https://www.newstimes.com/news/article/SW-Michigan-man-faces-15-charges-after-poached-16633278.php
11/19/2021
The discovery of nine poached trophy bucks in a barn has led to 15 state wildlife charges against a southwestern Michigan man, authorities said.
Police investigating an October domestic violence complaint discovered the bucks in a barn in the Van Buren County village of Decatur.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said the man is suspected of driving his truck through fields, shining a light on the deer and shooting them.
Justin Ernst, 33, Decatur, was arraigned Nov. 9 in 7th District Court in Paw Paw and is scheduled to reappear in court on Dec. 20. He is free on bond. He faces up to $59,500 in reimbursement to the state if convicted.
It wasn’t clear whether Ernst has an attorney who might comment on his behalf.