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