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Manistique, Michigan (AP)
Three members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have been convicted of running an illegal commercial fishing operation on Lake Michigan’s Little Bay de Noc.
Brothers Andrew, Kevin and John Schwartz of Rapid River were found guilty of 79 violations Friday in tribal court in Manistique.
They were ordered to pay $13,175 in fines and costs and had their fishing licenses permanently revoked.
Three members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have been convicted of running an illegal commercial fishing operation on Lake Michigan’s Little Bay de Noc.
Brothers Andrew, Kevin and John Schwartz of Rapid River were found guilty of 79 violations Friday in tribal court in Manistique.
They were ordered to pay $13,175 in fines and costs and had their fishing licenses permanently revoked.
