saw the hole in
his side. Bounds said that he doesn't remember being transported to shore or being
transported in a helicopter to Jackson Memorial. But he does remember the look "they" had
in their eyes and "they" tried to kill him.
Bounds did admit that he has made sad, depressing posts on Facebook.
Bounds then started talking about how he is constantly being harassed by FWC .
He said in the last few months, he has received 10 tickets in the mail from them and many of
the tickets have been dismissed in court, but others have turned into Misdemeanors. Because
of this recent harassment, he called to make a complaint. He said that he has been trying to
find help to get FWC off his back and be left alone.
Kemple asked Bounds if he knew Dirpre and Bounds said he did not and has never
had any contact with any FWC officers, except for court, because all his tickets have come in
the mail.
Kemple asked Bounds about his dog and Bounds said that he was afraid, so he sent
the dog to stay with his friends, but Bounds could not remember what day that was. Bounds
then said that he had a warrant, from missing a court date, and that was the reason he gave
the dog to his friends.
Bounds said that he lives in fear of FWC because of the harassment.
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Cox Body Camera:
12:51...I can hear someone on the other boat using the P.A. It is windy, but I hear
something to the effect of , "this is the Sheriff's Office. You have a warrant. Come out now".
Cox, Hettel, and Dipre are discussing options. Dipre is using binoculars, but cannot see inside
Bounds' vessel and he states he does not see any movement. Bounds' vessel is seen via the
body camera.
12:57...They meet with the other FWC boat to make a plan. It is windy and hard
to hear the conversation.
13:02...Dipre and Rodriguez board Bounds' vessel via the floating dock. As the
FWC boat pulls away, I can see Messier is now crouched down by the steering wheel of
Bounds' vessel and the other FWC vessel is up against the bow of Bounds' vessel.
13:04-13:05...I can hear someone saying multiple times that this is the Sheriff's
Office. Open up. FWC. We need to talk.
13:06-13:07...I can hear a discussion about a pry bar or screwdriver and can still
hear someone asking Bounds to come out and talk . I can see Bounds' vessel and Fricke get
off the other FWC vessel and onto Bounds'.
13:08...I hear Rodriguez, "Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Office". I hear, "Get the fuck
out of hear" and another voice, "Get back. Get back". Another voice, "Get down. Don't do
it". Multiple persons...."Get back. Get back. Get back. Get down". "He's soaking
himself". Then 3 shots. Cox is telling Hettel to get him up there. Then there is a lot of
screaming. "Calll EMS". "Watch it. It's slippery". "Is the lighter secure? Are his hands
secure?" "Please help me". "Get him out in the open air. Make sure he doesn't have a
lighter."
13:10..."I thought you were going to kill us my friend. You had gas and a lighter".
13:10...I can see Bounds cuffed on the floor of his boat. The officers assisting him
in getting to his feet and putting him on one of the FWC boats.
13:12...Enroute back to shore. Bounds is on the floor of the FWC boat and Messier
has him secured.
13:14...At the dock. Bounds stating he can't breathe, talking about his kidneys,
asking to loosen a cuff
13:16.41...Bounds says "I wasn't going to set myself on fire. I wasn't. I really
wasn't. I wanted you to leave me alone. I was scared".
13:16 ...View of Bounds on the floor of the FWC boat
13:18.16...Someone tells Bounds that he smells like gas
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Hettel Body Camera:
Hettel is driving one of the FWC boats so 12:51-12:54 is a view of the steering
wheel
12:52...Discussing that the windows are blacked out
12:53...Hettel discussing that Bounds said in court that "they" were out to get him
and that "they" want to shoot/kill his dog.
12:54...View of Cox on front of boat holding a long gun
12:55...Discussing options....wind noise...hard to hear
12:56..."If we knock on the door and he doesn't come out, I say we pepper spray."
"I don't have a problem with that." (Unk who speaking)
12:57...Discussing options with the other FWC boat
12:58...Dipre Discussing that they need to make contact with him because of
suicidal threats...possibility that he may already be dead
13:03...Hettel drives up to "4th Amedment" and Rodriguez and Dipre board the
vessel? Body camera does not show clear view of this
13:04...Can see Rodriguez and Dipre on Bounds' vessel near the front sliding glass
door
13:04.46...Can hear someone saying "Sheriff's Office" "Adam, we need you to

open up." "Monroe County Sheriff's Office" (Inaudible)
13:05.30...Can hear someone saying "Sheriff's Office. FWC. Come on. Let us
in." "We gotta talk"
13:06...Can hear someone saying "If we have to we can tow it to shore and get
some breaching tools." "I say break the window now."
The view continually changes from the steering wheel, to Cox on the front of the
boat with a long gun, and at times Bounds' vessel. Hettel has to continuously reposition the
boat, due to the current.
13:06...Hear voices talking about a big screwdriver and a pry bar
13:07.20...Can hear someone saying "Sheriff's Office. FWC. We need you to come
out. We need to talk to you." (Lots of wind in Hettel's mic)
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13:08.34...Can hear multiple voices "Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Office. Get back.
Get down." (Difficult to hear because of wind noise)
13:08.43...Can hear multiple voices "Get down. Get back. Get down." (Still
difficult to hear because of wind noise)
13:08.50...Can hear 3 gun shots
13:09...Hettel drives up to Bounds' vessel and Cox gets on it. Can hear someone
saying, "He's got gasoline all over. He had a lighter." (Not sure what was exactly
said)
13:09...Can see the officers on Bounds' vessel, but cannot see Bounds
13:09.15...Someone says, "Call EMS."
13:09.55...Hettel drives back to Coconut Mallory
13:13...Hettel at the dock
13:14.30...Other FWC Boat arrives at dock w/Bounds
13:14.57...Can see Bounds handcuffed, fetal position, on floor of other FWC Boat
13:15.25...Bounds? says, "I can't breathe." And someone advises him that EMS is
on the way
13:15.55...Bounds speaking (inaudible) then says "Help me. Please. You're

supposed to help me." Someone advises that EMS is on the way.
13:16.12...Messier checking Bounds' pockets.....officer safety
13:16.19...Hettel asks, "Is he soaked in gasoline?" Multiple voices answer "Yes"
13:17.03...Bounds says, "I can't breathe." (Bounds is still on the other FWC
Boat waiting for EMS)
13:17.26...Hettel advises dispatch to let EMS know that Bounds is covered in

gasoline
13:18...Hettel clearing a path for EMS
13:20.35...EMS on scene and Hettel advising them that Bounds is covered in gas
13:23.40...View of EMS on dock....taking Bounds from the FWC Boat and moving
him onto the stretcher
13:23.57...Ken Fricke taking pictures of Bounds on the stretcher, using his cell
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phone
13:24.35...Cleaning the boat (blood)
Messier Body Camera:
Initial view is the inside of the FWC Boat
12:43.48...Can hear Rodriguez saying, "We are here to assist you in any way
possible. The Sheriff's Office is here for you. So, I am going to call you back in about 5
minutes after you listen to this message. CAll you back in about five." (Some is hard to
understand because of wind noise)
12:44.15...Can hear Rodriguez saying, "I left him a message. I told him I would
call him back in five."
12:45.06...Can hear Messier say, "Let Freddy talk to him on the P.A. if he don't
answer the phone." Someone responds, "The P.A. is next."
12:45.29...Someone says, "Let's move in a little closer where he can hear us better.
Let Freddy talk to him on the phone."
12:47.45...Someone says, "His back door looks like it's open. We're going to swing
around a little bit to see if we can get a better view of the back door."
12:48.03...Someone says, "Freddy. Check them curtains. Are the curtains

covering the back door too?" ...Response, "It looks like. Get the eyes."
12:48.15...Rodriguez says, "It looks like they may be partially open."
12:48.40...Rodriguez on the P.A...."Adam. This is the Sheriff's Office. Can you

step out on the deck for us please. Adam. This is the Sheriff's Office. We're here to help.
You said you needed some assistance. This is Deputy Rodriguez with the Sheriff's Office.
Please step out."
12:49.12...Rodriguez asks if there is any movement in the curtains. Someone

replies, "No. Nothing" In the window either? "Nope"
12:49.30...Rodriguez on the P.A., "Adam. You spoke with someone earlier today.
Wanting some help. We are here to help. Adam, if you want to talk we are here to talk. Step
out on the deck for us please."
12:52.03...Rodriguez on the P.A.. "Adam. This is the Sheriff's Office and FWC.
You have a warrant for your arrest. You need to come out now. "
12:54.48...Discussing options on boarding the vessel
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12:55.08...Messier says, "You need to throw fucking gas in there. That's what you
need to do. This is fucking horrible."
12:55.13...Rodriguez says, "Guys..It's not a Felony warrant. He's not a felon. We

don't know if he's really in there or not. I say we get the fuck out of here. It's a misdemeanor
warrant."
Messier's view is still the floor/inside of the FWC Boat
12:57.45...Discussing that the windows are blacked out and best options for
boarding the vessel.
13:03.20...Now have a view of the other FWC Boat and Rodriguez getting onto
Bounds' vessel. Messier also gets on Bounds' vessel, but from his position, can only see the
deck/generator on Bounds' vessel.
13:04.36...Someone says, "Are you trying to break the door down?" (Messier's
mic is picking up the sound of the water hitting the boat...hard to hear)
13:04.55...Can hear knocking and Rodriguez saying, "Sheriff's Office. Adam, we

need you to open up. Sheriff's Office. Adam, we need you to open up. Monroe County
Sheriff's Office. FWC. Adam, we need you to open up. Come on. "
13:05.35...Can hear more knocking and someone saying, "Adam Bounds. We need
you to open up. Come on. Sheriff's Office. FWC. Come on. Listen."
13:06.10...Someone says, "I'm sure he has everything locked."
13:06.32...Messier says, "You can break a window. That door...a pry bar will pop it
right open."
13:06.53...Discussing what tools they may have or do they need to call the Fire
Dept
13:07.28...More knocking and Dipre says, "Adam. If you can hear us, this is Capt.
Dipre with FWC. We need you to come out man. We need to talk to you."
Messier's view is still the deck/generator on Bounds' vessel
13:08.42...Messier says, "You're open." Then a commotion......Rodriguez says,

"Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Office." Then mixture of multiple voices...."Get the fuck out of
here." "Get back. Get back. Get down now. Get down now. I'm going to shoot you. I'm
going to shoot you. Get down man. Don't do it." "Get the fuck off my boat." "Get back.
Get back. Get back. Get down." "He's soaking himself in gas."
13:09.01...3 shots heard...then screaming.....Messier now starts moving towards the

door
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13:09.09...Messier says, "He's got gasoline all over. He had a lighter."
13:09.13...Multiple voices, "Get down. Get back. Get back. Put your hands up
now. Don't move. I'll kill you right now. I'll shoot you right now." "Call Ems"
13:09.47...Messier says, "Is the lighter secure. Are his hands secure? We don't
have a lighter?"
13:09.55...Multiple voices saying, "Help me please." "Just relax." "Get him on

the boat as quick as we can." "Get him out in the open air." "Make sure his hands don't
have the lighter." "Check his hands." "His hands are cuffed. I got him. I cuffed him." "No
lighter in his hands?" "No...no lighter." "Get him on the closest boat...somehow, someway."
13:10.15...Messier's camera has view of Bounds on the floor, cuffed, after he has
been shot.
13:10.55...Bounds says, "Somebody help me. I don't feel safe with you guys."
Someone replies, "I know you don't. I don't either."
13:11.25...Bounds being escorted onto the FWC Boat. Bounds says, "Please get me
to a hospital. Please." Rodriguez responds, "We're going there. That's where we are going
right now." Bounds says, "Please go. I hurt. Go fast."
Messier's view is now of Bounds on the floor of the FWC Boat
13:12.06...Bounds says he needs to lie down and then screams
13:12.22...Bounds says, "I can't believe you guys shot me."
13:12.30...FWC Boat is now enroute to Coconut Mallory to meet EMS
13:14.05...Bounds says, "I can't breathe. I can't breathe. Somebody help me

please."
13:14.22...Messier says, "Make sure EMS knows what we got."
13:14.25...Bounds says, "You almost killed a wounded man. So you did it for me.
Good job gentleman"
13:14.50...View of FWC Boat docking at Coconut Mallory
13:14.51...Bounds says, "Someone please help me. " Someone replies, "We got
help coming for you right now." Bounds says, "I can' breathe. Everything is on fire."
Someone replies, "Just lay still. Just lay still. EMS is almost here." Bounds says, "You guys
fucked me up good......I can't breathe. Ican't breathe." Someone replies, "Just lay still."
Bounds says, "You're in my kidneys. You got my kidneys damn it.......Can you unloosen that
cuff a little . I can't feel my hand. Please. Anything. Help me please. You guys are supposed
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to help me " Someone replies, "We got EMS on the way. They are going to be here in a little
bit."
13:16.18...Someone says, "Marty..I didn't check his pockets for extra lighters and
stuff."
13:16.30...Hettel asks, "Is he soaked in gasoline?" Messier replies, "Yup."
********* 13:16.37...Bounds says, "Please help me. Can you loosen that cuff a little . Please. "
Messier replies, "Stand by partner." Then Bounds says, "I wasn't going to set myself on fire.
I wasn't. I really wasn't. I just wanted you to leave me alone. I was scared.......my crotch is
on fire. Please..I can't breathe."
13:18.10...Bounds says, "Where is my help. You guys are not helping me."
Multiple voices reply, "They are coming. They are coming now. There is nothing we can do
for you right now except sit here. You smell like gas. He poured gas all over himself. "
13:18.25...Bounds says, "You broke into my boat." Rodriguez replies, "You called
me sir and said that you wanted to commit suicide. You said that you wanted to kill yourself."
Bounds says, "No I did not." Rodriguez replies, "We needed to make sure. We have it on
tape. We have it on tape. You were on a recorded line." Bounds replies, "I called the
Attorney General asking for help." Rodriguez replies, "We came to help. We wanted to
make sure you were ok and then we find you soaking gasoline with a lighter in your hand."
Bounds replies, "You broke into my boat. You violated my house." Rodriguez replies, "All
you had to do was come up to the door. That's what we were there for."
13:19.27...Bounds says, "Please help me." Someone replies that they are trying to
block as much of the sun as he can. Bounds says, "You see me die like this." Messier replies,
"You are not going to die buddy. You are going to be alright." Bounds complaining of the
cuffs and was advised that as soon as help gets there and they get the gasoline off of him.
13:19.55...Bounds says, "I can't breathe." Someone replies that he is breathing

and to calm down and breathe in and out slowly
13:20.17...Bounds says, "I can't breathe. I need oxygen please." Bounds is advised
that EMS is almost arrival
13:20.50...Bounds says, "Please. Please..(Unk?)...I don't want to die. I don't want

to die. I don't want to die like this. I really don't."
13:21.36...Bounds says, "I can't breathe. I can't breathe."
13:21.56...Bounds having a conversation with EMS?
13:22.45...Cuffs are removed as EMS evaluates him......he is then placed on a

backboard and lifted onto a stretcher on the dock.
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Powell Body Camera:
13:23...View of KW Rescue taking Bounds off the FWC boat, transporting to

ambulance, then hospital, then Trauma Star
13:30...In the ambulance, someone asks if there is a way to vent the gas fumes
13:43...Trauma Star starts up and can only hear the helicopter after that
Powell Part 2:
14:23...the remainder of the flight and landing at Jackson
Way Body Camera:
Way is driving one of the FWC boats, so much of the view is the steering wheel
12:48...Rodriguez on the P.A. "Adam, this is the Sheriff's Office. Can you step out
on the deck for us please. Adam this is the Sheriff's Office. We are here to help. You said
you needed some assistance. This is Dep. Rodriguez with the Sheriff's Office. Please step out
on the deck please."
12:49...Rodriguez and Fricke discussing that there is no movement on the boat.
12:49...Rodriguez on the P.A. "Adam, you spoke with someone earlier today
wanting some help. We are here to help. Adam if you want to talk, we are here to talk. Step
out on the deck for us please.
12:50...Someone asks Fricke if there is any movement and he says, "Nothing."
12:51...Rodriguez on the P.A. "Adam, this is the Sheriff's Office and FWC. You
have a warrant for your arrest. You need to come out now."
12:52...Fricke says, "Still got nothing."
12:52...Rodriguez says there is no movement and no way to know if he is really in

there or not.
12:57...They meet with the other FWC boat to make a plan
13:04...Way pulls his boat up to Bounds' vessel.
13:04-13:05...Can hear knocking and "Sheriff's Office. Adam, we need you to

open up. Sheriff's Office. Adam, we need you to open up. Monroe County Sheriff's Office,
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FWC, Adam we need you to open up. Come on."
13:05...Windy now and hard to hear everything clearly...."Adam Bounds we need

you to open up. Come on. Sheriffs Office, FWC..come on...let us in."
13:06...Can hear Fricke asking Way for a pry bar.
13:07...Way letting someone know he has a tool kit and a screwdriver
13:07...Can hear someone still asking Adam to come out and talk
13:08.35....Can hear Rodriguez, "Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's Office." Then

Bounds? "Get the Fuck out of here." Then multiple voices...."Get back, get back. Get down
now. Get down now. Get down man. Don't do it." "He's soaking himself in gas."
13:08.50...3 shots heard
13:09...Way calls for EMS
13:10.40...View of bow of Bounds' vessel with officers on it
13:14...Back at dock

On 03/13/2020 at 1130 a.m. I went to the Property and Evidence Division to
examine evidence and collect samples from item # 7 ( a six (6) gallon gasoline can that the
suspect allegedly used to pour gasoline on himself and in the interior of the boat. Under P.R. #
167690, with the help of State Fire Marshal Galan, I collected four ( 4 ) sample swabs of
suspected gasoline and placed them in a sterile, sealed metal container for submission to the
State Fire Marshal's Lab. The gas can was was repackaged and sealed and left back into the
custody of Property Division. The samples collected are listed in the F7 portion of this report.
Photos of the process used to collect the evidence are in the "Attachments".
Nothing further at this time.
5/21/2020 14:03 SUPPLEMENT MIXON, LINDA ELIZABETH S150 S7875 5/21/2020 15:16
Status: APPROVED COLEMAN, DENNIS E 5/22/2020 11:15
At approximately 1045am on 5/21/20, as a courtesy, I called Defendant, Adam

Bounds on his cellular, I was trying to see if he wanted to meet with us about the active case.
We had a warrant for him and did not know if he was in Monroe County or Ft. Meyers. I
called Communications and gave them Bounds address in Ft. Meyers, so that a local Officer
could attempt to serve the warrant in Ft. Meyers. My phone was on speaker with Det. Gabay
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in my Office. Bounds answered his phone and immediately told us to talk to his lawyer and
provided the number for same. He stated that any communication was to be had with his
attorney. I said ok and he asked if he had a warrant. I told Mr. Bounds that I would call his
lawyer and we disconnected. When Mr. Heffernan, an attorney from Miami called back, he
was advised that there was a warrant for his clients arrest. Details were not provided.
At approximately 215pm, I called Communications and had them check on the
warrant service in Ft. Meyers, They told me that Bounds was in custody in Lee County. All
notifications were made.

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Warrant number MCSO20ARR001877 was processed by Detective Gabay on May 20, 2020.
Assistant State Attorney Christine Poist reviewed and approved the information. Judge
Jones signed and issued the warrant with a total bond set at $75,000.
Warrant was clerked with Felony office. The warrant was delivered to the Monroe County
Sheriffs Warrants Division.
Affidavit of Costs for Investigation
Richard Ramsay
Sheriff of Monroe County
State of Florida VS Adam Bounds

Case Number MCSO19OFF7669
Pursuant to Chapter 939.01 of Florida Statues, the following summary of hours involved in
the investigation of defendant, Adam Bounds and in accordance with Chapter 939.01 of
Florida Statutes are presented to the Court to be entered in the judgment rendered against
the convicted person.
Deputy Gabay's hours: 30 hrs @ $40.00 hr= $1,200
Total = $1,200
I certify that the hours stated and the itemized costs listed accurately reflect those costs
incurred in the investigation of this defendant, Adam Bounds, as cited in the listed case
number.
Richard Ramsay
Sheriff of Monroe County

By:
D/S Gabay 8602/S154
< END OF NARRATIVE >
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Offense Status Yes -- Cleared Reporting Officer
Closed - Cleared # Clearances 1 S154 GABAY, JOHN
Clearance Date 06/08/2020 MCSO\DIST 1 CIU
Warr./Arr. No. Clearance Type Arrest
Except. Clear. Type *Forward for Approval / Followup To :
Age Classification ADULT MCSO\DIST 1 ROAD PATROL
Supervisor APPROVED Case Screening Supv. Investigator
LINDA ELIZABETH MIXO LINDA ELIZABETH MIXON
Yes Concur No S154
Date Time No PtlF/U No Date Time GABAY, JOHN
06/03/2020 09:44 No InvF/U No 06/03/2020 09:44
Report Last Modified 06/03/2020 09:44
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OFFENSE REPORT MONROE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

MCSO19OFF007669 Printed On: 06/16/2020 @ 08:47

Last First Middle Title R S DOB Age

[OP/OTHER ] MNI ID: MCSO17MNI015358

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[OP/OTHER ] MNI ID: MCSO04MNI019487

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[V /VICTIM ] MNI ID: MCSO07MNI000896

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Victim/Offender Relationship: Offender Known To Victim: No

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[V /VICTIM ] MNI ID: MCSO05MNI023744

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[V /VICTIM ] MNI ID: MCSO78MNI199576

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PROPERTY ITEMS [ S ]=Stolen [ * ]=Stolen/Recovered [ M ]=Missing [ L ]=Lost [ D ]=Damaged/Destroyed

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TOTALS - S: $0.00 *: $0.00 M: $0.00 L: $0.00

County accident report will be completed by this Sergeant.

10/16/2019 09:38 SUPPLEMENT RODRIGUEZ, FREDDY 1112 S7889 4/30/2020 09:21

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10/16/2019 11:51 SUPPLEMENT UNDERWOOD, JOHN S160 S9217 10/25/2019 10:06

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10/16/2019 14:46 SUPPLEMENT FRICKE, THOMAS K116 S9467 10/19/2019 11:12

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10/17/2019 12:05 SUPPLEMENT FRICKE, KEN S155 S9169 10/17/2019 12:12

10/17/2019 15:00 SUPPLEMENT UNDERWOOD, JOHN S160 S9217 10/17/2019 15:02

10/18/2019 14:46 SUPPLEMENT GABAY, JOHN S154 S8602 5/21/2020 15:03

On 10/16/2019, I was given this case to investigate. A summary of the case is as

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Way, Messier, Rodriguez, and Fricke on one boat. (Originally)

On 10/18/2019, Andrew Kemple (FDLE), Mid Quad (FDLE), and myself

Thomas Fricke Statement:

Freddy called Bounds multiple times using Dipre's phone