Missouri's Attorney General is suing a St. Charles Marina Owner
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Missouri's Attorney General is suing a St. Charles Marina Owner

Date: October 6, 2010
By: Allison Blood
State Capitol Bureau

Intro: 
Missouri's Attorney General filed suit against a St. Charles County resident for failing to maintain the underground storage facilities at his marina. Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City.
RunTime:  0:36
OutCue:  SOC

Wrap: Chris Koster announced Gerald Rohe of St. Charles County is facing suit from the state of Missouri, but when called to hear his side of the story, Rohe was silent.

Actuality:  PHONE.WAV
Run Time:  00:10
Description: "(Tri-tone) I'm sorry, this number has been disconnected or is no longer in service..."

In fact, Rohe disconnected his phone line at Liberty Marina in Portage Des Sioux, where the allegedly damaged tanks are.

His home phone is not listed.

Koster's office says they are asking a judge to order Rohe to bring his site up to compliance.

From Jefferson City, I'm Allison Blood.

Intro: 
Attorney General Chris Koster announced a St. Charles County resident faces a lawsuit if he doesn't clean up his storage facilities under his marina. Allison Blood has more from Jefferson City.
RunTime:  0:27
OutCue:  SOC

Wrap: Gerald Rohe, owner of Liberty Harbor in Portage Des Sioux, allegedly failed to maintain his underground storage facilities to the standards of the State.

Koster's office is asking a judge to order Rohe to shut down one of the marina's tanks until it's repaired.

Rohe is also alleged to fail to maintain corrosion protection and release detection systems.

His home number is unlisted and the phone number of his marina is disconnected.

From Jefferson City, I'm Allison Blood.