Man faces massive fine after authorities uncover vehicle linked to crime scene: 'Serves as a warning of what can happen'

Man faces massive fine after authorities uncover vehicle linked to crime scene: 'Serves as a warning of what can happen'

When questioned for an act of illegal dumping tied to his vehicle, Jed Charlton claimed he "could not remember" having driven it, according to the Sunderland Echo. After first pleading not guilty to two environmental crimes, Charlton changed his pleas to guilty on the day of his trial.  The crimes he committed were "knowingly causing controlled waste to be deposited and failing to prevent the escape of the waste, despite having a duty of care to…