June 22, 2022 5:20 a.m. 

Covering coastal Douglas County:

Fish and Wildlife Troopers from the Oregon State Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a poaching suspect.

An OSP release said on Friday June 17th at approximately 4:30 a.m. information was received that a young buck deer had been shot at the Reedsport Public Boat Launch. An investigation revealed that the deer was shot on-site with a handgun about an hour earlier. The release said Reedsport was extra busy at this time, with a chainsaw carving competition and a rock and gem show occurring over the weekend. Several people were camped nearby in campers and trailers.

Fish and Wildlife Troopers are trying to identify the subject in pictures they have obtained, who is suspected to have shot the young buck and left it to waste. Reedsport Police Department and Public Works staff are assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information can call the OSP Tip Line at 800-452-7888, or email: tip@osp.oregon.gov.

Pictures of the suspect are with this story at www.541radio.com.