Fishermen Charged for Sinking Boats, Blocking Waterways

0:00In Anchorage, it's March 6th. Here's what is happening. Three fishermen in Southeast Alaska now face federal charges for intentionally sinking their boats and blocking key waterways. John Fisher and Tony Van Bean from Sitka, along with Joseph Poling from Petersburg, each guy hit with a misdemeanor count of obstructing navigable waters. These incidents happen in separate spots. Sitka Sound, Sitka Harbor, and Thomas Bay near Petersburg with no links between them. Executors say the men deliberately caused the sinkings. The charges carry serious penalties, including a mandatory minimum of 30 days behind bars, up to one year in prison and fines as high as. $25,000 for every day are recstays submerged. That could really add up fast. Investigators from the Coast Guard and Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation dug into the cases. In detail stands out, Fisher's boat, the FVV Igloo, had sunk once before in Sitka waters back in 2012, sparking a big cleanup to protect.

1:03Nearby parks and rivers, charges dropped on February 20th, but case details remain sealed. The three are set for a Raymond on March 13th in federal court, with no lawyers assigned yet. The Daily News Now is Powered By Our Sponsor. Do not just fall asleep. Drift into what you are listening to. L.O.L.I. SoleyPillow.com