From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Haines
Type: Multiple violations
On 3/13/20 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Caullen Taylor, 24, of Haines, after an investigation revealed he had commercial shrimped in the waters of District 15 near Haines after the closure of the commercial shrimp fishery on 2/28/20. Further investigation revealed Taylor did not own or possess a 2020 shrimp permit, or a 2020 catcher-seller permit as required. It was also discovered that Taylor had filed late fish tickets on multiple occasions. Taylor was issued a misdemeanor summons for commercial shrimping during a closed period, no commercial shrimp permit, no catcher-seller permit, and filing late fish tickets.
Showing posts with label Haines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Haines. Show all posts
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Five Haines gillnetters fined, forfeit catch value
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Sentencing — commercial fish closed period
On 8/9/12 the following commercial fishermen entered pleas of no contest in Juneau District Court to charges of commercial fishing "over the line." All of the charges stemmed from violations in District 15C north of Juneau during the July 8-11 fishing period. During the three days of fishing, a total of 175 commercial gillnetters caught a reported 340,000 chum salmon valued at over $2.3 million.
• Thomas Williams, 60, of Haines, was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and ordered to forfeit the value of the fish taking during the illegal set. He was given one year of probation.
• Woody Pahl, 23, of Haines, was fined a total of $4,000 on two charges with $2,000 suspended. He was ordered to forfeit the value of the fish taken during the two illegal sets, and was given a year of probation.
• Brian O'Riley, 64, of Haines, was fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and ordered to forfeit 80 percent of the value of the fish taken during the illegal set. He was given a year of probation.
• Gerald Albecker, 58, of Haines, was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and ordered to forfeit the value of the fish taken during the illegal set. He was given a year of probation.
• Martin L. Smith, 42, of Haines, was fined $3,000 with $1,000 suspended and ordered to forfeit $2,100 worth of illegally taken fish. In addition, Smith had $2,500 in previously suspended fines added to his probation period of two years.
Three additional cases are still pending from this fishery.
Location: Juneau
Type: Sentencing — commercial fish closed period
On 8/9/12 the following commercial fishermen entered pleas of no contest in Juneau District Court to charges of commercial fishing "over the line." All of the charges stemmed from violations in District 15C north of Juneau during the July 8-11 fishing period. During the three days of fishing, a total of 175 commercial gillnetters caught a reported 340,000 chum salmon valued at over $2.3 million.
• Thomas Williams, 60, of Haines, was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and ordered to forfeit the value of the fish taking during the illegal set. He was given one year of probation.
• Woody Pahl, 23, of Haines, was fined a total of $4,000 on two charges with $2,000 suspended. He was ordered to forfeit the value of the fish taken during the two illegal sets, and was given a year of probation.
• Brian O'Riley, 64, of Haines, was fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and ordered to forfeit 80 percent of the value of the fish taken during the illegal set. He was given a year of probation.
• Gerald Albecker, 58, of Haines, was fined $2,000 with $1,000 suspended and ordered to forfeit the value of the fish taken during the illegal set. He was given a year of probation.
• Martin L. Smith, 42, of Haines, was fined $3,000 with $1,000 suspended and ordered to forfeit $2,100 worth of illegally taken fish. In addition, Smith had $2,500 in previously suspended fines added to his probation period of two years.
Three additional cases are still pending from this fishery.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Dungeness crabber started too early, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Haines
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 10/1/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Haines contacted Kris Morden, 46, of Haines. Investigation revealed that Morden was operating commercial Dungeness crab gear from the F/V Sequel prior to the noon commercial opening. Morden was issued a summons for
commercial fishing during a closed season and given a mandatory court appearance date of 10/14/11 in Haines District Court.
Location: Haines
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 10/1/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Haines contacted Kris Morden, 46, of Haines. Investigation revealed that Morden was operating commercial Dungeness crab gear from the F/V Sequel prior to the noon commercial opening. Morden was issued a summons for
commercial fishing during a closed season and given a mandatory court appearance date of 10/14/11 in Haines District Court.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Charges referred from Haines poaching case
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Haines
Type: Commercial fish closed waters, unlawful possession of illegally taken fish
On 8/5/09 at approximately 0900 hours, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commercial Fisheries Division contacted the Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Haines to report Robert Collier, 26, of Lakebay, Wash., was observed commercial fishing in closed waters. Investigation revealed Collier was the permit holder and captain of the F/V Brown Sugar. Two Fish and Game technicians, while en route to sample fish in District 15-C, observed the F/V Brown Sugar actively fishing with his gillnet in the water near Berners Bay. Collier is being charged with commercial fishing in closed waters. All charges are being forwarded to the district attorney's office for prosecution.
Location: Haines
Type: Commercial fish closed waters, unlawful possession of illegally taken fish
On 8/5/09 at approximately 0900 hours, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commercial Fisheries Division contacted the Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Haines to report Robert Collier, 26, of Lakebay, Wash., was observed commercial fishing in closed waters. Investigation revealed Collier was the permit holder and captain of the F/V Brown Sugar. Two Fish and Game technicians, while en route to sample fish in District 15-C, observed the F/V Brown Sugar actively fishing with his gillnet in the water near Berners Bay. Collier is being charged with commercial fishing in closed waters. All charges are being forwarded to the district attorney's office for prosecution.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Commercial fishermen help search for lost hunters
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Haines
Type: Overdue hunters
On 11/11/09 at 1535 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted several commercial fishermen and the Alaska Marine Highway ferry M/V LeConte reference two overdue hunters. The hunters were reported to have gone deer hunting in an 18-foot open skiff on Sullivan Island south of Haines and planned to return by 1400 hours. As darkness and high winds increased, Alaska State Troopers began organizing search efforts including the U.S. Coast Guard. At 1711 hours, the hunters contacted their family via cell phone stating they were making their way back in the skiff. Search efforts were suspended until they were called off at 1815 hours when the hunters returned home with no injuries.
Location: Haines
Type: Overdue hunters
On 11/11/09 at 1535 hours, Alaska State Troopers contacted several commercial fishermen and the Alaska Marine Highway ferry M/V LeConte reference two overdue hunters. The hunters were reported to have gone deer hunting in an 18-foot open skiff on Sullivan Island south of Haines and planned to return by 1400 hours. As darkness and high winds increased, Alaska State Troopers began organizing search efforts including the U.S. Coast Guard. At 1711 hours, the hunters contacted their family via cell phone stating they were making their way back in the skiff. Search efforts were suspended until they were called off at 1815 hours when the hunters returned home with no injuries.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Errant EPIRB
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Haines
Type: EPIRB signal
On 6-22-09, at 0327, Ketchikan AST dispatch received a report of an EPIRB signal activated in the Lutak Inlet area near Haines. The EPRIB was registered to the F/V Morning Light. Haines PD responded to the area and could observe a vessel in the general vicinity, but were unable to raise them on the VHF. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter responded from Air Station Sitka and eventually located a lone EPRIB washed up on the beach. The USCG believes that the EPIRB was either thrown overboard or fell overboard. All vessels associated with the EPIRB have been accounted for.
Location: Haines
Type: EPIRB signal
On 6-22-09, at 0327, Ketchikan AST dispatch received a report of an EPIRB signal activated in the Lutak Inlet area near Haines. The EPRIB was registered to the F/V Morning Light. Haines PD responded to the area and could observe a vessel in the general vicinity, but were unable to raise them on the VHF. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter responded from Air Station Sitka and eventually located a lone EPRIB washed up on the beach. The USCG believes that the EPIRB was either thrown overboard or fell overboard. All vessels associated with the EPIRB have been accounted for.
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