Nov. 16, 2009
Vol. 39, No. 448

For more information, contact Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, 302-739-9913, or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

Seaford man, prohibited from weapons,
arrested for hunting violations

DNREC Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents on Nov. 13 arrested a Seaford man who is prohibited from carrying weapons on hunting-related violations.

John W. Whitby Jr., age 39, of 28510 Dot Avenue, Seaford, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a person prohibited/prior violent crime, possession of ammunition by a person prohibited/prior violent crime, possession of a deadly weapon by a person prohibited, and no hunter orange.

Whitby was taken to Justice of the Peace Court No. 3 in Georgetown and released on $15,100 unsecured bond, pending a trial date.

Citizens are encouraged to report fish and wildlife violations to the Delaware Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section at 302-739-4580.