Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Mich. Officer Fired After Killing 'Friendly' Deer Against Department Instructions
Police1 ^ | Oct 30, 2023

Posted on 11/01/2023 2:02:52 PM PDT by nickcarraway

Mich. officer fired after killing 'friendly' deer against department instructions"He acted independently [and] committed multiple policy violations in his decision to euthanize [Annie the deer],” Chief Mario RedLegs saidOct 30, 2023 By Joanna Putman Police1

VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — An officer has been fired after he went against instructions from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and euthanized a deer that locals called “Annie,” News Channel 3 reported.

While responding to an unrelated domestic incident on Oct. 20, Officer David Loza wrangled the deer with a neck strap and shot it to death. Residents were outraged, according to the report.

Pokagon Tribal Police Department Chief Mario RedLegs released a statement Friday saying that Loza had consulted with his supervising officer about the deer, but had ignored his instructions, according to the report.

"Despite consulting with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and his supervising officer, Mr. Loza ignored comments from citizens and misidentified Annie as a 'pet deer.' He acted independently, committed multiple policy violations in his decision to euthanize Annie without just cause," RedLegs said.

The statement continued, " His actions demonstrated a complete lack of compassion and empathy for Annie as well as the witnesses and other members who willingly provided her with love and support."

Annie had become friendly with local residents, according to reports. Lawrence resident Pamela Babb told News Channel 3 her family rescued Annie two years ago after the fawn's mother was hit and killed by a car.


TOPICS: Local News; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: anniethedeer; compassion; davidloza; deer; dnr; doe; donutwatch; empathy; load; zerocompassion
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-63 next last
To: servo1969

If you watch the video, you’ll realize that the deer was not doing anything.


41 posted on 11/01/2023 3:57:07 PM PDT by freedomjusticeruleoflaw (Strange that a man with his wealth would have to resort to prostitution.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 25 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

He couldn’t find a dog to kill?


42 posted on 11/01/2023 3:57:20 PM PDT by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Cottonhill

“Came real close to hitting one this summer in Hayden.”

That’s my daily story! I watch far down the road and if you see one, you know there is a bunch of relatives nearby. If you see one crossing the road, slow way down or stop.


43 posted on 11/01/2023 3:57:32 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom (“Occupy your mind with good thoughts or your enemy will fill them with bad ones.” ~ Thomas More)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 38 | View Replies]

To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

There’s a big difference between hunting and eating venison, and seeing a tame deer and concluding you must kill it. This jackass should really avoid RV campgrounds etc. A tame deer walking through is not uncommon.
Sane people, without the psychopath trait, simply enjoy such tranquil moments in life and do not spring for their Glock or Bowie Knife.

Doesn’t mean you won’t go hunting that fall.


44 posted on 11/01/2023 4:00:52 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dogs are called man's best friend. Moslems hate dogs. Add it up..)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]

To: joe fonebone
now a DNR agent is fired for killing a deer?

WTF kind of stupid is running this state?

A domesticated deer. What kind of a stupid dumbass would support the killing of a family's domesticated deer, a deer that the entire community is familiar with?

Michigan does have a problem with deer populations but not with the domesticated kind like this one.

Keep your dog on a leash or else it might be mistaken for a rabid fox and get shot........

45 posted on 11/01/2023 4:01:59 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Here's an earlier story (with video) about this incident.

      "Deer shot and killed by police officer leaves Lawrence community 'heartbroken'"


      

46 posted on 11/01/2023 4:02:21 PM PDT by Songcraft
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: DesertRhino

Officer Dooshbag was also caught on video...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3tAB3QF6lg


47 posted on 11/01/2023 4:03:42 PM PDT by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies]

To: MeganC
He probably failed his initial psych evaluation and the department hired him anyway.

I'd put serious money on that.

48 posted on 11/01/2023 4:05:19 PM PDT by zeugma (Stop deluding yourself that America is still a free country.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 31 | View Replies]

To: MeganC

Unreal. BTW.... your tale of the fox incident gave me chills. I’m glad you survived the encounter with that apex predator.


49 posted on 11/01/2023 4:05:34 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dogs are called man's best friend. Moslems hate dogs. Add it up..)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 47 | View Replies]

To: DesertRhino

“Doesn’t mean you won’t go hunting that fall.”

Exactly. My husband was an avid hunter and I went out a few times myself. Tracking and stalking a wild deer or elk means the animal has a sporting chance to escape.

This poor thing in Michigan was tame and these morons just had to kill it.


50 posted on 11/01/2023 4:08:58 PM PDT by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism. )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 44 | View Replies]

To: roving

I don’t know if anyone read the original “Bambi” by Felix Salten, but it was a far cry from the Disney movie (Disney wrecked a good story). Gobo, Faline’s sibling, was killed by hunters after he had been tamed. Sad spot in the novel.


51 posted on 11/01/2023 4:13:57 PM PDT by freepertoo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 22 | View Replies]

To: Magnum44

It has gotten confusing, hasn’t it.


52 posted on 11/01/2023 4:19:20 PM PDT by fini
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Hot Tabasco

You are not legally allowed to “Domesticate” any wild animal in the state of Michigan.
Period.
Those people are in violation of the law.
Do you support law breakers?
Or are you one of those “animal lovers”?
Go join peta...


53 posted on 11/01/2023 4:31:36 PM PDT by joe fonebone (And the people said NO! The End)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 45 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

He killed Bambi’s Mom !!!


54 posted on 11/01/2023 4:34:51 PM PDT by Tennessee Nana
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: joe fonebone
Hey Joe, here is the only thing you need to know:

fired after he went against instructions from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ...

Any argument you may have ain't worth crap. So shove it up your ass......

55 posted on 11/01/2023 4:51:35 PM PDT by Hot Tabasco
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 53 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Sounds like something Dennis Rader (BTK serial killer) would have enjoyed doing.


56 posted on 11/01/2023 4:59:34 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Good.

He’s really stupid without any regard for life or citizens


57 posted on 11/01/2023 5:07:31 PM PDT by NWFree (Sigma male 🤪)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

There wasn’t any dog to shoot?


58 posted on 11/01/2023 5:38:55 PM PDT by heartwood (Someone has to play devil's advocate.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Hot Tabasco

The guy is an “ animal lover”.
He has a degree and no knowledge of the outdoors, just like the democommies that run this state love to employ.
That’s why he bitches and blames the hunter’s, but has separate rules for himself and his staff...
Kinda like what the democommies in Washington are doing to the Trump team.
So, I guess that this is ok...
As long as you get what you want....


59 posted on 11/01/2023 5:49:57 PM PDT by joe fonebone (And the people said NO! The End)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 55 | View Replies]

To: freedomjusticeruleoflaw

My father in law would get one every season.


60 posted on 11/01/2023 5:52:48 PM PDT by Fido969 (45 is Superman! )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 39 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-63 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson