Search resuts in overlimit charges

2 July 2008

A Dryden man has been fined to pay $3,150 in fines for an over limit of lake trout found in his home.
 Norbert Graf, 50, pleaded guilty to possessing an over limit of lake trout, resulting in a $3,000 fine. Graf also pleaded guilty to using an extra line while ice fishing and was fined $150.   
 On March 8, conservation officers saw Graf fishing on Upper Manitou Lake. When conservation officers and the Ontario Provincial Police executed a search warrant of Graf’s residence, they found 21 lake trout—13 over the legal limit that occupants of the house were allowed to possess.  
All lake trout were seized and forfeited to the Crown.
 Justice of the Peace Edie Baas heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Dryden, on Tuesday, June 17.
 To report a natural resource violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your ministry office during regular business hours.  You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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