DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest two men for firearm possession by a person prohibited

DOVER – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers arrested two Kent County men for possession of a firearm by a person prohibited in separate incidents over the past week.

Robert Lowman, 58, of Cheswold, was arrested on Oct. 5 for one count of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited at the Blackiston Wildlife Area. Lowman was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 in Dover, where he was released on a $10,100 unsecured bond pending a future court appearance.

Joseph Reyes, 31, of Smyrna, was arrested on Oct. 8 for one count of possession of a firearm by a person prohibited off Route 9 south of Lighthouse Road near Smyrna. Reyes was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 in Dover, where he was released on a $5,000 unsecured bond pending a future court appearance.

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Contact: Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, 302-739-9913 or 302-382-7167; or Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

Vol. 48, No. 277


DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police make arrests for drug and prostitution charges

DOVER – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Kent County woman for multiple drug-related and prostitution charges and a Kent County man for prostitution-related charges on Sept. 22 along Port Mahon Road near the Little Creek Wildlife Area outside Dover.

Yuliya A. Rakovsky, 29, of Dover, was charged with one count each of possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance/cocaine; possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance/heroin; possession of drug paraphernalia not marijuana-related; and prostitution.

Charles T. Stelljes, 71, of Leipsic, was charged with one count of patronizing a prostitute.

Both Rakovsky and Stelljes were arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 in Dover. Rakovsky was released on a $1,000 unsecured bond, while Stelljes was released on a $500 unsecured bond, both pending future court appearances in the Kent County Court of Common Pleas.

Citizens are encouraged to report wildlife area violations to the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police by calling 302-739-4580.

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Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902 or Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, 302-739-9086 or 302-354-1386.

Vol. 48, No. 261


Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Sept. 10-16

Reminder for the week: Youth hunting opportunities in Delaware

DOVER – To achieve public compliance with laws and regulations through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety, DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Sept.10-16 made 1,561 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 26 citations. Officers responded to 59 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 Michael N. Castle Trail.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police in the Community

  • On Sept. 16, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers discussed the role of Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers and answered hunting, fishing, and boating questions during a Hunter Education Class at the Ommelanden Hunter Education Training Center near New Castle.

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Actions

Incident of note:

Citations issued by category, with the number of charges in parentheses, included:

Wildlife Conservation: Unsigned federal migratory waterfowl stamp (1).

Fisheries Conservation: Recreational: Possession of undersized blue crabs (1), use of crab pots without required turtle excluder (1), possession of undersized striped bass (1), unlicensed fishing (4)*, and no F.I.N. (6).

Boating and Boating Safety: Operating an unregistered vessel (1) and no boat ramp certificate (1).

Public Safety: Striking dwelling with shot from firearm (1), excessive speed on a state wildlife area (1)*, possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance/cocaine (1), and possession of drug paraphernalia not marijuana-related (1).

Other: Parking in a no parking zone (1), operating a motor vehicle off an established roadway (1), and trespassing after hours on a state wildlife area (4).

*Includes citation(s) issued at the C&D Canal Conservation Area.

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife recognizes and thanks the majority of anglers, hunters, and boaters who comply with and support Delaware’s fishing, hunting, and boating laws and regulations. Citizens are encouraged to report fish, wildlife, and boating violations to the Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police by calling 302-739-4580. Wildlife violations may also be reported anonymously to Operation Game Theft by calling 800-292-3030 or online at http://de.gov/ogt.

Are you AWARE?
Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police reminds the public that there are great opportunities for getting youth outdoors to hunt during the upcoming seasons. Three dates are set aside for youth during the 2018/2019 hunting season:

  • Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days: October 20, 2018 and Feb. 9, 2019
  • Youth/Non-ambulatory Disabled Deer Hunt: Nov. 3, 2018
  • Youth/Non-ambulatory Disabled Turkey Hunt: April 6, 2019

Please remember the following when taking youth hunting:

  • Both resident and non-resident youth ages 13-15 must purchase a junior hunting license to hunt in Delaware. If a youth turns 16 during a hunting season, the youth should purchase an adult hunting license rather than a youth license.
  • An adult must accompany a youth hunter, and the adult must be a licensed hunter or license-exempt hunter who has the lawful right to hunt in Delaware. The youth must be under the direct supervision of the adult, which means within arm’s reach of the supervising adult.

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Contact: Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, 302-382-7167, or Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, 302-739-9913.


DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Milford woman on multiple drug charges

DOVER – DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrested a Milford woman Sunday on multiple drug-related charges at the Division of Fish & Wildlife-managed Coursey Pond Fishing Area near Felton.

Candice N. Christensen, 32, of Milford, was charged with one count each of: possession of a controlled or counterfeit substance/cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia not marijuana-related, and trespassing after hours on a state wildlife area. In addition, Christensen had a warrant out for her arrest by the Milford Police Department and the Justice of the Peace Court 4 on other charges.

Christensen was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 in Dover and committed to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute in Newark on a $3,000 unsecured bond.

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Contact: Sgt. Brooke Mitchell, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, 302-739-9086 or 302-354-1386; or Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902.

Vol. 48, No. 252


DNREC’s Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police arrest Frederica couple for theft and commercial crabbing violations

FREDERICA – An investigation by DNREC’s Delaware Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers into multiple complaints of theft and commercial crabbing violations resulted in the arrests today of a Frederica couple. The couple was arrested for tending crabs pots belonging to another commercial crabber, stealing crabs out of the pots, and selling the crabs for profit.

Matthew Ewing, 35, a licensed Delaware commercial crabber, was charged with one count each of theft under $1,500 and conspiracy in the third degree, and 22 counts each of lifting a commercial crab pot belonging to another commercial fisherman and unlawful take of shellfish.

Patricia Ewing, 35, was arrested for one count each of theft under $1,500.00 and conspiracy in the third degree, and 22 counts of unlawful take of shellfish.

Both Matthew and Patricia Ewing were arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 in Dover. Matthew Ewing was released on a $2,300 unsecured bond and Patricia Ewing was released on a $1,100 unsecured bond pending future court appearances in the Kent County Court of Common Pleas.

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Contact: Sgt. Brooke Mitchell 302-382-7167, Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police, or Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 48, No. 239