Mississippi men face illegal hunting charges in Iroquois County

Illinois Conservation Police were called in to investigate wildlife code violations in Iroquois County after three Mississippi men were stopped by sheriff's police. Deputies were dispatched to 2100 N and 2100 E Road Monday in regards to a call of possible illegal hunting.

The men were found in possession of several freshly-harvested wild turkeys. All three men were also charged with illegal transportation of alcohol. Conservation Police were also considering additional citations.

The suspects are identified as 27-year-old Justin Riddel and 19-year-old Braden McGlothin of French Camp, MS. and 20-year-old John Hall Jr. of Weir, MS.

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