Civilian member charged under the Manitoba Wildlife Act
After an internal affairs investigation, dating back to February of this year, a 40-year-old RCMP civilian member from Thompson has been charged in connection with offences committed under the Manitoba Wildlife Act.
On February 28, 2010, internal concerns were raised to the RCMP North District over potential offences committed by a civilian member of the RCMP, under the Manitoba Wildlife Act. The matter resulted in an internal investigation conducted by the RCMP.
On June 16, 2010, 40-year-old Joey Monger of Thompson was charged with the following offences under the Manitoba Wildlife Act:
• Failing to notch tag (2 counts)
• Hunting caribou without a licence
• Hunt, take or kill caribou without doing so under the authority of a licence (4 counts)
• Using an Aircraft to search for Caribou
• Having in possession a licence or permit issued to another person and exercised the rights granted under the licence/permit (2 counts).
The offenses allegedly occurred between the period of January 19th and March 10th, 2010 in remote hunting areas near Brochet and Lac Brochet, Manitoba. An RCMP aircraft and other RCMP assets were allegedly utilized during the course of these incidents.
Joey Monger has been an RCMP civilian member pilot for 2 years. An internal disciplinary process has been initiated. He remains on active operational duties. In two of the three incidents, he was on duty.
On June 17, 2010, Joey Monger was served a summons to attend Thompson court July 23, 2010. Upon conviction, the offenses (Provincial Statute) under the Manitoba Wildlife Act can range with fines between $474.15 to $1,260.20 and either a 2 or 3 year hunting prohibition.
Sgt. Line Karpish
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497
