According to WRIC 8 News, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) has announced that it has arrested and charged a Richmond man in connection to the illegal hunting of deer, including the “renowned Hollywood Buck.”
The department says 36-year-old Jason Walters of Richmond was arrested on Sunday, January 28, 2024, and is facing 19 wildlife violations in connection to the illegal killing of three deer in Virginia. Also, 36-year-old Alan Proffitt of Richmond is believed to be an accomplice of Walters. He is facing pending charges.
What happened?
In December 2023, Walter posted photos of himself with a “nontypical” 29-point buck on Facebook, claiming the deer was found in Prince Edward County. After some Facebook users recognized the buck that frequented Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery, they suspected the deer had been killed illegally and contacted the department.
According to the department, the investigation involved 10 search warrants and resulted in officers recovering two sets of antlers, one of which was from the “Hollywood Buck.”