Janesville PD arrest suspect tied to whitetail buck killing

(David Kenyon | MI Dept. of Natural Resources)
Published: Nov. 3, 2021 at 9:53 PM CDT
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MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Janesville Police Department arrested a suspect after investigating the killing of a whitetail buck last Wednesday.

On Oct. 27, JPD officers and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources conservation wardens began investigating several tips of a dead whitetail buck in Janesville. The alleged violation occurred near the City of Janesville landfill.

After investigating the complaints, Janesville Police arrested 40-year-old Jason Kline of Whitewater on the following counts:

  • Trespass to land
  • Bow and crossbow hunting restrictions
  • Discharge weapon in city limits

The investigation is still ongoing.

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