A 79-year-old man, Frank P. Vecchio of Crown, has been charged with illegally killing a black bear before the hunting season and making false statements to game officials.
ExploreJeffersonPA.com reports, an investigation revealed the bear was killed near Vecchio’s home, where evidence of baiting was found. He also faces charges for unlawfully killing five blue jays. Vecchio’s preliminary hearing is set for December 10, 2024.
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