Wild deer captured and kept in a dog crate for weeks. A Bay Area resident is cited
Key takeaways
- A Sonoma County resident was cited for illegally capturing and keeping a fawn in a dog crate for weeks, wildlife protection authorities said.
- The agency did not disclose the location of the home where the fawn was found.
- Wildlife Officer Cameron Blechert went to the reported location and saw the deer in a dog crate outside a house, according to the news release.
Wildlife Officer Cameron Blechert with a fawn in Sonoma County on June 10, 2026. (California Statewide Law Enforcement Assn.) By Karen Garcia Staff Writer Follow June 15, 2026 7:35 PM PT 1 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
A Sonoma County resident was cited for illegally capturing and keeping a fawn in a dog crate for weeks, wildlife protection authorities said.
An officer with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife received a report that a group of people was seen taking a deer fawn from the wild and putting it in the crate this month, according to a law enforcement association news release. The agency did not disclose the location of the home where the fawn was found.