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Special Investigations Division - Agricultural Unit

Contact Special Investigations
Sgt. Ken Ault
(772)220-7160


These detectives are assigned to the western zone's of our county. This area is populated by cattle ranches and citrus groves. These detectives not only patrol these areas but work all criminal cases involving theft of farm equipment and livestock. These detectives are also responsible for arresting trespassers involved in illegal hunting and picking mushrooms to make illegal drugs.

Posse members participate in the 2003 Hobe Sound Christmas Parade
Sgt. Ken Ault and Det. William (Buzzy) Baker with a cow they worked for eight hours to rescue.