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I saw this from the WDFW Police Facebook page. I won't bother with the link, so, I'll just copy/paste their post...
Illegal Target Shooting Leads to Weapons Seizure
While patrolling closed roads in the Stemilt Basin, WDFW Officers Tucker and Smith found three males target shooting by Lily Lake. The officers watched as the individuals quickly turned from shooting clay pigeons to instead taking aim at the irrigation districts' new metal signs.
After several shotgun blasts into the signs, one individual threw his beer can into the bushes as the driver of the vehicle announced the idea to drive down the road and have the passenger lean out the window shooting signs with his shotgun. Hearing this plan, the officers quickly jumped into their patrol truck to follow them. The occupants of the vehicle had no idea the officers were behind them as the passenger leaned out the window and fired two different shotgun blasts at green dot signs as they were driving down the road.
The officers performed a high risk stop and detained the three individuals. After interviewing and documenting, three weapons were seized for evidence and multiple charges will be filed to include malicious mischief, loaded rifle in a motor vehicle, shooting from a motor vehicle, and litter. Restitution will be requested to pay for the replace of the damaged property.
Good catch by Smith & Tucker of WDFW Police! This happens often, however, it's not every day there are police near by to witness it! It's this kind of illegal activity that ruins and closes down recreational shooting. Glad they got 'em!
I suspect this is more common than we may think. It may be the biggest problem we face (irresponsible, disrespectful and illegal shooting). It's where the we all get a bad rap because of the 'Bozo's' like this (although I'm sure we have more fitting names for them!).
They are the tough nuts to crack. It's hard to get the message across to people like this. I'm sure these 3 now get the message and I hope others will get a clue as well.
Bill
Illegal Target Shooting Leads to Weapons Seizure
While patrolling closed roads in the Stemilt Basin, WDFW Officers Tucker and Smith found three males target shooting by Lily Lake. The officers watched as the individuals quickly turned from shooting clay pigeons to instead taking aim at the irrigation districts' new metal signs.
After several shotgun blasts into the signs, one individual threw his beer can into the bushes as the driver of the vehicle announced the idea to drive down the road and have the passenger lean out the window shooting signs with his shotgun. Hearing this plan, the officers quickly jumped into their patrol truck to follow them. The occupants of the vehicle had no idea the officers were behind them as the passenger leaned out the window and fired two different shotgun blasts at green dot signs as they were driving down the road.
The officers performed a high risk stop and detained the three individuals. After interviewing and documenting, three weapons were seized for evidence and multiple charges will be filed to include malicious mischief, loaded rifle in a motor vehicle, shooting from a motor vehicle, and litter. Restitution will be requested to pay for the replace of the damaged property.
Good catch by Smith & Tucker of WDFW Police! This happens often, however, it's not every day there are police near by to witness it! It's this kind of illegal activity that ruins and closes down recreational shooting. Glad they got 'em!
I suspect this is more common than we may think. It may be the biggest problem we face (irresponsible, disrespectful and illegal shooting). It's where the we all get a bad rap because of the 'Bozo's' like this (although I'm sure we have more fitting names for them!).
They are the tough nuts to crack. It's hard to get the message across to people like this. I'm sure these 3 now get the message and I hope others will get a clue as well.
Bill
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