Man Pleads Guilty to Wildlife Crimes | Jackson News

A 24-year-old hunter, William Langston Jr., faces a staggering $77,244 fine and three years of hunting suspension after pleading guilty to 21 counts of headlighting deer, 19 counts of hunting from public roads, and illegally taking deer beyond limits. The case escalates with a felony charge under Mississippi’s Pet Protection Act for allegedly killing a cat. Authorities seized two rifles — one with a thermal scope and suppressor — and the investigation spanned Madison and Rankin counties. Langston is in a pretrial diversion program for the pet-related charge. Law enforcement, including Lt. Colonel Chris Reed, emphasized zero tolerance for poaching and animal cruelty, warning that such actions harm the entire hunting community and ecosystem. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e905ed66f5739ed9