Wheatley man fined $1,000 for running over geese

A Wheatley man was fined $1,000 for killing geese with his pickup truck.

Donald Dierckens pleaded guilty to unlawfully using a vehicle for the purpose of killing wildlife, contrary to the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act.

Court heard that on June 13, 2011, a concerned member of the public saw a vehicle driving over a flock of geese in a field and called the MNR TIPS line. Aylmer District conservation officers investigated and determined that Dierckens intentionally drove his vehicle into a flock of geese, killing three goslings.

Justice of the Peace Anna Hampson heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Chatham, on August 16.

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