(Brownsville) A Brownsville woman suspected of numerous poaching incidents that killed or maimed over 100 deer was formally charged in Washington County Court. The misdemeanor charges against Jessica Kroening include Intentionally Contributing to the Delinquency of a Child, Illegal Shining of a Deer, Elk, or Bear as Party of a Crime, and Resisting a Conservation Warden.
The 36-year-old Kroening and three teenagers are facing charges for poaching deer and other animals across Dodge, Washington, and Fond du Lac counties. Kroening and three teenagers are facing charges for poaching deer and other animals across Dodge, Washington, and Fond du Lac counties. The alleged crimes occurred in the 200 square mile region between Campbellsport, Waucousta, Lomira, Theresa, West Bend, and Kewaskum.
Sheriff’s officials say much of this activity occurred after dark and would continue well into the early morning hours of the following day. They say the suspects drove around with a spotlight shining the fields, and when a deer was identified, suspects would fire a rifle from the vehicle at the deer.
Her initial appearance in Washington County Court is December 2nd. Charges have not been filed against her yet in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties. Because the teens are facing charges in juvenile court, state law prohibits publicly identifying them.
