13-02-2006, 10:43 AM
New Mexico: Non-Typical Outfitters Busted For Illegal Hunting
Adrian Romero and his wife Henrietta, owners and operators of Non-Typical Outfitters of Marquez, New Mexico, were indicted on 66 felony charges in connection with guiding nonresident elk hunters in New Mexico. Charges include racketeering, forgery, fraud, tax evasion and embezzlement.
In news released January 26, it was reported that the Cibola County Grand Jury indicted Adrian Romero on 52 counts of felony charges. He could face 150 years in jail. Henrietta Romero was indicted on 14 counts and could face 50 years in jail. The husband and wife team are accused of forging hunting licenses and hunter’s signatures, arranging and conducting illegal hunts and failing to report gross receipts taxes to the State of New Mexico from 2002 through 2004.
Citing the case as one of New Mexico’s biggest cases of poaching and fraud, District Attorney Lemuel Martinez was quoted as saying, “We hope by prosecuting this case vigorously, we will be sending a message to others who might be considering this kind of activity.” He added, “We need to do everything we can to protect the integrity of our elk herd and our legitimate outfitters.”
In addition to penalties faced by the Romeros, nonresident hunters who harvested animals on hunts conducted by the Romeros may have their trophies seized. Transport of illegally-harvested wildlife across state borders is a federal crime under provisions of the Lacey Act. Hunters who come forward with additional information about Non-Typical Outfitters should contact Dan Williams of the New Mexico Game and Fish Department at 505-476-8000.
Hunting Report
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Kim
Jeg er ikke fejlfri,men det er så tæt på at det skræmmer mig.
Adrian Romero and his wife Henrietta, owners and operators of Non-Typical Outfitters of Marquez, New Mexico, were indicted on 66 felony charges in connection with guiding nonresident elk hunters in New Mexico. Charges include racketeering, forgery, fraud, tax evasion and embezzlement.
In news released January 26, it was reported that the Cibola County Grand Jury indicted Adrian Romero on 52 counts of felony charges. He could face 150 years in jail. Henrietta Romero was indicted on 14 counts and could face 50 years in jail. The husband and wife team are accused of forging hunting licenses and hunter’s signatures, arranging and conducting illegal hunts and failing to report gross receipts taxes to the State of New Mexico from 2002 through 2004.
Citing the case as one of New Mexico’s biggest cases of poaching and fraud, District Attorney Lemuel Martinez was quoted as saying, “We hope by prosecuting this case vigorously, we will be sending a message to others who might be considering this kind of activity.” He added, “We need to do everything we can to protect the integrity of our elk herd and our legitimate outfitters.”
In addition to penalties faced by the Romeros, nonresident hunters who harvested animals on hunts conducted by the Romeros may have their trophies seized. Transport of illegally-harvested wildlife across state borders is a federal crime under provisions of the Lacey Act. Hunters who come forward with additional information about Non-Typical Outfitters should contact Dan Williams of the New Mexico Game and Fish Department at 505-476-8000.
Hunting Report
Mvh
Kim
Jeg er ikke fejlfri,men det er så tæt på at det skræmmer mig.