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VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A Florida man has been arrested after he allegedly illegally killed 13 American alligators in Brevard County.

What we know:

According to a Brevard County arrest warrant, 21-year-old Jacob Latreille faces 13 counts of illegally killing American alligators.

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The warrant says the incidents took place on April 19, 24 and 29 at the St. Johns River near the Hatbill Park Boat Ramp in Brevard County.

Authorities say you must have a valid nuisance alligator permit, be a licensed trapper or be participating in a regulated hunting season to lawfully interact with an alligator.

According to Florida Statutes, the illegal killing, possessing or capturing of an American Alligator is a third-degree felony, which can result in

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