Shrimper nets $3,000 fine for illegal pot storage

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Juneau
Type: Update — illegal storage of shrimp pots
On 1/4/11 Dennis J. Capua, 56, of Juneau, was found guilty of one count of illegal storage of commercial shrimp pots. Investigation showed Capua had failed to remove approximately 88 commercial shrimp pots out of Endicott Arm south of Juneau after the closure of the district to commercial shrimping. Capua was given a $6,000 fine
with $3,000 suspended. Capua will be on probation for one year and is not to commit any fish or wildlife violations.