Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell Sues Florida Sheriff Over Trespass Enforcement Failure

Brian Littrell, member of the Backstreet Boys, has filed a lawsuit against the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida, accusing them of repeatedly failing to enforce trespassing laws on his private beach property in Santa Rosa Beach. Littrell's company, BLB Beach Hut LLC, alleges that despite posting 'no trespassing' signs and hiring security, beachgoers continue to trespass, harass, and even assault security personnel, with the sheriff's office refusing to take action. The lawsuit cites instances where officers allegedly expressed disagreement with private beach ownership, including a body camera recording of an officer calling Littrell's insistence on property rights 'lunacy.' The suit seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the sheriff's office to enforce the law and protect Littrell's family's right to peacefully enjoy their property. Littrell's attorney, Peter Ticktin, criticized the sheriff's department for being 'feckless' and allowing trespassers to remain, escalating tensions and breaches of peace. The case highlights ongoing disputes over private property rights and law enforcement responsibilities in Florida's beachfront communities.