Sgt. Gregory Rhodes, 302-739-9913 or 302-542-6102
Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Two Kent County men arrested for hunting violations

DOVER (Oct. 29, 2010) – DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents on Oct. 27 arrested two Kent County men for hunting-related violations.

Alfred J. Alberts, age 21, of 45 Cozy Woods Circle, Harrington, was arrested and charged with spotlighting, hunting deer during a closed season, carrying an unlawfully loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, failure to check deer and unlawfully removing deer parts before checking deer. He also had an outstanding warrant. Alberts pled guilty to all charges at Justice of the Peace Court No. 1 in Frankford and was fined $1,090.

Arthur Bennett, age 19, of 1249 South Little Creek Road, Dover, was arrested and charged with spotlighting, hunting deer during a closed season, carrying an unlawfully loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, unlawfully removing deer parts before checking deer, possession of unlawfully taken game, shooting near a roadway and failure to attach deer tag. Bennett pled guilty to all charges at Justice of the Peace Court No. 1 in Frankford and was fined $1,212.

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, DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, at 302-739-9913.

 Vol. 40, No. 370