BATON ROUGE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - Two men have been cited for alleged fishing violations on the Boeuf River.
Agents cited Tyler Gilmore, 22, of Fort Necessity, and Derek Guillot, 30, of Winnsboro, for taking game fish using illegal methods after they were found with a shocking device.
LDWF Sgt. Albert Tarver discovered Guillot and Gilmore in Boeuf River with a shocking device and 13 catfish. The catfish were allegedly taken with the shocking device.
When Sgt. Tarver approached Gilmore and Guillot, he ordered them to not to throw the shocking device. Guillot then threw the shocking device into the river and was also charged with obstruction of justice.
Taking game fish with illegal methods brings a fine between $400 and $950 and up to 120 days in jail. Obstruction of justice carries up to a $10,000 fine and up to five years in jail.
Agents participating in the case included Sgt. Albert Tarver, Sgt. Larry May and Senior Agent Leya Grover.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:30:32 GMT
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