05-29-2004, 11:44 PM
A recent vehicle stop uncovered a serious poaching incident for a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officer.
Conservation Officer Travis Muyres of Anoka was contacted by the Lino Lakes Police Department on Tuesday, May 18, that a vehicle stopped along Interstate 35W contained 117 walleye.
"The vehicle had been stopped for speeding when the officer noticed the strong odor of fish," Muyres said. "We later counted 117 walleye in the trunk."
Charged with gross misdemeanor overlimit in Anoka County were Bunchan Srey, 51; Dymong Chhoun, 20; Bunsean Lieng, 19; Samnang Pich, 19; and a juvenile. All reside in Minneapolis.
The adults face fines of up to $3,000 each, one year in jail, or both. The restitution value for the walleye listed in the criminal complaint is $2,790. One of the adults is being held in the Anoka County Jail on $3,000 bail with a court date set for this week. The other adults have a June court date. The juvenile plead guilty to gross misdemeanor overlimit, but was not ordered to pay restitution.
A search warrant executed at the home of three of the individuals found 305 sunfish; 145 fish over the limit with a restitution value of $725. During an interview, Muyres was told that all eight individuals who live at the home fish. Charges are pending in Hennepin County Court.
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event that was. Why do people have such a hard time following laws?