William Haynes - Poaching Ring

[WSU]

The second article says "Haynes died unexpectedly before he could report to jail."

[kselkhunter]

Yeah this paragraph is in the article that I linked:

"Depending on their level of involvement, the poachers received up to several thousand dollars in fines, and a few were sentenced to more than a year in jail. Haynes and the Dillses got the harshest sentences. (Haynes died unexpectedly before he could report to jail.) From the wardens’ point of view, considering the hours and resources they’d put into the investigation, the penalties seemed light."

It's amazing how much time the wardens/police put into getting all that evidence lined up in time just days before the statute of limitations ran out.  Those wardens/police need special awards for that level of work.

[Chanes8CWU]

And an additional pat on the back for saying how light the penalties were.

[Shawn Ryan]

Haynes' cases in Clackamas, Lincoln, and Clatsop Counties were dismissed because of a global resolution in Wasco Co. case. Plead guilty to 21 counts of 45 charged. Sentenced to 270 days, could serve it in Skamania County, credit for time served, lost hunting license for 3 years, 3 years probation, and $12,000 in fines.

Erik Martin: Plead guilty on 15 of 42 counts. 60 days jail, credit for time served, serve in Skamania Co., 3 year license suspension, 3 years probation, $12,000 in fines.

Eddy Dills: Wasco Co.: no plea, trial on 2 misdemeanors. Life time suspension of OR hunting and trapping licences. 30 days jail. 5 years probation. Credit for time served. Affirmed on appeal. Clatsop Co: 3 counts, not guilty after trial.

Joseph Dills: Wasco Co.: plead guilty on 9sof 12 counts. 180 days jail. Credit for time served. Hunting and trapping license suspended for life. 60 months probation. $10,500 in fines. Clatsop: plead guilty to 4 of 6 counts.  3 and 5 year license suspensions (different counts). 60 months probation. $2,800 fines. Lincoln Co.: plead guilty on 4 of 5 counts. Hunting and trapping licenses suspended for life. 60 months probation. $2,000 fines. Clackamas Co.: plead guilty to 2 of 4 counts. 60 mos. probation. Hunting and trapping lic. suspended for life. $1,000 fine. Wasco Co.: plead to 9 of 12 counts. Licenses suspended for life. 60 months probation. 180 days jail. Credit for time served. Serve in Skamania Co. $10,500 fine.

If I recall correctly, all have no contact with the others, forfeited seized items, don't have any hunting dogs, and no involvement in hunting activities during probation.

IDK why the difference in how long licenses were suspended under the plea deals.