July 27, 2009       
Vol. 39, No. 318

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

Lewes man arrested for crabbing violations

DNREC Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Agents on July 27 arrested a Lewes man for crabbing violations.

George M. Gustis, age 31, of 33935 Lotus Lane, Lewes, was arrested and charged with one count each of commercial crabbing without a license, crabbing in a non-commercial area, over the limit of blue crabs and possession of undersize crabs. He was taken to Justice of the Peace Court No. 3 in Georgetown, pled guilty to all charges and was released.

“Fish and Wildlife Enforcement would like to encourage all citizens to report suspected incidences of crabbing without a commercial license,” said Enforcement spokesman Sgt. Gregory Rhodes.

To report violations of Delaware’s fish and wildlife laws, please call 302-739-9913, or Operation Game Theft, 800-292-3030. 

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