Crimebeat – Wisconsin man fined $1,500

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NNLCRIMEbeatGERALDTON – Crimebeat – A Wisconsin man has been fined $1,500 for driving a motorized vehicle on a restricted road. Bradley Slagel of Ridgeland pleaded guilty to traveling on a closed road.

Court heard that on June 19, 2012, a Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer noticed vehicle tracks on the Marshall Lake access road, 60 kilometres northwest of Nakina. Further investigation revealed that Slagel, owner and operator of a Nakina resort, had driven two clients on the restricted road the previous day to access his remote outpost camp. The clients received tickets for traveling on a closed road.

Justice of the Peace John Guthrie heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Geraldton, on July 24, 2012.

To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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