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Marengo Men Plead Guilty

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From the IDNR:
Marengo Men Plead Guilty to Fishing Violations

MARENGO — Ronald G. Von Lienen, 67, from Marengo, pleaded guilty to three counts of unlawful commercialization of wildlife, thirteen counts of unlawful sale of fish, six counts of unlawful transportation of fish for sale, and one count of being over the possession limit of catfish.

As a result, Von Lienen will pay $4,040.76 in fines, surcharges, and court costs. In addition, Von Lienen was ordered to pay $1,260 in civil damages to the Department of Natural Resources and had his fishing license suspended for three years.

DNR Officers served a search warrant at Von Lienen’s residence on September 28, 2007, and seized 135 catfish (270 catfish fillets). DNR Officers also seized records from businesses in Millersburg and Williamsburg where Von Lienen had been selling catfish. Records indicated that Von Lienen had been selling catfish fillets since September 2005.

Von Lienen routinely fished at Coralville Lake; it is illegal to sell catfish taken from inland rivers and lakes. The possession limit for catfish is 30.

DNR Officers also seized 77 catfish (154 catfish fillets) from Wayne K. Lienen, 66, from Marengo (Ronald Von Lienen’s brother). Lienen pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful transportation of catfish and one count of being over the possession limit of catfish. Lienen was also ordered to pay $255 in civil damages to the Department of Natural Resources. Lienen will pay $172.60 in fines, surcharges, and court costs.

For more information, contact DNR Conservation Officer Brad Baker at 319-430-1630.
 
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