Two charged in wildlife poaching in SWVA

A months-long investigation into the unlawful killing of dozens of deer in Scott and Lee counties in Virginia results in two people, including a juvenile, being charged. The Virginia Conservation Police investigation into deer killed by the aid of spotlight concluded in October. During the investigation, officials continued to receive reports of additional deer killed. Both of the suspects confessed to the poaching spree. T he report said they used a suppressed rifle to kill deer, and evidence of their kills was located on their cell phones. In total, 55 deer were suspected of being killed by the aid of Spotlight. The two un-named subjects were charged with 238 violations for the illegal killing of approximately 30 deer, two bears, and one owl.