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I got this from the Colorado DOW today: MISSOURI HUNTING OUTFITTER FACES FELONY WILDLIFE CHARGES A Ste. Genevieve, Missouri hunting outfitter operating in Colorado has been charged with numerous wildlife violations. The case began in 2003 when officers and investigators with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department notified the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) and the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) that alleged unlawful hunting and outfitting activities were being committed by Missouri residents operating in Colorado. CDOW and MDC investigators collaborated to begin a joint investigation into the allegations. While the investigation is continuing, three Missouri men face felony charges in Colorado resulting from the three-year law enforcement collaboration: Gregory J. Jaegers, 40, Renegade Guide Service, Ste. Genevieve, MO Eight felony and 14 misdemeanor counts, including felony charges of illegal sale of wildlife and felony willful destruction of wildlife Richard W. Schroeder, 45, Festus, MO Two felony and six misdemeanor counts, including felony willful destruction of wildlife Keith C. Schweiss, 47, Bloomsdale, MO Two felony and 3 misdemeanor counts, including felony willful destruction of wildlife "The further we examined the activities of these individuals, the larger the case became," said Dan Miller, lead investigator on the case for the CDOW. In October 2005, a search warrant was served in eastern Missouri and interviews were conducted with several suspects. The investigative work uncovered years of alleged wildlife violations in Colorado. Hunters from Colorado, Missouri, Louisiana, and Texas were identified in connection with the suspected violations. Subsequently, four hunting clients of Jaegers where charged with wildlife violations to which they plead guilty and paid fines and penalties in excess of $5,000. "The investigation continues and CDOW expects that additional defendants will be charged before the investigation ends," said Miller. On Mar. 9, the Missouri defendants were indicted by the 9th Judicial District Court in Garfield County, Colorado. The suspects are scheduled to appear for advisement of rights and a bond hearing in Garfield County District Court on Wednesday, Mar. 22. "This case shows what can happen when investigators work together, across state lines, to make sure that wildlife is protected," said Rob Firth, chief of law enforcement for the CDOW. "We appreciate Missouri's cooperation and look forward to continuing to work with them as this investigation moves forward." | ||
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Glad the dirtbags were caught. I'd like to hear more details like: Where? What? and when? The details are probably so disgusting it would just piss me off. | |||
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These guys are from my backyard almost. I've never even heard of renegade guide service. Glad they where caught if they are guilty. Walk softly and carry a big bore! | |||
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