Nov. 13, 2008
Vol. 38, No. 515

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.

Fish and Wildlife Agents Make
Three Arrests Nov. 8 on Hunting-Related Charges

            Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Agents on Nov. 8 arrested two Kent County men and a juvenile in the Hartly area near Fords Corner Road on numerous hunting-related violations.

Oliver W. Hackendorn, age 21, of 2161 Everetts Corner Road, Hartly, was arrested and charged with third degree conspiracy, two counts of hunting from a motor vehicle, two counts of hunting during a closed season, two counts of spotlighting, two counts of carrying an unlawfully loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, two counts of shooting near a roadway, two counts of hunting on Sunday, possession of unlawfully taken game, possession of unlawfully killed antlerless deer, failure to check antlerless deer, and failure to attach deer tag to antlerless deer.

Aaron Hayes, age 18, of 200 Clayton Avenue, Clayton was arrested and charged with third degree conspiracy, two counts of hunting from a motor vehicle, two counts of hunting during a closed season, two counts of spotlighting, two counts of hunting on Sunday, possession of unlawfully taken game, possession of unlawfully killed antlerless deer, failure to check antlerless deer, and failure to attach deer tag to antlerless deer.

A single shot 20-gauge shotgun, a 1996 Ford pickup and a spotlight were seized for evidence and possible forfeiture. Hackendorn and Hayes were taken to Justice of the Peace Court No. 7 in Dover and released, pending trial in Kent County Superior Court at a later date. 

The third defendant, a juvenile, was arrested on the same charges as Hayes, with the case pending in Family Court. 

To report wildlife crimes, citizens are encouraged to call 302-739-4580.

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