Md. lawmaker’s blood sample taken after boat collision
BY: Associated Press SANDY POINT — A police spokesman says a Maryland lawmaker was operating a boat that was in a collision causing serious injuries, and a blood sample was taken from him because investigators believe alcohol could have been a factor. Capt. Jerry Kirkwood, a spokesman for the Maryland Natural Resources Police, said Thursday the sample was [...] |
Maryland bill seeks to rein in floating parties
BY: Associated Press ANNAPOLIS — Organizers of floating parties such as the Magothy River’s Bumper Bash would need to get permits weeks in advance and could be required to provide security under a bill being supported by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The Senate bill would not apply to sail parades and other events required to have [...] |
No rockfish poaching incidents reported
BY: Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — Last year, the Maryland Natural Resources Police had to shut down rockfish season a month early because of serious poaching incidents, but this year, officers have, so far, encountered no illegal activity. Officers say the lack of poaching can be attributed to several factors, including milder weather, new technologies and tools, and a [...] |
Maryland watermen charged with power-dredging for oysters
BY: Associated Press DEAL ISLAND — Maryland Natural Resources Police say five watermen have been charged with power-dredging for oysters in a Tangier Sound sanctuary. Natural Resources Police say an officer aboard a state police helicopter spotted eight commercial boats power dredging in the sanctuary on Friday and was able to identify three boats before they joined other [...] |
New Maryland State Police facility could be ready early
BY: Associated Press HAGERSTOWN — A new Maryland State Police facility being built along Interstate 70 near Hagerstown could be ready sooner than expected. Construction was expected to be completed by Jan. 1, but now state police might be able to move into the facility by early or mid-December. The new building will replace a cramped barrack that [...] |
Md. fishing boats could get tracking devices
BY: Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — A pilot program to install tracking devices on some commercial fishing boats in the Chesapeake Bay may go into effect next year. The program, which will be discussed at two open houses next week along with proposed fishing regulations from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Service, would be voluntary for commercial [...] |
Md. officials urge caution as heavy rains approach
BY: Associated Press REISTERTOWN — Maryland emergency management officials are urging residents to use caution as heavy rains approach the state bringing the potential for flooding. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency says heavy rains are expected Thursday and motorists should check news, weather and traffic reports before traveling. Washington’s department of public works, meanwhile, says it is giving [...] |
More illegal rockfish nets found off Kent Island
BY: Associated Press LOVE POINT — Maryland Natural Resources police say they’ve found another illegal rockfish net off Kent Island near the mouth of the Chester River. Sgt. Art Windemuth says officers patrolling the area found the 400-yard-long net Wednesday morning with up to 400 pounds of striped bass, also known as rockfish. He says it appears that [...] |
Md. authorities charge 6 men with taking oysters
BY: Associated Press ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Natural Resources police have charged six men with removing oysters from an oyster sanctuary in the Corsica River. The men, ranging in age from 18 to 29, were charged Thursday. Two of the men have also been charged with oystering commercially without a valid license. The maximum penalty for removing oysters from [...] |
Rockfish season to reopen for two days
BY: Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS — Rockfish season will reopen for two days this month beginning Friday, said Sgt. Art Windemuth, a spokesman for the Maryland Natural Resources Police. The reopening of rockfish season means that watermen will have only two days to try to make up for profits lost since the Department of Natural Resources closed the season [...] |
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