June 23, 2008 
Vol. 38, No. 296

For more information, contact Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, 302-542-6102 or 302-739-9913, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

Bridgeville Man Arrested, Charged with Crab Pot Theft

            Fish and Wildlife Enforcement officers arrested a Bridgeville man on June 13 in response to a citizen complaint of alleged crab pot theft in the Possum Point area of Indian River.

            Jonathan P. Sisler, age 43, of 11409 Abby’s Way, Bridgeville, was arrested and charged him with three counts of non-commercial crab pot tampering and one count of possession of undersize blue crabs. Mr. Sisler was released, with charges pending at Justice of the Peace Court No. 3 in Georgetown.

 “Crab pot tampering is one of our most common complaints during the boating season,” said Sgt. Gregory Rhodes of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement. “People need to remember that only the crab pot owner is allowed to tend the pots.”  

Anyone who witnesses crab pot theft or tampering is encouraged to call 302-739-4580 to make a report.

For further information, contact Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, at 302-542-6102 or 302-739-9913.