The Platte River originates in Long Lake in Traverse City, and flows through Platte Bay, a small bay of Lake Michigan. Here’s what we can answer: What’s the deal with the Platte River? There are several questions surrounding this story - we saw some good ones in the comments of our original report. > Feds charge Michigan man for dredging river inside Sleeping Bear Dunes These charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 6 months’ imprisonment, up to a $ 5,000 fine, up to 5 years’ probation, and mandatory restitution. Howard is charged with one count of tampering and one count of vandalism at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on August 15, 2022. Federal officials say Howard dredged the Platte River inside Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Attorney for the Western District of Michigan, Mark Totten, announced charges against Andrew Blair Howard, 62, of Frankfort, Michigan. A Michigan man is facing federal charges for allegedly dredging a river inside a federal park along Lake Michigan.

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