Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 14-20

By AmmoLand Editor JE

DOVER, Del. -(Ammoland.com)- To achieve public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov. 14-20 made 1,379 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 24 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks, issuing 106 citations. Officers responded to 56 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.

An increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence continued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Actions:

Incidents of note:

• On Nov. 20, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested Dennis M. Ruff, 53, of New Castle, following an investigation into a report of shot from a shotgun striking a house near Lewes. Ruff was charged with one count each of first-degree reckless endangering,striking an occupied dwelling with shot discharged from a firearm, criminal mischief under $1,000 and discharging …Read the Rest

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