4 Guilty Of Illegal Dumping

 

Four South Jersey men have admitted to illegal dumping in state parks and recreational lands in Atlantic County this summer, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.

DEP officials said the program thus far has resulted in 28 arrests or enforcement actions. The program is a coordinated effort by several DEP agencies, including the State Forestry Service and Natural Lands Trust, they said. Those agencies were aided by what the DEP said were motion-sensor cameras positioned in selected state parks and wildlife management areas, they said.

- Brian K. Rosario, 18, of Egg Harbor Township, pleaded guilty to, and paid a $500 fine for, dumping solid waste at the Hammonton Creek Wildlife Management Area in Mullica Township in July. Part of the waste included pressure-treated lumber.

- Lyndon Long, 48, of Millville, pleaded guilty to, and paid a $400 fine for, dumping construction debris at Makepeace Wildlife Management Area in Hamilton Township in July.

- Clarence Mays III, 29, of Hammonton, pleaded guilty to, and paid a $250 fine for, dumping solid waste at Makepeace Wildlife Management Area in June.

- Christopher J. Daraklis, 18, of Absecon, pleaded guilty to, and paid an $800 fine for, dumping construction debris at the Port Republic Wildlife Management Area in Atlantic County in September.

DEP officials said illegal dumping — including everything from construction debris, televisions, computer, car parts, tires and even entire vehicles — has increased on state lands in all 21 counties in New Jersey in recent years.
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Arrests in other counties
http://www.shorenewstoday.com/snt/news/index.php/egg-harbor-twp/eht-general-news/59781-eht-absecon-men-among-8-charged-with-illegal-dumping-on-state-land.html

Official N.J. website - Stop Illegal Dumping
http://www.stopdumping.nj.gov/