OSP seeks public tips in recent killing of bald eagle near Junction City

JUNCTION CITY, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife troopers from the Springfield Area Command are seeking the public’s assistance in the identification of a person(s) who are responsible for killing a bald eagle in the Junction City area.

On Nov. 30, a citizen reported finding a dead bald eagle in the Cox Butte area, west of Junction City. 

Bald eagles and other raptors are protected in Oregon. They commonly inhabit the Willamette Valley and are an important part of the wildlife ecosystem, troopers said.

It is illegal to harass, injure or kill a bald eagle. The penalties for killing an eagle can be a maximum fine of $6,250 and a sentence of up to a year in jail. Additionally, upon conviction, the court can order the person who illegally kills a bald eagle to pay an additional $,5000 in damages.

OSP is asking anyone with information related to this investigation to contact the Oregon State Police through the OSP TIP Hotline: 1-800-452-7888 or OSP (677) or TIP E-Mail: TIP@state.or.us. Please reference Case #SP21335107.

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