Courts

Wednesday, October 21

Russell E. Grey, 30, appeared before First District Judicial Officer Leanna Nash on the misdemeanor charge of Commercial Fishing Lawful Gear – Area A/Dungeness Crab Pots/Ring Nets/Marked, a first offense. The defendant entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to pay a $1,500 fine with $750 suspended, and a $10 police training surcharge. Grey is placed on probation for one year, during which time he is to commit no commercial fishing violations.

Charles Wills, 74, appeared before First District Judicial Officer Leanna Nash on the misdemeanor charge of Commercial Fish – Dungeness Crab Pot Mark Requirement for Registration Area A, a first offense. The defendant entered a guilty plea, and was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine with $500 suspended, and a $10 police training surcharge. Wills is placed on probation for one year, during which time he is to commit no commercial fishing violations.

Walter L. Moorhead, 61, appeared before First District Judicial Officer Leanna Nash for the minor offense of Hunting Seasons and Bag Limits For Moose – Unit 1. The defendant entered a guilty plea for taking a moose which did not comply with applicable antler restrictions. Moorhead was fined $500 with $200 suspended, and has to forfeit the carcass. He was placed on probation for one year, during which time he is to commit no fish and game violations.