WFRM.net reports:
Two Emporium men have been fined by the Game Commission for poaching an elk. Douglas Petty, 19, was charged with unlawful taking or possession of game or wildlife. Eric Reed, 20, was accused of aiding in the unlawful taking of game or wildlife. Petty was fined $1500 and was ordered to pay $5,000 restitution. Reed was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine and make $1,000 restitution. Both defendants were also ordered to pay court costs and fees. The Game Commission said the pair killed a elk last November, decapitated it and left it to rot in a field near the Game Commission’s office in Shippen township, Cameron County.Another Emporium resident has been charged with simple assault. Jamie Reynolds, 19, is accused of hitting 20 year old Alicia Reickerd Saturday morning during an argument. He was arraigned before District Judge King and committed to the Elk County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail.
from wfrm.net

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