Amador County - State wildlife authorities have arrested a meat shop owner in Sacramento on suspicion of buying venison from a couple accused of poaching deer in Amador County. Tawn Saephan, 45, owner of Samthong Meat Market on 6245 Franklin Boulevard, was arrested Friday on suspicion of purchasing deer meat after a seven-month investigation. He allegedly bought the meat from 42-year-old Lofoo Saeturn and 61-year-old Merry Nian Saechao. Foy says wardens arrested the couple for shooting deer out of season and at night in El Dorado, Placer and Amador counties. They face felony conspiracy and poaching charges. The majority of deer poaching involves individuals killing deer for their own consumption, said Foy. He said the suspects were selling the deer for $150 a piece. According to reports, a couple hundred pounds of deer meat and at least seven deer carcasses were found at a home the suspects were renting on Elder Creek Road. Foy said the number of deer the couple are suspected of killing likely exceeds the seven animals found in the home. Staff Report (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Thursday, 15 January 2009 01:09
Meat Shop Owner Arrested
Amador County - State wildlife authorities have arrested a meat shop owner in Sacramento on suspicion of buying venison from a couple accused of poaching deer in Amador County. Tawn Saephan, 45, owner of Samthong Meat Market on 6245 Franklin Boulevard, was arrested Friday on suspicion of purchasing deer meat after a seven-month investigation. He allegedly bought the meat from 42-year-old Lofoo Saeturn and 61-year-old Merry Nian Saechao. Foy says wardens arrested the couple for shooting deer out of season and at night in El Dorado, Placer and Amador counties. They face felony conspiracy and poaching charges. The majority of deer poaching involves individuals killing deer for their own consumption, said Foy. He said the suspects were selling the deer for $150 a piece. According to reports, a couple hundred pounds of deer meat and at least seven deer carcasses were found at a home the suspects were renting on Elder Creek Road. Foy said the number of deer the couple are suspected of killing likely exceeds the seven animals found in the home. Staff Report (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
