Posts Tagged ‘natural resources police’
Men Injured by Pontoon Boat Prop; One Critically
Two men were injured, one critically, after they were slashed by a pontoon boat propeller on the Rehoboth Bay late Friday afternoon. Captain Nick A. Couch of the Natural Resources Police/Delaware Fish & Wildlife says about 10 college-age men had rented the pontoon boat. Just before 4:30 p.m., they decided to pose for a photo…
Read MoreFishing Permits Are For Fishing, Not Beach Outings
A fishing permit does not mean a party permit on Delaware State Parks beaches… DNREC Natural Resources Police conducted a surf fishing enforcement event over the weekend at Cape Henlopen State Park, issuing citations for people who parked on the beach but were not actively engaged in surf fishing. Some people also received warnings for…
Read MoreGov. Carney Signs Executive Order Covering Law Enforcement Procedures
Governor John Carney signed an Executive Order Thursday that addresses law enforcement procedures, training and accountability. Under the order, officers with Delaware state law enforcement agencies will be banned from utilizing chokeholds except if the life of an officer or a civilian is in danger. Additional training is also required in de-escalation, and new transparency…
Read More59 Graduate DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Academy
During the summer, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Youth Academy program was run – with 59 students taking part. The program is for students aged 12 to 15 who are interested in natural resources and law enforcement with a focus on acquiring or enhancing boating, fishing and hunting skills. At graduation the Basic…
Read MoreSEAFORD MAN CITED FOR LANDING PROHIBITED SHARK
A Seaford man has been charged with landing a prohibited shark species. DNREC officials say 65 year old Jay Katz landed a sandbar shark while he was fishing at 3Rs at the Delaware Seashore State Park on June 11th. Katz was released – but his surf fishing permit has been suspended pending an appearance in…
Read MorePolice Investigate Dead, Poisoned Bald Eagles on Eastern Shore
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and Maryland Natural Resources Police say they are investigating a series of reported bald eagle deaths on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in Kent and Talbot County. Officials say on March 1, six bald eagles were found dead near Route 445 and Swan Creek Road in Chestertown, Kent County. Officials say…
Read MoreMillsboro Man Charged with Illegal Dumping
A Millsboro man has been charged with illegal dumping by DNREC Natural Resources Police. Police received complaints about illegal dumping or refuse and yard waste. The investigation led to 70 year old Robert Gordy who is charged with 2 counts of using a vehicle in the disposal or discharge of solid waste materials. Each charge…
Read MoreLaurel Man Charged with Hunting Violations
DNREC Natural Resources Police arrested a Laurel man last week on hunting violations. Police say 21 year old Connor Lewes is charged with 16 counts relating to antlerless deer. Lewes pleaded guilty and was fined $360 including court costs and released on a Level III Probation for 6 months.
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