IndianaLocalNews

Indiana man charged with spraying illegal pesticide in area motels

A Dyer, Indiana man has been charged with bringing “DOOM” to his northern Indiana motels.

The U.S. Attorney’s office says 34 year-old Dipen Patel has been charged with a criminal violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA, according to ABC 57.

Court documents show Patel is accused of knowingly distributing a pesticide called “DOOM” in rooms at motels in Howe and Michigan City. Doom is not registered with the EPA, as required.

A plea agreement has been filed with respect to the violation, but not details about it have been released.

Related posts

Elkhart man sentenced after running from officers

Alyssa Foster

Federal judge reopens lawsuit, could allow Ten Commandments monument back at Statehouse

Jon Zimney

Gov. Braun proclaims June as Nuclear Family Month in Indiana

Jon Zimney

Leave a Comment