MI: Mississippi men charged with hunting wild turkeys in Madison County
Mississippi men charged with hunting turkeys in Madison County (thetelegraph.com)
07/08/2023
Madison County officials on Friday charged two Mississippi men with hunting wild turkeys.
Hunter D. Baxter, 29, of Lucedale, was charged with possession of wild game for commercial use, a Class 4 felony, and unlawful use of weapons, a Class 3 felony.
According to court documents, on or about March 6 Baxter allegedly captured, killed or possessed wild turkeys for profit or commercial purposes. On April 29, Baxter allegedly had a silencing attachment for a firearm.
Bail for Baxter was set at $50,000.
Bail for Highsmith was set at $40,000.
• Gary L. Scott, 57, of Alton, was charged with burglary, a Class 2 felony. The case was presented by the Alton Police Department. According to court documents, on July 6 Scott allegedly entered a building with the intent to commit a theft. Bail was set at $50,000.
• Desmond D. Howard, 32, of Granite City, was charged with aggravated assault, a Class 4 felony. The case was presented by the Granite City Police Department. According to court documents, on July 6 Howard allegedly swung a closed fist at an Alton Police sergeant.