Jan. 12, 2009  
Vol. 39, No. 10

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.

Four New Castle County Men Arrested on Waterfowl Violations

            Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents on Saturday morning, Jan. 10, arrested four New Castle County hunters for multiple waterfowl violations.

            Robert K. Horkey, age 43, of 20 Leader Drive, Newark; Paul F. Hackman, age 45, of 701 Faun Road, Berkley Farms, Newark; and Carl B. Horkey, age 40, of 206 Curtis Avenue, Wilmington, were arrested. Each was charged with the following: two counts of unlawfully taken game, possession of game over the limit, and two counts of breasting out (partial butchering) geese while still in the field, a violation of the Delaware Code as adopted from federal law.

The fourth hunter, Todd A. Breisch, age 33, of 46 Rambo Terrace, Rambleton Acres, New Castle, was arrested and charged with two counts of breasting out geese while still in the field. The birds were seized as evidence, and all four men were issued fines and released.

            To report violations of Delaware’s fish and wildlife laws, please call 302-739-4580 or 800-292-3030.

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