Failing to stop for conservation officer proves costly

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MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCES

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Two Southern Ontario men have been fined $500 each after they failed to stop for a conservation officer.

Eugene Hluszkiw and Charles Millen, both of Stoney Creek, pleaded guilty to obstructing a conservation officer and failing to stop for a conservation officer respectively.

Court heard that on August 4, 2010, Hluszkiw and Millen failed to stop for a conservation officer while operating a boat on the Pickerel River. 

When the officer was able to turn his boat around and signal to the driver to stop a second time, the driver ignored the signal and continued back to a campsite. 

The officer identified the boat and followed Hluszkiw and Millen back to their campsite. 

While the officer was dealing with Hluszkiw on a separate matter, Hluszkiw stated that he had told Millen not to stop the boat. 

Justice of the Peace Lori-Ann Toulouse heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Sudbury, on December 14.

To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry officer during regular business hours. 

You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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