On April 13, 2017, the Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division investigated the illegal shooting of two yearling beef calves on a local cattle ranch north of Port Orford. The incident took place in a pasture east of highway 101 near milepost 291 in Denmark, Oregon. One of the calves was left wounded while the other calf was field dressed and removed from the field. The suspect(s) gained access to the pasture by cutting a hole in the fence and loading the animal into a vehicle that was parked on highway 101. The victim of the incident is offering a $5000 reward for information that leads to the apprehension and conviction of the suspect(s). Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Trooper Dylan Roberts at the number listed below. Trooper Dylan Roberts: (971)-601-0047; TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 (24/7); TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us (Monitored M-F 8:00AM – 5:00PM); (Please use the TIP Hotline for Weekend and Evening Reporting).
