During the afternoon hours of December 16, 2024, Naples Police Officers were dispatched to Baker Park in reference to a suspicious male underneath the Blair Bridge. Officers made contact with the subject, later identified as Jerry Moad (44), of unincorporated Collier County. Moad, who is listed as a transient in the North Naples area, was found in possession of a large, half-empty jug of Fireball Whiskey, in violation of Naples Ordinance 28–34(11). In addition to being in possession of alcohol in a city park, Moad is a registered sex offender with his original charge being committed against a minor. Per Florida Statute, Moad is not legally allowed to loiter within 300 feet of a park, playground, or any area where children are congregating. Moad was arrested and transported to the Naples Jail Center without incident.

FDLE’s online sexual offenders and predators search website provides vital information and resources to help charter public safety. You can utilize the database by visiting https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/home.jsf.