Men plead guilty to fake CG distress calls - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Quick Links

Print Email
Bookmark and Share
http://www.navytimes.com/news/2010/03/ap_coastguard_fake_distress_calls_plea_031310/

Men plead guilty to fake CG distress calls


The Associated Press
Posted : Saturday Mar 13, 2010 14:02:41 EST

RALEIGH, N.C. — Three men have pleaded guilty to making false distress calls to the Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard said in a news release Saturday that 25-year-old Jeremy Fisher of Holly Ridge made at least 22 fake calls to the Coast Guard in 2007 and 2008.

The Coast Guard said 22-year-old William Yates of Sneads Ferry and 21-year-old Steven Medina of Onslow County each pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting a false distress call.

According to their plea agreements, each man will pay the Coast Guard for the cost of deploying search and rescue teams for the hoax calls.

Fisher agreed to pay $234,111, Medina will pay $233.48 and Yates will pay $506.80. The men will be sentenced later and could face jail time and additional fines.

Videos You May Be Interested In

Leave a Comment





Contests and Promotions


promo Enter our 2012 Red Carpet Contest!
Predict who will get the statues on Hollywood's big night and win a $200 Fandango Gift Card!

Click Here To Enter.
promo Win Tactical Night Vision Goggles!
Enter to Win the Military Times Sweepstakes!

Click Here To Enter.

Free Stickers


promo Click here and we'll send you a FREE AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, VIETNAM, or DESERT STORM sticker.
some text

Marketplace

Mil-Mall


2011 Insider's Guide To Military Benefits
This handbook for military life includes essential information on pay and benefits, housing, education, health care and more.

Military Discounts


Save on your purchases!
In honor of your military service, you can find regular and name brand products at a special discount.

Shoplocal

  Shop Local
Local Online Deals
Find the best deals at your local stores.