7 Yrs in Avenel in child endangering

Reminder for the week: After-hours entry, off-roading, target shooting in wildlife areas is unlawful

DOVER (Jan. 16, 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 Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers between Jan. 5-11 made 716 contacts with anglers, hunters, boaters and the general public, including 73 vessel boardings for boating safety and fishing regulation compliance checks. Agents responded to 25 complaints and issued 18 citations. This week, with an expanded Fish & Wildlife Enforcement presence continuing to be deployed as a deterrent, no citations were issued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area and associated recreational trail.

Claymont man cited for negligence in boating accident after

he and a second duck hunter reach safety in perilous situation

DOVER (Jan. 16, 2015) – DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Natural Resources Police officers cited a Claymont man following a boating accident this morning in a marshy area off the Christina River near Wilmington that took two duck hunters on a harrowing course and threw them into icy waters before they managed to get to safe ground.

According to Fish & Wildlife Enforcement, Jacin L. Allen, 27, and a companion were setting decoys from their 12-foot boat when the tide swept the boat and both occupants into a large concrete culvert. The boat was pulled through the culvert, then swamped and capsized, dumping the two men into an adjoining pond. The hunters were able to climb out of the water and flag down assistance on nearby Route 495. Allen was later cited for negligent operation of a vessel and operating an unregistered motor vessel, and faces fines of $100. Neither he nor his companion on the hunting trip were wearing life jackets when the boat capsized.

Newswise — With many people staring down New Year’s resolutions related to losing weight, some may be wondering if surgical weight loss is right for them. Dr. Ann Rogers, director of Penn State Hershey Surgical Weight Loss, says surgery is only a long-term solution for patients who also resolve to enact some important lifestyle changes.

 
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 Officers investigating narcotics complaint uncover marijuana grow operation 

LINDENWOLD NJ (JANUARY 16, 2015)–On 1/15/2015 at approximately 2126 hours Lindenwold Officers responded to the 2300 Building The Landings @ Pine Lake Apartments to investigate a narcotics complaint. While there officers determined the resident was burning a large quantity of suspected marijuana in the fireplace which caused the odor to spread throughout the apartment complex. Officers obtained information that a 13 year-old child was inside the apartment at the time the marijuana was being burnt. Subsequent investigation revealed a marijuana growing operation inside the apartment.

The resident, Michael W. Howell Jr. (28), was charged with Endangering The Welfare of a Child, Tampering with Evidence & Manufacturing a Controlled Dangerous Substance. 

THOSE CHARGED ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE

Streaming video available at Game Commission’s website.

A lift reaches skyward toward the bald-eagle nest at Codorus State Park in Hanover, York County, during the recent installation of a camera there. Video from the camera is being streamed live on the Game Commission’s website.

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The eagle cam is back, and better than ever. 
After a successful pilot run in 2014, the Pennsylvania Game Commission today launched its new live stream from a bald-eagle nest, hopefully just in time for viewers to see the laying of the nesting pair’s first egg. 
The 2015 live stream differs from last year’s in a number of ways. 
First, the camera has been installed in a completely new location – near Codorus State Park in Hanover, York County – and features a different pair of eagles. 
Secondly, the camera itself represents a significant upgrade from the one used during the pilot program. This camera captures high-definition footage, and it’s already recorded some remarkable images. 
Additionally, the camera this year is hard-wired to a power source, which should eliminate the live stream losing power due to the lack of a solar charge. 
Game Commission Executive Director R. Matthew Hough said those and other features could make the 2015 live stream even more popular than the pilot effort, which attracted more than 3 million viewers worldwide. 
\”There are never any guarantees in nature,\” Hough said. \”And when it comes to a project like this, you keep your fingers crossed and hope that in the coming days, weeks and months you’re fortunate enough to witness an eaglet make the transition from a simple egg to a bird strong enough to fly from the nest. 

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LINDENWOLD NJ (JANUARY 15, 2015)–On January 12, 2015 at approximately 2244 hours Lindenwold Officers responded to the area of the 3000 Building Arborwood for report of gunshots. During the ensuing investigation officers located a unit in the 3000 Building with an open door. The officers began a well being check at the apartment when they found several people hiding inside. Several of the individuals were arrested for various offenses. One of the individuals, Jeffrey Hawkins (29) of Clementon, was arrested on outstanding warrants and during the subsequent search incident to arrest was found to have a handgun secreted in his waistband.