Jan. 30, 2009        
Vol. 39, No. 28

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.

Two Seaford Men Face Multiple Hunting-Related Charges

            Early on the morning of Jan. 29, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Agents arrested two Seaford men on charges stemming from illegal hunting activities.

            Jonathan A. Nichols, age 36, of 613B Hickory Lane, Seaford, was arrested and charged with failure to tag antlered deer, third degree conspiracy, hunting at night, hunting during a closed season, carrying an unlawfully loaded firearm in a vehicle and shooting near a roadway.

            Joshua A. Baker, age 19, of 14936 Hardscrabble Road, Seaford, was arrested and charged with third degree conspiracy, hunting at night and hunting during a closed season.

            A 12-gauge shotgun and a whitetail deer were seized as evidence. A trial is pending in Superior Court.

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