Police investigating an October domestic violence complaint discovered nine poached bucks in a barn located in Decatur. Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers determined the illegal, trophy deer belonged to a previously convicted felon who is suspected of driving his truck through fields, shining and shooting deer. Justin Ernst, 33, Decatur, faces up to […]
Van Buren County suspect charged in poaching of nine trophy bucks
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