His guilt got the best of him!

[Hawgdawg]

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Police



Sooooooooo, being in law enforcement, we see A LOT of strange things in the world (and I do mean A LOT!). But last week we were pleasantly surprised by something we have literally never seen before.... an act so unusual, we are still awestruck.

 We received the following letter, along with a $6,000 check, from a man who decided it was time to right his wrongs, 40 years after the fact:

 To Wash. Dept. of F&W -
 
The enclosed check for $6,000 is to make restitution for 3 illegally killed whitetail does I took between the years 1967 thru 1970 in Washington State. I recently spoke to Captain Richard Mann in Spokane. He suggested I contact the Dept. of F&W law enforcement in Olympia if I wished to make my payment as a donation to the WDFW Law Enforcement Program. My conscience has not allowed me to put this sin to rest until now. I know that God has forgiven me and hope that WDFW will as well. I hope this check will help in Washington State WDFW Law Enforcement Programs. -Roy

 Thank you, Roy, for making us smile and reminding us that those who have made poor choices in the past (let's face it, who hasn't?) have the power to change their course in life and ultimately do the right thing.... no matter how much time has passed.

[Hawgdawg]

I wonder if he knew that the statue of limitations had ran out? Still a great jester for a 40 year old crime.. I don't think the fine would of been that back then.

[WAcoyotehunter]

That's awesome!

[bobcat]

That was some expensive meat.   

[pianoman9701]

I'd like to think I could do the same. What a great thing to do.

[Boss .300 winmag]

I'd like to think I could do the same. What a great thing to do.

Poach deer?

[pianoman9701]

lol, no! I've never poached anything. I made some mistakes when I was younger.

[Boss .300 winmag]

lol, no! I've never poached anything. I made some mistakes when I was younger.

do tell. 

[bigtex]

That was some expensive meat.   

He paid the civil penalty that he would have faced had he done the crimes now. $2K a head.

[6x6in6]

So does he get the points for turning in a poacher?

[wildmanoutdoors]

Does the WDFW still have a Law enforcement division? Arnt they run by WSP now?

[Mudman]

Very good.  He did this for himself.  A mans integrity is a fragile thing and he wants his peace of mind with himself and maybe the lord for his sins.  Very admirable.

[Gringo31]

It wasn't about if he might get in trouble one day....It about being able to live with himself.  I love it when people try to make something right of a wrong they did.   

[bigtex]

Does the WDFW still have a Law enforcement division? Arnt they run by WSP now?

No. Only Oregon and Alaska operate that way.

[wildmanoutdoors]

I could have sworn that pretty recently this change happened here?