Source: http://www.adirondackbasecamp.com/2012/01/dec-big-game-season-enforcement/
Timestamp: 2017-12-14 08:04:46
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Below is a list of individuals ticketed by ECOs for violating New York’s Environmental Conservation Laws in the Region 5.
On November 21, 2011, Patrick John Santamaria, 45, of Ausable Forks was charged with using a spotlight with an unsecured long gun in a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Black Brook Court. Santamaria faced maximum possible penalties of $1000 in fines and up to three months in jail. He paid a $300 fine as part of a plea agreement.
On December 10, 2011, Dennis E. Lashway, 47, of Malone was charged with two misdemeanor counts of illegally taking deer, a taking an anterless deer without a permit – also a misdemeanor, and hunting deer with the aid of a pre-established bait pile and hunting without a license – both violations. He was issued appearance tickets for the Town of Clinton Court. Lashway faces maximum possible penalties of $6500 in fines and up to one year in jail.
On December 10, 2011, Marvin F. Bordeau, 74, of Plattsburgh was charged with a misdemeanor for possessing a rifle afield during the muzzleloader season, and three violations – hunting deer with the aid of a pre-established bait pile, possessing a tag of another and the unlawful feeding of deer. He was issued appearance tickets for the Town of Clinton Court. Bordeau faces maximum possible penalties of $1750 in fines and up to three months in jail.
Michael J McElroy, 47, of Wells, was charged with two misdemeanors – shooting from a highway and possessing a loaded gun in a motor vehicle, and three violations – attempting to illegally take a deer, attempting to take deer from a motor vehicle and attempting to take deer from a roadway, all relating to a November 22, 2011 incident. He was issued appearance tickets for the Ephratah Town Court. McElroy faces maximum possible penalties of $2750 in fines and up to 90 days in jail for these charges. McElroy was also charged with a misdemeanor reckless endangerment for allegedly discharging a firearm in close proximity to a passing motorist at the time of committing the above offenses.
On November 27, 2011, Kevin P Johnson, 47, of Ilion was charged with the illegal taking of deer during a closed season, a misdemeanor, and three violations – illegal possession of a deer, failing to tag a deer as required and failure to report harvest violations. He was issued appearance tickets for the Oppenheim Town Court. Johnson faces maximum possible penalties of $2750 in fines and up to 1 year in jail.
On October 28, 2011, Richard T Matthews, 55, of Kirkville was charged with assisting in the illegal taking of a deer, a misdemeanor, and two violations – the lending of a tag to another and unlawful feeding of deer. He was issued an appearance ticket for the Morehouse Town Court. Matthews faces maximum possible penalties of $2500 in fines and up to 1 year in jail.
On November 12, 2011, Peter Hunkins, 51, of Lake Placid was charged with discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a residence, a misdemeanor. He was issued an appearance ticket for the Long Lake Town Court. The charge was dropped as part of a settlement agreement in which Hunkins paid $352.50 in fines.*
On November 21, 2011, Lance K. Matter, of Milton was charged with a misdemeanor for illegally taking deer, and two violations – hunting over bait and feeding deer. Matter was issued appearance tickets for the Town of Milton Court and paid $750 in fines.
On November 27, 2011 Justin J Derusha, 20, of Gansevoort was charged with a misdemeanor for discharging a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling and two violations – unlawful possession of a turkey and failure to tag deer. He was issued appearance tickets for the Town of Northumberland. Derusha faces maximum possible penalties of $1500 in fines and up to 120 days in jail
On November 22, 2011, Shawn M. Pelkey, 47, of Lake George was charged with possessing a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, shooting from a roadway, and discharge of a firearm within 500 feet of a dwelling – all misdemeanors. He was issued summonses to appear before the Queensbury Town Court. Pelkey faces maximum possible penalties of $3000 in fines and up to 90 days in jail.
(*Note: Entry was corrected)