On April 8, 2020 Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Troopers served search warrants relating to an extensive investigation into multiple wildlife crimes.
The subject of the investigation is William Hollings (34) of Philomath.
Evidence was seized relating to the following crimes:
- Felon in Possession of Firearm
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Buck Deer
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Bull Elk
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Black Bear
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Cougar
- Lend/Borrow or Sell Big Game Tag
- Hunt Closed Season
- Hunt No Big Game Tag
- Fail to Properly Check in Cougar to ODFW
Fish and Wildlife Troopers located evidence of additional wildlife related crimes and three additional suspects.
On April 25, 2020 Fish and Wildlife Troopers served several more search warrants relating to these wildlife crimes.
These warrants involved:
Nicholas Lisenby (39) from Lebanon
Amanda Hughes (37) from Lebanon
Eric Hamilton (33) from Alsea
Evidence was seized relating to the following wildlife crimes:
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Buck Deer
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Bull Elk
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Black Bear
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Cougar
- Unlawful Take/Possession of Bobcat
- Lend/Borrow or Sell Big Game Tag
- Hunt Closed Season
- Hunt No Big Game Tag
Based on evidence seized or processed, troopers believe the three males participated in the unlawful take/possession of 27 big game animals within the last two years, with evidence indicating many of the animals were killed during closed season or prohibited hours.
Values attributed to Oregon’s wildlife by Oregon Revised Statute 496.075 could total $162,700.00 in restitution to the State of Oregon.
The listed crimes occurred throughout the following counties: Benton, Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Polk and Tillamook, and charges have been forwarded for consideration of prosecution.
