Seabrook man arrested on federal charges for allegedly operating illegal charter cruise out of Galveston, U.S. attorney says
Ships pass through the area between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, in Galveston. A massive set of gates is proposed in the area as part of the âIke Dikeâ project.A Seabrook man has been arrested Monday on federal charges for allegedly operating an illegal charter cruise business in Galveston,Gordon Johnson, 65, allegedly operated a charter cruise using a boat named the MV Spanish Princess without complying with the U.S.
Johnson was indicted on Dec. 1 and arrested Monday morning. He is expected to make his initial appearance in court on Tuesday morning. If convicted of the charges, Johnson could face up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and forfeiture of the MV Spanish Princess. “Ensuring mariners are fully qualified to safely operate passenger vessels is of upmost importance to the U.S. Coast Guard," Brian Jeanfreau, special agent in charge for the Coast Guard Investigative Service Gulf Region, said in a statement.
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