Sheridan Resident Cited for Killing Bald Eagle

The incident south of Independence, Oregon could cost the suspect a $6,250 fine.

The eagle was located by police and recovered in the area that had been described to them by a witness Photo courtesy: Oregon State Police

(INDEPENDENCE, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division investigation into the unlawfully killing of a bald eagle south of Independence last Friday led to the identification and citing of a 19-year old suspect.

OSP Fish & Wildlife Division Troopers Richard Young and Doug Shugart say they received information Sunday, that a bald eagle had been shot and killed two days earler, in the area of the Willamette River south of Independence.

The investigation indicated three persons had been duck hunting when a bald eagle flew over the top of the group and was allegedly shot by 19-year old Dustin Millsap of Sheridan.

Police say that after killing the eagle, Millsap hid it behind a tree.

The troopers found the concealed dead eagle today near where it had reportedly been shot. Millsap was contacted and subsequently cited to appear for Unlawful Taking Protected Species to wit: Bald Eagle, a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a fine up to $6,250.

The shotgun allegedly used to kill the bald eagle, along with several rounds of ammunition were seized as evidence.
Source: Oregon State Police

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Wow ...what an awful crime. I wonder how many thousands of dollars will be spent prosecuting it? Mr Milsap should have joined up with Blackwater or the US military, then he could kill anything or anyone he wanted with no consequences. What a stupid story...we put more value on a goddam bird than we do human life.

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