CNB Crime: DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter August 10-16

Reminder for the week: Observe safety precautions 
when towing water skiers, tubers, knee-boarders

DOVER (Aug. 21, 2015) – 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, DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Aug. 10-16 made 1,819 contacts with anglers, boaters and the general public, including 357 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Officers responded to 76 complaints and issued 48 citations, one of which was related to the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail, where there is an increased Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police presence.