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A British tourist vacationing with his family in Florida found himself in legal trouble over the weekend after allegedly attempting to drown his daughter-in-law during an argument about his grandchildren.
Mark Raymond Gibbon, 62, hailing from Beaconsfield, England, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder alongside two charges of battery, as reported by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Gibbon was arguing with his 33-year-old daughter-in-law in a swimming pool at a vacation home when he allegedly tried to drown her.
The confrontation occurred on a Sunday afternoon at a residence within Solterra Resort, located in Davenport, Florida. The authorities were called to the scene following reports of a “disturbance in a backyard swimming pool,” according to the sheriff’s office.
Gibbon ceased his attempt to submerge the woman, allegedly only after two sisters staying in a neighboring home informed him that they had contacted the sheriff’s office.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said tourists are welcome in the county, but they are expected to be on their best behavior.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd commented that the British visitor might end up staying “a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated” due to his actions.
“While we are pleased that Polk County attracts tourists from around the globe, we expect them to maintain proper conduct, just as we expect from our local residents,” Sheriff Judd added.
The sheriff also said Gibbon’s lack of control may lead to “a lot more time in Florida than he had anticipated.”
Gibbon is in the South County Jail in Polk County with no bond.
