If you like fish and wildlife content, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future videos. An Alaska state trooper was on patrol when he observed an individual hook a salmon on its back, pull it on shore, and then cut its gills. In Alaska, it is unlawful to intentionally snag or attempt to snag any fish in fresh water. >> Oh, what is that? >> Oh, hi. Oh, what is that? >> Congratulations. >> Oh, >> perfect timing. >> Yes. >> Hey, let me go back to get the license. >> Show me where through the mouth you snack hooked it. >> Show me. >> I've been here. Okay. Was that in the mouth? >> Um, >> that wasn't in the mouth, was it? There's going to be a hole in his mouth. Correct. >> I've been sitting right here. You see this camera going? >> Yeah. >> Is that in the mouth? >> Um >> Yes. >> I've been watching you. He's in the mouth. It >> happened so fast. It was his birthday yesterday. >> Well, Not that. Not me. It is bleeding. >> That was already there. >> You go ahead, baby. >> That was already there, sir. If I can't find a hole in mouth, that's yours, right? It's not mine, sir. >> There should be a hole in your mouth from your hook, right? >> There's a hole in the mouth. I caught it in the mouth. >> You sure? >> I did not make that big mark. It's the only mark I see on it. Where in the mouth did you hook? What side? >> On the left. >> On the left. Which left? Point to the hole. That left. >> Okay. There is absolutely nothing. Right. Right. Correct. I seen a hole in the mouth. >> H >> I seen a hole in the mouth. >> What you do? >> Where? Point to it. >> Point to the hole. >> I believe that I caught it in the mouth. >> Where is the hole? The only hole I'm seeing is a snag mark. Right. Correct. Am I correct? [Music] get your ID. >> Um, >> yes or no? >> I do not have it with me. >> Where is it? >> I have to go get it. >> Where is it? [Music] >> Do you want to talk out here? Talk out here. >> Are you okay, Joe? Are you going? >> Oh, the fish wasn't hooked in the mouth. >> Oh, okay. >> Right. And then you can't take a fish that's not hooked in the mouth. It's a foul hook fish. Okay. >> So, you're going to write a citation. >> Simple as that. >> Okay. >> But neat ID. Any more fish here? >> No. >> Nothing down there. >> Oh, my son. >> I'm done fishing. >> Got one. >> Okay. >> I'm done fishing, sir. >> That's fine. I still need your ID. >> All right. >> It's going to be like the ID. I'm just watching him. >> Like a $200 fine or something. Huh? >> Not even. [Music] >> It happens, Joe. It happened to your brother, too. as your wallet record. >> Stay at the door. >> Stay right where you at. Okay. >> You're getting all antsy on me and I don't like it. >> He's not going nowhere. >> Look, dude. >> I don't I don't have anything. >> Joe, give me your first name. Full name. >> My name is Joe. >> Spell for me. J O S I A H. >> J O S I A H. >> That last name is >> data birth. >> Got a warrant or something I should know about. Is that why you're all nervous? >> I'm I'm just You're really nervous right now. It's bugging me. Okay. >> Um no warrant. You can look up >> then. What's going on? Just just want to >> um I'm ready to go get it from the car. The the ID. >> Okay. >> Come on. Give me just a second here. >> Do you want me to walk with you? Are you okay? >> No, I can do this way. >> Uh your brother's here talking to the troopers. I guess he just caught a fish and it was snag. So, he's giving us information. And you're on you're on you're on speaker phone. The super right here. Yeah. >> I see 540 27 29. >> Joe, do you want to swap this one? [Music] >> Put it under the driver's seat to open the drive door and it's right under. >> Yeah, I know where it's at. >> Oh, I'm sorry. Sorry, Joe. >> Happened brother. >> Tell you what, we don't even need to deal with it. vehicle. I can take you over right here. Okay. >> We don't need you. Walk back in and take over right here. Okay. >> Thank you. >> Cool. >> You all right? >> Yeah, I'm fine. I'm done. >> You got a fishing license? >> Um, yes. I paid for a fishing license. >> Is it on you? >> Is it new? >> Is it on you? >> Um, it's in the it's in the car. >> Okay. I just realized that about 20 minutes ago. >> Awesome. Tell you what, let's go over here and look at those other fish real quick. All right, since we're all together, I'm just going to hop over on the other side. >> Okay, following anywhere. >> No, I'm I'm not expecting you to go anywhere. I got your stuff. You take off running. You want to go for rest. All right. So, I'll be right around the corner. Yes. >> Yeah, absolutely. You got license on you? >> It was the kids fishing. >> Hey, I'm going to give you the benefit of doubt. You got your license. Okay. >> Yeah, I do. >> I'm going to believe you. I'm not here to be a total, but we can't be retaining a fellow who fished. >> No, I I understand. >> Okay. It happened. >> Yep. Compar. your approximate height >> and your approximate height. >> Your address? >> I'm homeless. >> Homeless. >> Where you get mail to? >> I don't get >> Where's your last? >> Give him your dad's address. I went homeless recently. >> Okay. But where's your last address then? Jo. >> What's that? >> My last address. >> Yeah. >> My last address. >> Citations for retaining a foul hook fished. Okay. Dead seas one eye salmon. It's going to be donated to charity. Fine is $120. $20 sir charge. $40. 140 total. Contact within 30 days. The Palma Courthouse. Okay, I put a phone number on there. All right, you said you're down in luck. Listen to me. Call them. Okay, they may be able to set up a payment schedule. Okay, it might be $10 a month if you That's all it is you can do. Okay, talk to them. Don't let it lapse. All right, let it lapse. Warm goes up for you, dude. All right, any questions from grace? >> No more questions. Okay. All right, you're all set. In the end, Josiah was charged with snagging and failing to release a fish in fresh water, a minor offense, after his failure to pay $210 in fines and costs were sent to collections. If you like this video and want to see more like it, subscribe to Arrest Cam. As always, thanks for watching.