Nov. 5, 2009
Vol. 39, No. 439

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

Three Kent County men arrested for hunting violations

DNREC Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents on Nov. 3 arrested three Kent County men for hunting violations.

Wallace D. Hayden, age 51, of 2755 Pearsons Corner Road, Dover; James D. Thompson Jr., age 27, of 5029 Judith Road, Kenton; and Steven L. Marvel, age 32, of 4540 Pearsons Corner Road, Dover, were arrested near Hartly.

All three men were charged with possession of unlawfully killed deer, hunting during a closed season, hunting from a motor vehicle, hunting at night, carrying an unlawfully loaded firearm, shooting near a roadway, third degree trespassing and third degree conspiracy. In addition, Marvel was wanted on a capias for failure to appear and a charge of using prohibited shot.

Hayden, Thompson and Marvel were taken to Justice of the Peace Court No. 7 in Dover and released on $2,050 bond each, 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.

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