PARK COUNTY, Colo. — Three men were arrested in connection to a suspected poaching ring in Park Country, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said Wednesday.
David Schlitt, 64, along with Robert Schlitt, 36, and Richard Schlitt, 33, were taken into custody Tuesday after two search warrants were executed in Colorado Springs, as well as a third warrant in Fremont County.
The search warrants were the result of an investigation into poaching in Park County. A vehicle, guns and wildlife parts were seized as evidence, CPW said.
David Schlitt was arrested on suspicion of charges including the following, according to CPW:
- Willful destruction of elk
- Failure to prepare game meat for human consumption
- Hunting without a proper and valid license
Robert Schlitt was arrested on suspicion of charges including the following:
- Willful destruction of elk and bear
- Failure to prepare game meat for human consumption
- Hunting without a proper and valid license
Richard Schlitt was arrested on suspicion of the following charges:
- Willful destruction of elk and bear
- Failure to prepare game meat for human consumption
“When you poach an animal, not only is it illegal, but you are stealing from the people of Colorado,” said Mark Lamb, CPW’s area wildlife manager for Park County. “We do not tolerate poaching and take these crimes very seriously.”
CPW did not release any additional details in the case, citing the ongoing investigation.
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