Four suburban Illinois men convicted in Grant Co. deer poaching investigation

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – 4 suburban Illinois residents have been convicted of unlawful deer poaching over the winter in Grant County, authorities introduced Wednesday.

The Grant County Sheriff’s Workplace acknowledged that it obtained a grievance of somebody taking pictures deer after authorized searching hours on the night time of Dec. 26, 2021 on County Highway Ok in Woodman Township.

The Illinois residents, three from Naperville and one from Plainfield, have been convicted on the next prices:

• Misbah Syed was convicted of searching deer throughout closed season, which is a misdemeanor, and should pay a $1,500 effective plus prices.
• Mohammed Siddiqi was convicted of searching deer throughout closed season and should pay a $1,500 effective plus prices.
• Mohammed Khan was convicted of unlawful shining of a deer, elk or bear, which is a misdemeanor, and should pay a $1,000 effective plus prices.
• Sami Siddiqi was convicted of failing to finish registration for a deer and should pay a $343.50 effective.

The courtroom additionally imposed a three-year Dept. of Pure Sources revocation of privileges and ordered DNA for Syed, Khan and Mohammed Siddiqi.

The Grant County Sheriff’s Workplace was assisted by the Wisconsin DNR and Illinois Division of Pure Sources.

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