"Lone Star Law" Suspicious Encounters

1 00:00:10,340 --> 00:00:11,470 Brown: What's in this vehicle? 2 00:00:11,470 --> 00:00:13,110 Is there anything illegal in there? 3 00:00:13,110 --> 00:00:15,380 Narrator: Coming up on "lone star law"... 4 00:00:15,380 --> 00:00:17,240 Eddins: I hate to go digging through people's stuff, 5 00:00:17,250 --> 00:00:18,550 But when they're trespassing, 6 00:00:18,550 --> 00:00:19,950 I'm gonna at least make sure there ain't a body, 7 00:00:19,950 --> 00:00:21,720 Or something in it. 8 00:00:21,720 --> 00:00:24,620 Brown: Don't start lying to me, now, 'cause you're doing so good. 9 00:00:24,620 --> 00:00:25,950 Roraback: Sounds like like something's coming 10 00:00:25,960 --> 00:00:27,960 Shooting from the road at night is always a problem. 11 00:00:27,960 --> 00:00:29,390 It's something that we don't take lightly. 12 00:00:29,390 --> 00:00:31,430 Oh, he got a spotlight out. 13 00:00:31,430 --> 00:00:32,690 He's shining it. 14 00:00:32,700 --> 00:00:33,890 Come on. 15 00:00:33,900 --> 00:00:34,930 Let's go. 16 00:00:41,800 --> 00:00:43,100 Man: A texas game warden's job 17 00:00:43,110 --> 00:00:46,510 Is to protect wild animals and wild places, 18 00:00:46,510 --> 00:00:48,580 Keep the public safe, 19 00:00:48,580 --> 00:00:51,280 And every now and again, put a bad guy in jail. 20 00:00:54,220 --> 00:00:57,220 -- Captions by vitac -- www.Vitac.Com 21 00:00:57,220 --> 00:01:00,320 Captions paid for by discovery communications 22 00:01:08,730 --> 00:01:11,300 Bailey: Oh, look. Is that a keeper? 23 00:01:11,300 --> 00:01:12,700 I can't tell. 24 00:01:12,700 --> 00:01:14,370 Do you need a check-it stick? 25 00:01:15,770 --> 00:01:17,300 Alright. 26 00:01:17,310 --> 00:01:18,540 Catch and release. 27 00:01:18,540 --> 00:01:19,570 That's what a lot of people are doing today, 28 00:01:19,580 --> 00:01:21,310 Catching and releasing. 29 00:01:21,310 --> 00:01:24,780 Just wanted to check some fishing licenses. 30 00:01:24,780 --> 00:01:26,010 Ok, cool. 31 00:01:26,020 --> 00:01:27,350 So, y'all just came for the day? 32 00:01:30,420 --> 00:01:32,290 Yeah. It's a good spot. 33 00:01:32,290 --> 00:01:33,320 Cool. 34 00:01:34,560 --> 00:01:35,920 That's right. 35 00:01:35,930 --> 00:01:38,760 Yeah, I talked to some kids at shields elementary. 36 00:01:38,760 --> 00:01:40,390 There was a career day there, and I got to talk about 37 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:41,700 Bering a game warden. 38 00:01:44,830 --> 00:01:46,470 Yeah. If you like being outdoors, 39 00:01:46,470 --> 00:01:48,870 And being a police officer at the same time, 40 00:01:48,870 --> 00:01:50,040 It's a pretty cool job. 41 00:01:53,710 --> 00:01:54,840 [ laughs ] 42 00:01:54,840 --> 00:01:56,340 Alright, guys. Well, I'll let y'all go. 43 00:01:56,350 --> 00:01:57,380 Y'all have a good day. 44 00:01:57,380 --> 00:01:59,810 Hopefully, y'all catch something. 45 00:01:59,820 --> 00:02:01,480 Co cute. 46 00:02:04,390 --> 00:02:09,190 Let me see if I got a badge for this little guy. 47 00:02:09,190 --> 00:02:12,790 Well, look, if you're thinking about maybe being a game warden, 48 00:02:12,800 --> 00:02:15,400 I got a couple of goodies, if you'd like them. 49 00:02:15,730 --> 00:02:19,170 This is a little metal, honorary game warden badge. 50 00:02:19,170 --> 00:02:20,930 And then, a little sticker. 51 00:02:20,940 --> 00:02:22,100 Cool. 52 00:02:22,100 --> 00:02:23,200 Alright. Well, you take care? 53 00:02:23,210 --> 00:02:25,110 You have a good day. We'll see y'all. 54 00:02:28,180 --> 00:02:30,710 Right now, I'm gonna go to magnolia beach. 55 00:02:30,710 --> 00:02:34,580 It's just a long strip where people usually will come in 56 00:02:34,580 --> 00:02:36,620 With their rvs or campers, 57 00:02:36,620 --> 00:02:38,620 And they'll just kind of back in, and fish. 58 00:02:42,960 --> 00:02:45,960 You know, being in port lavaca, of course, we see locals, 59 00:02:45,960 --> 00:02:47,230 'cause we'll recognize them. 60 00:02:47,230 --> 00:02:48,500 But then, at the same time, 61 00:02:48,500 --> 00:02:52,230 When you look at licenses, they come from all over. 62 00:02:55,370 --> 00:02:56,640 Hello. 63 00:02:56,640 --> 00:02:57,910 How are y'all doing? 64 00:02:58,570 --> 00:03:00,070 State game warden? 65 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:03,310 It's windy up here. 66 00:03:03,310 --> 00:03:05,310 How are y'all doing? Any luck? 67 00:03:08,580 --> 00:03:09,920 That's cool. Okay. 68 00:03:09,920 --> 00:03:12,590 Do y'all have y'all's ids and licenses that I can check? 69 00:03:13,960 --> 00:03:15,660 Over here? Okay. 70 00:03:15,660 --> 00:03:16,960 Okay. And what about you? 71 00:03:18,960 --> 00:03:20,430 Do you have your fishing license? 72 00:03:21,430 --> 00:03:23,000 Okay. Do you have one at all? 73 00:03:24,100 --> 00:03:26,000 Not on you? 74 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:28,140 Okay. So, where are y'all from. 75 00:03:28,140 --> 00:03:30,040 -Victoria. -Victoria. Ok. 76 00:03:30,040 --> 00:03:31,940 Anything in the cooler? 77 00:03:31,940 --> 00:03:34,710 Any game fish, anything like that? 78 00:03:34,710 --> 00:03:37,680 Take a look. Just some snacks and drinks. 79 00:03:37,680 --> 00:03:40,110 Alright. 80 00:03:40,120 --> 00:03:42,920 Okay, so, yours is in the truck, right? 81 00:03:42,920 --> 00:03:44,620 I will walk back with you in a few minutes. 82 00:03:44,620 --> 00:03:48,160 Let me check [bleep], and then we'll go ahead and run them, 83 00:03:48,160 --> 00:03:49,360 And see if I can find it. 84 00:03:54,230 --> 00:03:56,730 Hi. How are you doing? 85 00:03:56,730 --> 00:03:58,470 Are you with these guys down here? 86 00:03:59,800 --> 00:04:00,900 Yeah. Yeah. Okay. 87 00:04:00,900 --> 00:04:02,100 Well, state game warden. 88 00:04:02,100 --> 00:04:03,900 I just wanted to check your fishing license, 89 00:04:03,910 --> 00:04:05,310 See if you had any luck today. 90 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:09,880 They said you caught a pufferfish, right? 91 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:17,074 92 00:04:20,120 --> 00:04:23,920 T&p lake is what's classified as a community lake. 93 00:04:23,930 --> 00:04:26,560 It's not even 75 acres. 94 00:04:26,560 --> 00:04:29,630 It's just one of the local lakes that I frequent, 95 00:04:29,630 --> 00:04:31,870 Just to do what we call "fly the flag," 96 00:04:31,870 --> 00:04:33,830 Let them know the game warden's around. 97 00:04:41,640 --> 00:04:45,150 Okay. We got a vehicle up here. 98 00:04:45,150 --> 00:04:49,350 Not sure what they're doing, or if they just parked there. 99 00:04:52,490 --> 00:04:54,550 Hello. How are you? -Good. 100 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:56,090 What are you up to today? 101 00:04:58,930 --> 00:05:01,090 What is your name? -[bleep] 102 00:05:01,100 --> 00:05:02,130 I'm james. 103 00:05:02,130 --> 00:05:03,130 Yeah. We met last year. Remember? 104 00:05:03,130 --> 00:05:04,730 We did? Where did we meet? 105 00:05:04,730 --> 00:05:06,270 Here. Did I arrest you? 106 00:05:06,270 --> 00:05:07,470 No. You were going to, 107 00:05:07,470 --> 00:05:09,270 And you gave me a chance to get my license. 108 00:05:09,270 --> 00:05:12,470 So, that was your get out of jail free -- 109 00:05:12,470 --> 00:05:14,980 Oh, man. It was awesome. Thank you so much. 110 00:05:14,980 --> 00:05:18,650 With that being said, show me a valid I.D. -- 111 00:05:18,650 --> 00:05:20,480 Your driver's license, and a fishing license. 112 00:05:20,480 --> 00:05:21,880 I've got my fishing license. 113 00:05:21,880 --> 00:05:25,150 I don't have my valid driver's license. 114 00:05:25,150 --> 00:05:27,350 All I have to do is retake the test. 115 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:29,420 But I mean, I've got all my stuff. 116 00:05:29,430 --> 00:05:30,560 I don't want you to panic, 117 00:05:30,560 --> 00:05:32,390 Because I didn't see you driving, okay? 118 00:05:32,390 --> 00:05:34,330 So, I'm not too concerned with that. 119 00:05:34,330 --> 00:05:37,700 But what I do want to see is some kind of photo I.D. 120 00:05:37,700 --> 00:05:38,830 And the fishing license. 121 00:05:38,830 --> 00:05:39,830 I've got the fish. 122 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:40,870 You do? Yes, sir. 123 00:05:40,870 --> 00:05:42,040 Okay. Can I see it? 124 00:05:42,040 --> 00:05:43,170 Yes, sir. 125 00:05:49,010 --> 00:05:50,980 This one... 126 00:05:50,980 --> 00:05:52,310 It's expired. 127 00:05:59,050 --> 00:06:00,090 Bailey: No luck? 128 00:06:00,090 --> 00:06:02,260 They said you caught a pufferfish. 129 00:06:02,260 --> 00:06:03,690 Okay. Well, that's kind of cool. 130 00:06:03,690 --> 00:06:06,030 Bailey: Okay. Do you have your fishing license on you? 131 00:06:06,030 --> 00:06:07,390 Not on me. No. 132 00:06:07,400 --> 00:06:09,000 Okay. Do you have an I.D. On you? 133 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:10,060 I do. Okay. 134 00:06:10,070 --> 00:06:11,230 Actually, in the truck. 135 00:06:11,230 --> 00:06:13,800 Okay. I think everybody's got them in the vehicle. 136 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:15,300 Do you know if you have a fishing license, 137 00:06:15,300 --> 00:06:16,640 Or you're not too sure. 138 00:06:16,640 --> 00:06:19,470 I'm not too sure. Okay. 139 00:06:19,480 --> 00:06:21,310 I don't think it's valid anymore. 140 00:06:21,310 --> 00:06:22,610 Okay. 141 00:06:22,610 --> 00:06:24,210 Is that your family? 142 00:06:24,210 --> 00:06:25,250 Okay. 143 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:32,350 Y'all come to magnolia beach often? 144 00:06:33,790 --> 00:06:34,820 Okay. 145 00:06:37,430 --> 00:06:38,530 And you don't think you have one? 146 00:06:38,530 --> 00:06:40,160 Is that what the problem is? 147 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:41,260 Okay. 148 00:06:41,260 --> 00:06:43,260 I'll just check your fishing license. 149 00:06:43,270 --> 00:06:44,400 Man, you are tall. 150 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:46,770 I was wondering how tall he was. 151 00:06:46,770 --> 00:06:48,100 6' 11". 152 00:06:50,010 --> 00:06:51,140 Let's see. 153 00:06:53,710 --> 00:06:56,240 Alright. Okay, so, you are good to go. 154 00:06:56,250 --> 00:06:57,910 If you'll hang tight with me, 155 00:06:57,910 --> 00:06:59,850 And then I'll get with your brother, too. 156 00:06:59,850 --> 00:07:02,450 But you can continue back fishing. 157 00:07:02,450 --> 00:07:05,020 Let me call, and see how far expired these are, 158 00:07:05,020 --> 00:07:06,520 And then, we'll go from there. 159 00:07:14,960 --> 00:07:16,860 Okay. 160 00:07:16,870 --> 00:07:19,300 Okay. Let's see. 161 00:07:19,300 --> 00:07:20,900 Have you ever had a fishing license before? 162 00:07:20,900 --> 00:07:23,440 I think it had one a long time ago, 163 00:07:23,440 --> 00:07:25,110 But I just never renewed it 164 00:07:25,110 --> 00:07:26,710 'cause I never hardly used it. 165 00:07:26,710 --> 00:07:29,040 Okay. 166 00:07:29,040 --> 00:07:31,650 Our software only goes back to 2012. 167 00:07:31,650 --> 00:07:35,050 So, if you did have one, you had one before that. 168 00:07:35,050 --> 00:07:37,620 So, it's been a while. 169 00:07:37,620 --> 00:07:39,320 Let's check your brother's, 170 00:07:39,320 --> 00:07:41,760 And see what's going on with this one. 171 00:07:41,760 --> 00:07:43,860 It does show one. Here it is, let's see. 172 00:07:43,860 --> 00:07:51,600 He had one back in 2018. It expired June 30th, 2019. 173 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:53,370 So, what's gonna happen is, 174 00:07:53,370 --> 00:07:54,940 Y'all will be both issued citations 175 00:07:54,940 --> 00:07:57,600 For not having a valid saltwater license. 176 00:07:57,610 --> 00:08:00,710 It is a class c ticket. It's all set by the judge. 177 00:08:00,710 --> 00:08:03,810 Not a big deal, but if you'll just get it taken care of. 178 00:08:03,810 --> 00:08:06,480 And then, if you do decide to go back fishing again, 179 00:08:06,480 --> 00:08:07,510 Then, get a license. 180 00:08:07,520 --> 00:08:08,680 You can even get them online. 181 00:08:10,620 --> 00:08:12,720 There's rules set for a reason, 182 00:08:12,720 --> 00:08:14,220 And if we didn't have those rules, 183 00:08:14,220 --> 00:08:17,220 People would take fish without being aware of the size limit, 184 00:08:17,230 --> 00:08:18,560 The bag limit. 185 00:08:18,560 --> 00:08:21,600 And then, eventually, the fish population would dwindle. 186 00:08:21,600 --> 00:08:23,860 By signing here, it's not saying you're guilty, 187 00:08:23,870 --> 00:08:26,300 Just promising you will talk to the judge. 188 00:08:26,300 --> 00:08:28,370 The fishing license, all that money 189 00:08:28,370 --> 00:08:30,540 Goes straight back to texas parks and wildlife. 190 00:08:30,540 --> 00:08:32,370 Y'all take care. Y'all be safe. 191 00:08:32,370 --> 00:08:35,410 And it's there to help us continue to do the research 192 00:08:35,410 --> 00:08:36,680 For the ecosystem, 193 00:08:36,680 --> 00:08:39,280 To preserve and conserve for future generations. 194 00:08:48,520 --> 00:08:50,620 Brown: This one... 195 00:08:50,630 --> 00:08:51,930 It's expired. 196 00:08:53,330 --> 00:08:55,900 Yes. 197 00:08:55,900 --> 00:09:01,640 Look. It says "valid through August 31st of 2019." 198 00:09:08,040 --> 00:09:10,080 Hey, just relax, alright? 199 00:09:10,080 --> 00:09:13,080 But I want some kind of a photo I.D., 200 00:09:13,080 --> 00:09:15,180 So I'll know exactly who you are. 201 00:09:15,180 --> 00:09:18,390 Do you have an old one -- one that's expired? 202 00:09:18,390 --> 00:09:22,020 Woman: I don't. I mean, like, I can show you on my phone, 203 00:09:22,020 --> 00:09:24,720 Like a previous driver's license, or what? 204 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:32,170 Okay. 205 00:09:32,170 --> 00:09:33,370 Oh, I'm so nervous. 206 00:09:33,370 --> 00:09:34,700 Sorry. 207 00:09:34,700 --> 00:09:36,570 It's okay. Just relax. 208 00:09:36,570 --> 00:09:38,540 I'm patient like an oyster. 209 00:09:38,540 --> 00:09:40,870 So, just do what you got to do. 210 00:09:40,880 --> 00:09:44,540 My phone is... 211 00:09:44,550 --> 00:09:47,710 Brown: Watching her demeanor, and the way she's acting, 212 00:09:47,720 --> 00:09:50,820 The way she's answering my questions. 213 00:09:50,820 --> 00:09:53,950 I'm thinking there may be more into 214 00:09:53,960 --> 00:09:56,860 What's going on here than her just fishing. 215 00:09:59,090 --> 00:10:01,330 No. That's okay. Hey, come here. Come here. 216 00:10:01,330 --> 00:10:02,600 Let me talk to you. 217 00:10:02,600 --> 00:10:04,100 The questions I'm asking you 218 00:10:04,100 --> 00:10:07,030 Are just normal questions that I ask anybody. 219 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:09,940 I'm not picking on you because it's you. 220 00:10:09,940 --> 00:10:12,670 You understand? -Yes, sir. 221 00:10:12,670 --> 00:10:13,910 What's in this vehicle? 222 00:10:13,910 --> 00:10:15,710 Is there anything illegal in there? 223 00:10:16,950 --> 00:10:18,080 Okay. 224 00:10:19,620 --> 00:10:20,780 Just show me. 225 00:10:25,020 --> 00:10:26,850 Come here. 226 00:10:26,860 --> 00:10:28,690 So, here's my question -- 227 00:10:28,690 --> 00:10:30,260 If I go through this car, 228 00:10:30,260 --> 00:10:31,990 How much more am I gonna find? 229 00:10:37,370 --> 00:10:38,530 It's on you? 230 00:10:38,530 --> 00:10:39,530 Okay. 231 00:10:39,530 --> 00:10:41,430 Just set it down. That's cool. 232 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:42,440 That's good. 233 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:43,500 Brown: What's in there? 234 00:10:48,440 --> 00:10:49,780 A little bit of meth? 235 00:10:58,150 --> 00:10:59,520 Brown: What's in there? 236 00:10:59,520 --> 00:11:01,320 A little bit of meth? 237 00:11:01,320 --> 00:11:03,860 Just a tiny bit? 238 00:11:03,860 --> 00:11:07,130 Okay. What about the vehicle? What's inside that vehicle? 239 00:11:07,130 --> 00:11:11,000 Might there be a syringe, or anything, in there? 240 00:11:13,740 --> 00:11:15,470 Don't start lying to me now, 241 00:11:15,470 --> 00:11:16,900 'cause you're doing so good. 242 00:11:16,910 --> 00:11:20,610 Is there a possibility there's a syringe in there? 243 00:11:20,610 --> 00:11:21,680 Okay. 244 00:11:25,710 --> 00:11:26,750 What else? 245 00:11:30,390 --> 00:11:32,390 Well, I'm gonna have to. 246 00:11:37,090 --> 00:11:40,630 You need to find a new group of friends, it sounds like. 247 00:11:40,630 --> 00:11:42,960 Make this easy on the both of us. 248 00:11:42,960 --> 00:11:44,730 Find that meth. Let me have it. 249 00:11:44,730 --> 00:11:46,730 -It's right here. -Okay. That's it. 250 00:11:46,740 --> 00:11:48,640 When I go through here, this is all I'm gonna find. 251 00:11:48,640 --> 00:11:49,800 Woman: That's all you're gonna find. 252 00:11:49,810 --> 00:11:50,800 Promise? I promise. 253 00:11:50,810 --> 00:11:53,140 Guarantee? Guarantee. 254 00:11:53,140 --> 00:11:54,470 Okay. 255 00:11:54,480 --> 00:11:57,840 When did you get this -- to hit, here? 256 00:11:59,480 --> 00:12:00,750 Okay. 257 00:12:00,750 --> 00:12:04,380 Every single person that is hooked on that stuff 258 00:12:04,390 --> 00:12:06,290 Tells me the same exact thing -- 259 00:12:06,290 --> 00:12:09,760 That after the first time, they were hooked. 260 00:12:09,760 --> 00:12:10,920 Is that the way it was? 261 00:12:12,130 --> 00:12:14,460 Ooh. 262 00:12:14,460 --> 00:12:16,100 I sympathize with you. 263 00:12:21,070 --> 00:12:24,040 As a game warden, even though we're focusing on 264 00:12:24,040 --> 00:12:25,210 Hunting and fishing, 265 00:12:25,210 --> 00:12:28,640 You never know what you're gonna run into. 266 00:12:28,640 --> 00:12:33,550 I've seen the drugs devastate people in a bad way. 267 00:12:33,550 --> 00:12:35,280 Thank goodness, in her -- 268 00:12:35,280 --> 00:12:37,620 Her body was telling her to tell the truth. 269 00:12:37,620 --> 00:12:39,720 So, I respect her for that. 270 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:41,650 You've got this girl hooked on meth, 271 00:12:41,660 --> 00:12:43,620 And she's fixing to go to jail. 272 00:12:46,330 --> 00:12:48,390 Maybe that's the best thing for her. 273 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:51,100 [indistinct] 274 00:12:51,100 --> 00:12:53,200 Would you have a deputy free 275 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:56,440 That could transport for me? 276 00:12:56,440 --> 00:13:00,840 Her vehicle will be towed and impounded. 277 00:13:00,840 --> 00:13:03,740 She'll be charged with unlawful possession 278 00:13:03,750 --> 00:13:08,080 Of a controlled substance, which is a state jail felony. 279 00:13:08,080 --> 00:13:11,280 Truthfully, my hope is she'll get some help, 280 00:13:11,290 --> 00:13:12,590 And get straightened out. 281 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:31,400 I just received a call from a landowner 282 00:13:31,410 --> 00:13:35,410 About a van that's parked on his property. 283 00:13:35,410 --> 00:13:38,140 There's really no reason to go down into this property. 284 00:13:38,150 --> 00:13:41,210 The only reason somebody would go down in here 285 00:13:41,220 --> 00:13:43,850 Might be to hunt. 286 00:13:43,850 --> 00:13:45,850 I'm just gonna get there, and see if I can see 287 00:13:45,850 --> 00:13:50,890 Any clues or reasons that they're down it. 288 00:13:56,530 --> 00:14:00,370 It's clearly marked "no trespassing." 289 00:14:00,370 --> 00:14:03,170 And this van is just parked into the property, 290 00:14:03,170 --> 00:14:05,740 And for who knows what reason. 291 00:14:05,740 --> 00:14:09,080 It's criminal trespass to be on somebody else's property 292 00:14:09,080 --> 00:14:10,780 You know, there might be somebody in it. 293 00:14:15,450 --> 00:14:17,350 3223. 294 00:14:19,860 --> 00:14:21,720 Dispatcher: 3223, go ahead. 295 00:14:23,960 --> 00:14:29,130 I'm gonna be 1023 to this trespass van. 296 00:14:29,130 --> 00:14:32,930 Go ahead and give me a return before I get out on it. 297 00:14:32,930 --> 00:14:35,770 [ dispatcher speaks indistinctly ] 298 00:14:45,250 --> 00:14:46,880 10-4. 299 00:14:46,880 --> 00:14:49,750 Try to get ahold to them, 300 00:14:49,750 --> 00:14:53,190 If you can find a phone number in the system. 301 00:14:53,190 --> 00:14:56,190 I'm gonna be out of the truck, away from my radio. 302 00:15:02,100 --> 00:15:03,800 I hate to go digging through people's stuff, 303 00:15:03,800 --> 00:15:06,070 But when they're trespassing, 304 00:15:06,070 --> 00:15:07,270 I'm gonna at least open it up, 305 00:15:07,270 --> 00:15:08,330 And make sure there ain't a body, 306 00:15:08,340 --> 00:15:11,170 Or something, in it. 307 00:15:11,170 --> 00:15:12,810 I'm gonna put these gloves on. 308 00:15:12,810 --> 00:15:16,640 I don't want to contaminate the vehicle, you know? 309 00:15:36,900 --> 00:15:39,370 Hello. 310 00:15:39,370 --> 00:15:40,430 Hello. 311 00:15:48,880 --> 00:15:50,040 Hello. 312 00:16:00,890 --> 00:16:03,320 I found a receipt. 313 00:16:03,330 --> 00:16:04,790 It's got a phone number on it. 314 00:16:09,060 --> 00:16:13,300 There wasn't anything in there that -- that threw me. 315 00:16:13,300 --> 00:16:15,970 There wasn't any guns, or shell casings, 316 00:16:15,970 --> 00:16:18,970 Or camouflage, or sleeping gear, or anything like that. 317 00:16:18,970 --> 00:16:21,240 Glad I didn't find a body in there. 318 00:16:23,880 --> 00:16:25,750 -Hello? -Mr. [bleep] 319 00:16:27,750 --> 00:16:30,250 It's justin eddins. I'm a state game warden. 320 00:16:30,250 --> 00:16:31,350 Man: Yep. 321 00:16:31,350 --> 00:16:34,550 Do you own a chevrolet express van? 322 00:16:36,320 --> 00:16:38,220 You're your van is on some private property. 323 00:16:38,230 --> 00:16:39,630 Do you have any reason why? 324 00:16:46,530 --> 00:16:48,130 I'm by the old fish hatchery. 325 00:16:53,010 --> 00:16:55,540 Can you come down here, and visit with me about it? 326 00:16:57,280 --> 00:16:58,640 Bring your keys to it, 327 00:16:58,650 --> 00:17:01,310 Where you can get it off this property. 328 00:17:01,320 --> 00:17:02,780 Okay. Okay. 329 00:17:02,780 --> 00:17:04,180 Okay, bye. 330 00:17:04,190 --> 00:17:05,280 Bye. 331 00:17:10,660 --> 00:17:12,360 Something ain't making sense. 332 00:17:19,500 --> 00:17:20,830 Roraback: Are you ready to load these pigs? 333 00:17:20,840 --> 00:17:22,070 Sellers: Yeah. 334 00:17:22,070 --> 00:17:23,140 Wilbur. 335 00:17:24,910 --> 00:17:26,470 Sellers: My name is jody sellers -- 336 00:17:26,470 --> 00:17:28,910 Really joseph, but everybody just calls me "jody." 337 00:17:28,910 --> 00:17:31,210 I've been a warden for almost three years. 338 00:17:31,210 --> 00:17:33,910 I work in red river county, along with daniel roraback. 339 00:17:33,920 --> 00:17:35,720 Turn it sideways. 340 00:17:35,720 --> 00:17:37,150 Our plan for tonight is, 341 00:17:37,150 --> 00:17:40,750 We're hoping to catch some night hunters. 342 00:17:40,760 --> 00:17:42,360 Let the fun begin. 343 00:17:42,360 --> 00:17:44,060 Roraback: So, tonight, we're gonna be using some decoys. 344 00:17:44,060 --> 00:17:45,530 We've got two feral hog decoys 345 00:17:45,530 --> 00:17:47,430 That we're gonna put out beside the roadway 346 00:17:47,430 --> 00:17:48,860 In a certain part of the county 347 00:17:48,860 --> 00:17:52,170 Where we've been having some issues with some road hunting. 348 00:17:52,170 --> 00:17:53,800 Shooting from the road at any time, 349 00:17:53,800 --> 00:17:55,740 Especially at night, is always a problem. 350 00:17:55,740 --> 00:17:57,740 You don't know what's beyond that property line. 351 00:17:57,740 --> 00:17:59,110 There could be people. 352 00:17:59,110 --> 00:18:01,670 And, you know, that's our main concern, is safety. 353 00:18:05,850 --> 00:18:07,280 We're gonna drop off in the bottom of this, 354 00:18:07,280 --> 00:18:09,720 Where a lot of those higs and stuff have been showing up dead. 355 00:18:09,720 --> 00:18:11,580 Put those decoys out there. 356 00:18:11,590 --> 00:18:12,720 It just takes one. 357 00:18:15,420 --> 00:18:17,890 Let's put this one a little bit farther, 358 00:18:17,890 --> 00:18:19,460 'cause they can see it better. 359 00:18:19,460 --> 00:18:20,590 Camouflage it. 360 00:18:22,730 --> 00:18:23,930 Let's get hid. 361 00:18:30,170 --> 00:18:31,500 Any time we run the decoys, 362 00:18:31,510 --> 00:18:34,540 You have to have another game warden with you. 363 00:18:34,540 --> 00:18:36,040 We expect there to be weapons. 364 00:18:36,040 --> 00:18:37,840 And most of the time, when we deal with these road hunters, 365 00:18:37,850 --> 00:18:39,510 There's more than one person in the vehicle, 366 00:18:39,510 --> 00:18:41,310 So it's always good to have backup. 367 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:44,780 You hear that? 368 00:18:44,790 --> 00:18:46,090 It sounds like something's coming. 369 00:19:01,540 --> 00:19:02,570 Sellers: Nothing. 370 00:19:11,650 --> 00:19:12,850 There's another one coming. 371 00:19:16,180 --> 00:19:17,950 They're going real slow. 372 00:19:20,420 --> 00:19:22,050 They're looking for stuff to shoot at. 373 00:19:24,360 --> 00:19:26,160 Oh, he got a spotlight out. 374 00:19:26,160 --> 00:19:27,190 He's shining it. 375 00:19:32,200 --> 00:19:33,630 Come on. Come on. 376 00:19:35,970 --> 00:19:37,770 Come on. 377 00:19:37,770 --> 00:19:39,640 -Go. -Let's go. 378 00:19:39,640 --> 00:19:42,110 [ sirens wail ] 379 00:19:50,590 --> 00:19:52,250 -Go. -Let's go. 380 00:19:54,760 --> 00:19:57,790 [ sirens wail ] 381 00:20:09,340 --> 00:20:11,040 Roraback: Any firearms in his truck? 382 00:20:13,410 --> 00:20:14,970 What were you shining? 383 00:20:14,980 --> 00:20:16,240 What are you looking for? 384 00:20:17,880 --> 00:20:20,480 Looking for deer? 385 00:20:20,480 --> 00:20:22,250 There's no weapons in this vehicle? 386 00:20:24,590 --> 00:20:25,590 I'm gonna go ahead, and get all y'all 387 00:20:25,590 --> 00:20:26,790 To step out, real quick. 388 00:20:29,590 --> 00:20:30,620 Going ahead and close the door. 389 00:20:30,630 --> 00:20:31,920 Stand right back here. 390 00:20:33,260 --> 00:20:34,590 Stand right up there for me. 391 00:20:37,130 --> 00:20:38,660 How many dogs y'all got in here? 392 00:20:41,640 --> 00:20:43,570 Man: Two of them on that side. 393 00:20:43,570 --> 00:20:44,770 So, you got three total? 394 00:20:46,170 --> 00:20:47,640 Okay. 395 00:20:47,640 --> 00:20:49,340 You stay right here, with these three, jody. 396 00:20:52,250 --> 00:20:53,610 What are y'all doing tonight? 397 00:20:56,080 --> 00:20:57,450 Where have y'all turned the dogs out? 398 00:20:58,520 --> 00:20:59,820 On whose place 399 00:21:01,220 --> 00:21:02,490 Did y'all catch anything? 400 00:21:05,730 --> 00:21:09,100 Okay. How far back down there did y'all turn them out tonight? 401 00:21:11,230 --> 00:21:12,400 Okay. 402 00:21:12,400 --> 00:21:14,130 You got anything in your pockets, or anything? 403 00:21:15,600 --> 00:21:16,870 No guns, or anything. 404 00:21:16,870 --> 00:21:17,900 Okay. 405 00:21:17,910 --> 00:21:19,110 Just stay right there for me. 406 00:21:20,410 --> 00:21:22,140 Any time you have multiple subjects, 407 00:21:22,140 --> 00:21:24,440 One subject may talk loud enough just for the others 408 00:21:24,450 --> 00:21:26,150 To hear him, to kind of know what to say. 409 00:21:26,150 --> 00:21:28,180 So, that's why we like to keep them separated. 410 00:21:28,180 --> 00:21:30,380 We just don't want them to give us a false story. 411 00:21:30,390 --> 00:21:31,520 So, we're trying to find the truth, 412 00:21:31,520 --> 00:21:33,150 And find out what's going on. 413 00:21:33,150 --> 00:21:34,350 Alright. Let me talk to you. 414 00:21:37,460 --> 00:21:39,490 How many times did y'all turn them dogs out tonight? 415 00:21:44,400 --> 00:21:47,230 I'm not gonna ask you again, and we'll stop you right there. 416 00:21:47,240 --> 00:21:48,600 Are you gonna keep lying to me? 417 00:21:54,810 --> 00:21:56,640 Is this your van? 418 00:21:56,640 --> 00:21:59,650 You didn't let anybody borrow it? 419 00:21:59,650 --> 00:22:01,180 How long has it been missing? 420 00:22:05,990 --> 00:22:08,550 But you didn't know -- I mean... 421 00:22:14,360 --> 00:22:17,460 You want to see if it'll crank, or whatever? 422 00:22:17,470 --> 00:22:20,800 Did you have any tools, or anything, in it, 423 00:22:20,800 --> 00:22:22,030 That somebody could have stole? 424 00:22:27,640 --> 00:22:29,380 [ engine starts ] 425 00:22:29,540 --> 00:22:32,850 Man, it fired right up. 426 00:22:32,850 --> 00:22:36,020 So, you didn't even know it was missing until I called you? 427 00:22:38,350 --> 00:22:40,620 Yeah. You didn't leave the keys in it, huh? 428 00:22:41,720 --> 00:22:43,290 Yeah. 429 00:22:43,290 --> 00:22:44,320 Who knows? 430 00:22:46,430 --> 00:22:47,590 It was nice meeting you. 431 00:22:47,600 --> 00:22:49,230 I'm glad you got your van back. 432 00:22:50,670 --> 00:22:52,160 Yeah. 433 00:22:52,170 --> 00:22:54,470 Strange things happen down in here. 434 00:23:02,140 --> 00:23:06,410 After visiting with him, I mean, it didn't seem like 435 00:23:06,410 --> 00:23:08,480 No funny business going on, or nothing. 436 00:23:08,480 --> 00:23:12,080 Somebody, apparently, took a joyride, and... 437 00:23:12,090 --> 00:23:13,790 Stole it from him. 438 00:23:13,790 --> 00:23:17,590 Just glad to know that nobody's missing, or nobody was injured. 439 00:23:26,300 --> 00:23:27,670 Are you gonna keep lying to me? 440 00:23:34,440 --> 00:23:35,780 Okay. 441 00:23:35,780 --> 00:23:38,410 I'm giving you an opportunity to tell me the truth. 442 00:23:38,410 --> 00:23:39,880 Okay. 443 00:23:39,880 --> 00:23:42,580 Y'all got dogs in the back of your truck. 444 00:23:42,580 --> 00:23:44,350 You're out here shining a light on the road. 445 00:23:44,350 --> 00:23:46,690 And your partner back there told me that y'all stopped, 446 00:23:46,690 --> 00:23:48,850 And turned them loose on some hogs 447 00:23:48,860 --> 00:23:50,260 On them roads back there, earlier. 448 00:23:50,260 --> 00:23:52,220 So, riding up down this road, 449 00:23:52,230 --> 00:23:53,290 Shining a light out in the field, 450 00:23:53,290 --> 00:23:54,830 And seeing hogs, are turning dogs loose, 451 00:23:54,830 --> 00:23:56,530 Where y'all say you're letting them out 452 00:23:56,530 --> 00:23:57,930 To use the restroom, and they run off, 453 00:23:57,930 --> 00:23:59,370 And started chasing hogs. 454 00:23:59,370 --> 00:24:01,370 I ain't buying it, okay? 455 00:24:03,070 --> 00:24:04,540 Step right back up there for me. 456 00:24:08,310 --> 00:24:10,140 They're shining a light from a public roadway. 457 00:24:10,140 --> 00:24:12,680 Three individuals told us that they did release 458 00:24:12,680 --> 00:24:15,510 The dogs earlier, and they were in search of hogs. 459 00:24:15,520 --> 00:24:17,120 And if you're attempting to do it, 460 00:24:17,120 --> 00:24:18,550 Whether or not you are successful, 461 00:24:18,550 --> 00:24:19,550 It's still hunting. 462 00:24:19,550 --> 00:24:21,250 So, you know, if you you stop, 463 00:24:21,260 --> 00:24:22,620 And you see a hog in a field, 464 00:24:22,620 --> 00:24:24,990 And you release that dog from a public roadway, 465 00:24:24,990 --> 00:24:27,430 You're using this roadway as a hunting tool. 466 00:24:29,100 --> 00:24:31,100 This is a public right of away. 467 00:24:31,100 --> 00:24:33,100 Y'all got hog dogs in the back. 468 00:24:33,100 --> 00:24:34,500 You shined a light. 469 00:24:34,500 --> 00:24:36,470 Every one of y'all has told me you were looking for hogs. 470 00:24:36,470 --> 00:24:38,240 I don't care if it was decoys or live hogs, 471 00:24:38,240 --> 00:24:39,340 You got hog dogs in the back. 472 00:24:39,340 --> 00:24:40,710 You told me y'all was going -- 473 00:24:40,710 --> 00:24:42,480 Y'all was out hog hunting tonight. 474 00:24:42,480 --> 00:24:43,510 Okay? 475 00:24:43,510 --> 00:24:44,540 Everybody's getting a citation 476 00:24:44,550 --> 00:24:46,150 For hunting from a public roadway. 477 00:24:46,150 --> 00:24:47,780 My way of explaining this to y'all is, 478 00:24:47,780 --> 00:24:49,180 If you're hunting from public roadway, 479 00:24:49,180 --> 00:24:50,420 You shine a spotlight in a field, 480 00:24:50,420 --> 00:24:51,650 And you've got a loaded firearm next to you, 481 00:24:51,650 --> 00:24:52,950 Whether or not you pull that trigger or not. 482 00:24:52,950 --> 00:24:54,650 Tonight, y'all's weapon is those dogs. 483 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:56,360 It's not a firearm, but it's a weapon. 484 00:24:56,360 --> 00:24:58,220 That's how we're gonna handle it. 485 00:24:58,230 --> 00:24:59,730 Understood? -Yes, sir. 486 00:24:59,730 --> 00:25:01,460 Okay. 487 00:25:01,460 --> 00:25:02,930 I like to see you guys out hunting, 488 00:25:02,930 --> 00:25:05,660 But you can't do it from a public road. 489 00:25:05,670 --> 00:25:07,700 I'll just need your signature right there. Its not a plea of guilt. 490 00:25:07,700 --> 00:25:09,370 It's just a promise you'll contact the judge. 491 00:25:11,040 --> 00:25:12,470 Everybody in the vehicle was involved 492 00:25:12,470 --> 00:25:13,840 In one way or the other, 493 00:25:13,840 --> 00:25:15,770 So everybody in the vehicle is receiving a citation 494 00:25:15,780 --> 00:25:18,140 For hunting from a public roadway. 495 00:25:18,150 --> 00:25:20,050 At first, you know, we were getting mixed stories. 496 00:25:20,050 --> 00:25:22,950 And, you know, that's kind of our goal, as game wardens, 497 00:25:22,950 --> 00:25:24,080 To find out what really happened, 498 00:25:24,090 --> 00:25:25,380 And for everybody to leave 499 00:25:25,390 --> 00:25:27,520 With an understanding of why they received a citation, 500 00:25:27,520 --> 00:25:28,820 If that was the case. 501 00:25:28,820 --> 00:25:30,560 You know, any time we can handle something, 502 00:25:30,560 --> 00:25:31,920 And everybody leaves on a good note, 503 00:25:31,930 --> 00:25:33,190 It's always a good day, 504 00:25:33,190 --> 00:25:34,960 Put your seat belts on. Y'all be careful. 505 00:25:34,960 --> 00:25:36,400 Not all night you're gonna do it. 506 00:25:36,400 --> 00:25:38,460 But when you do it, it's rewarding for us, 507 00:25:38,470 --> 00:25:40,130 As game wardens, and it's also rewarding 508 00:25:40,130 --> 00:25:42,700 For the landowners to know that you're out here. 509 00:25:42,700 --> 00:25:45,440 Alright, piggy piggies, let's roll. 510 00:26:01,320 --> 00:26:02,820 Gould: Hey, thomas. How are you? 511 00:26:05,630 --> 00:26:07,690 Good to see you. You working hard, or hardly working? 512 00:26:08,500 --> 00:26:10,200 Yeah. Pull me up there. 513 00:26:10,200 --> 00:26:11,460 Oh, there you go. 514 00:26:11,470 --> 00:26:14,130 -I'm reuben. -Kegan. Nice to meet you 515 00:26:14,140 --> 00:26:15,830 He's our deputy game warden. 516 00:26:15,840 --> 00:26:18,170 He keeps everybody in check when we're out of town. 517 00:26:20,910 --> 00:26:22,840 Yeah. Let's go meet your boss. 518 00:26:22,840 --> 00:26:24,610 Want me to put in a good word for you, or what? 519 00:26:27,450 --> 00:26:30,080 Thomas is a big friend of law enforcement here in llano. 520 00:26:30,080 --> 00:26:32,320 It seems like every cop that I've met has known him. 521 00:26:32,320 --> 00:26:33,890 The warden before me knew him. 522 00:26:33,890 --> 00:26:35,750 Josh, kegan gould. 523 00:26:35,760 --> 00:26:37,320 Kegan. Nice to meet you. 524 00:26:37,330 --> 00:26:38,990 How long you been working here? 525 00:26:38,990 --> 00:26:40,530 Probably about 10 years or so. 526 00:26:40,530 --> 00:26:41,990 That's awesome, man. 527 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,360 Have you got one of these yet? 528 00:26:43,360 --> 00:26:44,360 No. Alright. 529 00:26:44,370 --> 00:26:45,360 I'm gonna give you mine. 530 00:26:45,370 --> 00:26:47,670 You need one of these, alright? 531 00:26:47,670 --> 00:26:48,700 Put that on. 532 00:26:51,040 --> 00:26:52,340 Visiting with people in the community 533 00:26:52,340 --> 00:26:54,340 Is really a big part of being a game warden. 534 00:26:54,340 --> 00:26:55,840 It's something that I enjoy doing. 535 00:26:55,840 --> 00:26:58,010 I like getting out, and talking to people in the community. 536 00:26:58,010 --> 00:27:01,010 They're going to open up to us, and help us out with our cases. 537 00:27:01,020 --> 00:27:02,410 Alright, man. It was good seeing you. 538 00:27:02,420 --> 00:27:03,720 Don't work too hard. 539 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:06,320 We'll see y'all later. It was nice meeting y'all. 540 00:27:11,960 --> 00:27:13,490 Now, I'm heading over to kingsland. 541 00:27:13,490 --> 00:27:16,600 I got a call from a marina about a boat that was brought in 542 00:27:16,600 --> 00:27:20,700 That may be infested with zebra mussels. 543 00:27:20,700 --> 00:27:24,800 A zebra mussel is a non-native invasive species 544 00:27:24,810 --> 00:27:27,970 That has been accidentally introduced into texas. 545 00:27:27,980 --> 00:27:31,280 They're usually more of a brackish water species, 546 00:27:31,280 --> 00:27:34,210 But once they get into fresh water, 547 00:27:34,220 --> 00:27:37,820 They reproduce at a very high rate. 548 00:27:37,820 --> 00:27:40,520 So, with them being a non-native species, 549 00:27:40,520 --> 00:27:43,960 There's no natural predators over here for them. 550 00:27:43,960 --> 00:27:46,760 And we're having a really hard time with them 551 00:27:46,760 --> 00:27:49,230 Investing all of our lakes in texas. 552 00:27:49,230 --> 00:27:53,230 They're causing a lot of damage to everything in the lake, 553 00:27:53,230 --> 00:27:56,770 From the wildlife all the way through to infrastructure. 554 00:27:56,770 --> 00:27:59,810 And the way that they're being transported 555 00:27:59,810 --> 00:28:02,910 Is by people not properly cleaning 556 00:28:02,910 --> 00:28:04,480 And maintaining their boat 557 00:28:04,480 --> 00:28:07,480 When moving their boat off of an infected lake. 558 00:28:13,390 --> 00:28:14,990 This is the boat? 559 00:28:14,990 --> 00:28:16,060 Okay. 560 00:28:21,360 --> 00:28:23,160 I like that little tractor. 561 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:24,800 $10,000, it could be yours, too. 562 00:28:24,800 --> 00:28:26,830 Shoot. How about $9,000? 563 00:28:26,830 --> 00:28:28,030 Kegan. -Eric. 564 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:29,800 Nice to meet you, eric. So, I guess somebody 565 00:28:29,800 --> 00:28:31,440 Brought this boat in to have some work done on it? 566 00:28:31,440 --> 00:28:32,570 Or what's going on? 567 00:28:35,140 --> 00:28:36,340 Oh, yeah. 568 00:28:36,340 --> 00:28:38,110 Oh, my gosh. 569 00:28:38,110 --> 00:28:40,250 This boat is covered in them. 570 00:28:49,590 --> 00:28:51,160 Gould: Oh, my gosh. 571 00:28:51,160 --> 00:28:53,890 This boat is covered in them. 572 00:28:53,890 --> 00:28:55,630 When did he bring this in? 573 00:28:55,630 --> 00:28:57,230 Eric: About three days ago, I believe. 574 00:28:59,070 --> 00:29:00,530 Man, they are everywhere. 575 00:29:03,000 --> 00:29:04,440 Man, when you're backing that boat up, 576 00:29:04,440 --> 00:29:07,240 I thought that was just dirt and mud under there. 577 00:29:10,880 --> 00:29:13,610 Okay. Perfect. We're gonna have to get with him. 578 00:29:13,610 --> 00:29:15,050 He's gonna need to get it cleaned 579 00:29:15,050 --> 00:29:16,950 Before he transports again. 580 00:29:16,950 --> 00:29:18,250 'cause any way he goes, 581 00:29:18,250 --> 00:29:20,190 He's gonna have to cross at least another bridge. 582 00:29:20,190 --> 00:29:21,190 Exactly. 583 00:29:21,190 --> 00:29:22,550 Do y'all have his contact info? 584 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:24,320 We do. 585 00:29:24,330 --> 00:29:26,790 This is one of the worst boats I've seen. 586 00:29:26,790 --> 00:29:30,000 It is totally infested with zebra mussels. 587 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,900 We're just lucky that it's just been transported 588 00:29:31,900 --> 00:29:35,130 From an infected lake just to the repair shop. 589 00:29:35,140 --> 00:29:36,670 So, I'm at least thankful that he didn't infect 590 00:29:36,670 --> 00:29:38,470 Another lake yet. 591 00:29:38,470 --> 00:29:41,410 Okay. You know, I'm gonna just give chris a call real quick. 592 00:29:41,410 --> 00:29:43,980 [ phone rings ] 593 00:29:43,980 --> 00:29:45,410 -Hello? -Hey. This is kegan, 594 00:29:45,410 --> 00:29:47,550 Llano county game warden. How are you doing? 595 00:29:47,550 --> 00:29:49,110 Chris: Real good. 596 00:29:49,120 --> 00:29:52,320 Hey, I'm over here looking at your boat right now. 597 00:29:52,320 --> 00:29:56,050 And this thing is it's pretty infected with zebra mussels. 598 00:29:56,060 --> 00:29:57,260 Okay. 599 00:29:57,260 --> 00:29:58,260 I mean, I don't know if you've seen them 600 00:29:58,260 --> 00:29:59,530 Around the lake, there, in travis, 601 00:29:59,530 --> 00:30:02,560 But these things just get out of hand real fast. 602 00:30:02,560 --> 00:30:05,060 So, the next step we need to do is get this boat 603 00:30:05,070 --> 00:30:07,630 Properly quarantined for a couple of weeks, 604 00:30:07,640 --> 00:30:10,470 And then, properly cleaned with hot water 605 00:30:10,470 --> 00:30:11,670 And high pressure water. 606 00:30:11,670 --> 00:30:13,110 Okay. I'll talk to the shop about it. 607 00:30:13,110 --> 00:30:15,040 I'd prefer for them to do it. 608 00:30:15,040 --> 00:30:16,710 Okay. They seem pretty knowledgeable 609 00:30:16,710 --> 00:30:19,510 In what needs to be done, so they can help you out there. 610 00:30:19,510 --> 00:30:21,380 I'm gonna be real honest with you -- 611 00:30:21,380 --> 00:30:23,380 On a boat that's infected this bad, 612 00:30:23,380 --> 00:30:26,290 You are gonna be receiving a citation on this deal. 613 00:30:26,290 --> 00:30:28,820 It's just gonna be a class c citation 614 00:30:28,820 --> 00:30:30,520 For possession and transportation 615 00:30:30,520 --> 00:30:32,090 Of invasive species. 616 00:30:32,090 --> 00:30:33,630 Okay. 617 00:30:33,630 --> 00:30:36,660 And the reason for that is how harmful these zebra mussels are 618 00:30:36,660 --> 00:30:40,700 Are to the environment, and to the ecosystem. 619 00:30:40,700 --> 00:30:42,500 These things do millions of dollars 620 00:30:42,500 --> 00:30:44,770 Worth of damage every year. 621 00:30:44,770 --> 00:30:47,940 You can send me the citation if you want. I mean... 622 00:30:47,940 --> 00:30:50,810 Okay. I got your information. I'll get that sent to you. 623 00:30:50,810 --> 00:30:52,740 Okay. Thanks. 624 00:30:52,750 --> 00:30:55,580 So, even though this is just a class c citation, 625 00:30:55,580 --> 00:30:58,420 This is, in all honesty, a very serious issue. 626 00:30:58,420 --> 00:31:01,390 Somebody that introduced zebra mussels to an uninfected lake 627 00:31:01,390 --> 00:31:04,060 Is not only going to affect that water source, 628 00:31:04,060 --> 00:31:06,630 But every water source downriver from it. 629 00:31:06,630 --> 00:31:08,090 I appreciate the help. Appreciate your calling us, 630 00:31:08,100 --> 00:31:09,600 Letting us know about that. -No problem. 631 00:31:09,600 --> 00:31:10,630 We can't check every boat, 632 00:31:10,630 --> 00:31:12,460 And y'all probably see more than we do. 633 00:31:12,470 --> 00:31:13,670 Quite a few through here. 634 00:31:13,670 --> 00:31:14,930 Yeah. Alright. 635 00:31:14,940 --> 00:31:16,000 Well, thanks very much. Thank you. 636 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,040 Thanks. Take care. 637 00:31:34,490 --> 00:31:37,260 Man: Up here off hog bridge road, 638 00:31:37,260 --> 00:31:40,430 I've got some information that a guy shot trophy buck. 639 00:31:40,430 --> 00:31:41,830 Okay. So, it'd be worth 640 00:31:41,830 --> 00:31:44,330 Just looking at his license, and just checking him out. 641 00:31:44,330 --> 00:31:46,900 Reneau: Oh, yeah. Obviously, you can only shoot one 642 00:31:46,900 --> 00:31:49,270 13-inch deer in nacogdoches. 643 00:31:49,270 --> 00:31:51,070 But you don't know his name? We just know where he lives? 644 00:31:51,070 --> 00:31:52,200 -Yeah. -Okay. 645 00:31:57,680 --> 00:32:01,710 Hey, there's a rack with a deer head right there. 646 00:32:08,090 --> 00:32:09,320 Man #2: That's a short deer. 647 00:32:13,690 --> 00:32:15,260 -You got your met tape? -Oh, yeah. 648 00:32:17,460 --> 00:32:19,230 There's coolers. 649 00:32:31,850 --> 00:32:33,750 He's definitely got more than one deer on ice. 650 00:32:41,960 --> 00:32:43,890 No? 651 00:32:43,890 --> 00:32:45,960 What did it measure? 12. 652 00:32:45,960 --> 00:32:47,160 Seriously? Yeah. 653 00:32:51,130 --> 00:32:53,270 Yep. 654 00:32:53,270 --> 00:32:55,370 Do you want to knock and check if he's here? 655 00:32:55,370 --> 00:32:56,440 Yeah. 656 00:32:59,010 --> 00:33:01,770 [ knocking ] 657 00:33:04,240 --> 00:33:05,640 No? 658 00:33:05,650 --> 00:33:07,080 Well, we can come back. 659 00:33:07,080 --> 00:33:08,110 Yeah. 660 00:33:10,480 --> 00:33:12,820 That deer looked a little more impressive than 12 inches, 661 00:33:12,820 --> 00:33:14,250 When we walked up. 662 00:33:14,250 --> 00:33:17,960 That deer's antlers are too short, for sure. 663 00:33:17,960 --> 00:33:20,460 We're gonna come back this evening. 664 00:33:29,700 --> 00:33:32,040 [ cellphone rings ] 665 00:33:32,040 --> 00:33:33,540 -Hello? -Hello. 666 00:33:45,250 --> 00:33:46,620 Brown: Okay, thank you. 667 00:33:46,620 --> 00:33:47,690 I'm on my way. 668 00:33:53,060 --> 00:33:57,260 This location where the wounded deer is 669 00:33:57,260 --> 00:33:58,700 Is a known area 670 00:33:58,700 --> 00:34:03,270 Where there's been some road hunting in the past. 671 00:34:03,270 --> 00:34:05,600 So, what's going on in my mind is, 672 00:34:05,610 --> 00:34:10,810 Is I want to know if this deer was maybe shot. 673 00:34:10,810 --> 00:34:13,610 It could be a class "a" misdemeanor 674 00:34:13,610 --> 00:34:19,950 To a state jail felony, depending on the circumstances. 675 00:34:23,120 --> 00:34:25,020 Oh, there's that little deer, right there. 676 00:34:25,030 --> 00:34:27,360 Yeah, he's -- he's hurt bad. 677 00:34:39,040 --> 00:34:41,010 Oh, there's that little deer, right there. 678 00:34:41,010 --> 00:34:43,140 Yeah, he's -- he's hurt bad. 679 00:34:48,380 --> 00:34:50,820 How's it going? 680 00:34:50,820 --> 00:34:51,950 I'm pretty good. 681 00:34:51,950 --> 00:34:54,220 Y'all aren't the ones that hit the deer? 682 00:34:54,220 --> 00:34:55,890 Man: No, sir. We were just driving down the road, 683 00:34:55,890 --> 00:34:57,960 'cause he had never been here before. 684 00:34:57,960 --> 00:35:00,730 And we drove by it. [indistinct] 685 00:35:00,730 --> 00:35:01,930 It was like, "a deer doesn't die with its head 686 00:35:01,930 --> 00:35:02,930 Sticking straight up in the air." 687 00:35:02,930 --> 00:35:04,900 Brown: Yeah. 688 00:35:04,900 --> 00:35:07,330 Y'all didn't see what happened, or anything? 689 00:35:07,330 --> 00:35:09,230 Man: It looks like it's been sitting there for a while. 690 00:35:09,240 --> 00:35:10,700 Yeah, he's hurting. 691 00:35:10,700 --> 00:35:13,470 Greatly appreciate the call. 692 00:35:13,470 --> 00:35:16,010 Sitting here that close to him all this time, 693 00:35:16,010 --> 00:35:17,510 And he hasn't gotten up and run, 694 00:35:17,510 --> 00:35:20,580 It's not a good situation for him. 695 00:35:20,580 --> 00:35:23,820 Is this y'all, right here -- the footprints? 696 00:35:23,820 --> 00:35:25,620 Man: We are looking at it to see how bad the damage was 697 00:35:25,620 --> 00:35:26,720 On its rear end, there. 698 00:35:30,490 --> 00:35:32,490 Brown: Whenever I arrive on a scene like that, 699 00:35:32,490 --> 00:35:37,260 My first response is, "why is the deer injured?" 700 00:35:37,260 --> 00:35:39,130 And so, I'm investigating it. 701 00:35:39,130 --> 00:35:42,470 Whether it's a vehicle/deer crash, 702 00:35:42,470 --> 00:35:45,270 Or someone has actually shot that deer, 703 00:35:45,270 --> 00:35:47,770 And that's where he ran and collapsed, 704 00:35:47,770 --> 00:35:50,980 Or if someone has shot him from the roadway. 705 00:35:50,980 --> 00:35:52,840 He's been laying there, suffering. 706 00:35:52,850 --> 00:35:55,580 I'm gonna end up having to put him down. 707 00:35:55,580 --> 00:35:58,350 There's no way to rehabilitate it. 708 00:35:58,350 --> 00:36:02,390 I'm gonna walk up over here, and dispatch him. 709 00:36:02,390 --> 00:36:05,490 So, I need everybody in a safe location. 710 00:36:08,160 --> 00:36:09,460 [ gunshot ] 711 00:36:12,870 --> 00:36:15,730 When there's a deer/vehicle crash, 712 00:36:15,740 --> 00:36:17,700 The deer always loses. 713 00:36:17,700 --> 00:36:19,240 And they're not good to eat. 714 00:36:19,240 --> 00:36:22,210 The meat's bruised. We can't donate it. 715 00:36:22,210 --> 00:36:25,210 So, therefore, we just leave it there. 716 00:36:25,210 --> 00:36:27,580 And probably gonna end up getting eaten 717 00:36:27,580 --> 00:36:31,850 By coyotes, or buzzards, or some type of varmit. 718 00:36:31,850 --> 00:36:36,350 But the best thing to do is let nature take its course. 719 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:37,760 I appreciate y'all. 720 00:36:37,760 --> 00:36:38,860 Have a good day. 721 00:36:46,670 --> 00:36:53,140 The whole rear backside of that deer was not mobile, 722 00:36:53,140 --> 00:36:55,940 So it was the right thing to do. 723 00:37:08,760 --> 00:37:11,160 Well, we'll head back over here to this guy, 724 00:37:11,160 --> 00:37:12,360 Where that short deer was at. 725 00:37:14,630 --> 00:37:15,590 No. Ain't gonna make it. 726 00:37:15,600 --> 00:37:17,100 -What did it measure? -12. 727 00:37:20,730 --> 00:37:22,230 And the deer is still there. 728 00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:23,440 Good deal. 729 00:37:29,710 --> 00:37:32,240 [ knocking ] 730 00:37:32,250 --> 00:37:34,180 Stoval: Hello. How are you? 731 00:37:34,180 --> 00:37:35,380 State game warden. 732 00:37:35,380 --> 00:37:36,680 -How are you doing? -Just fine. 733 00:37:36,680 --> 00:37:39,050 Randy stoval. This is my partner, sean reneau. 734 00:37:39,050 --> 00:37:41,150 We were just rolling through the neighborhood earlier, 735 00:37:41,150 --> 00:37:43,560 Patrolling out here, noticed your deer hanging here. 736 00:37:43,560 --> 00:37:45,590 My deer head? -Yeah, yeah. 737 00:37:45,590 --> 00:37:46,930 Had a little bit of luck, huh? 738 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:50,500 Oh, your son shot that one? 739 00:37:50,500 --> 00:37:51,630 Okay. Okay. 740 00:37:51,630 --> 00:37:52,800 Woman: I mean, we're not hiding nothing. 741 00:37:52,800 --> 00:37:55,470 No. That's good. We just need to check it. 742 00:37:55,470 --> 00:37:57,600 We can go talk to him. 743 00:37:57,600 --> 00:37:58,770 Where is your son at? 744 00:37:58,770 --> 00:38:01,010 Just gone for the evening? Gone right now? 745 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:05,040 Oh, he just cleans his deer here, then. 746 00:38:05,050 --> 00:38:07,650 Well, that's not a bad deal. Alrighty. 747 00:38:07,650 --> 00:38:11,380 Well, this deer, here, is short -- 748 00:38:11,390 --> 00:38:13,120 That deer that's hanging out there. 749 00:38:13,120 --> 00:38:15,050 It's not -- it's not wide enough. 750 00:38:15,060 --> 00:38:17,360 We're gonna take this head with us down there 751 00:38:17,360 --> 00:38:19,520 To talk to him very quickly about that. 752 00:38:19,530 --> 00:38:22,530 Okay. Appreciate it, guys. Thank y'all very much. 753 00:38:22,530 --> 00:38:24,230 Y'all have a good night. Take care. 754 00:38:25,500 --> 00:38:27,200 Yeah, that was too short. 755 00:38:27,200 --> 00:38:28,470 Yeah. 756 00:38:28,470 --> 00:38:30,840 I guess I'm ready to jump on down there. 757 00:38:30,840 --> 00:38:32,700 Yeah. I'm sure that phone is already ringing. 758 00:38:32,710 --> 00:38:33,740 Uh-huh. 759 00:38:38,480 --> 00:38:40,580 Guess he didn't want any deer heads around his house. 760 00:38:40,580 --> 00:38:41,750 Yeah. 761 00:38:47,250 --> 00:38:48,820 [ knocking ] 762 00:38:52,130 --> 00:38:53,490 How's it going, man? 763 00:38:53,490 --> 00:38:55,960 -Nice to meet you. -Good to meet you. 764 00:38:55,960 --> 00:38:57,400 You got your hunting license? 765 00:39:01,070 --> 00:39:03,500 Good. 766 00:39:03,500 --> 00:39:05,700 Now, the one hanging at your parents' 767 00:39:05,710 --> 00:39:08,110 Where was that one shot? 768 00:39:08,110 --> 00:39:09,570 Okay. 769 00:39:09,580 --> 00:39:11,740 Man: He was right at 13. 770 00:39:11,750 --> 00:39:13,280 But that was a 6-year old, man. 771 00:39:13,280 --> 00:39:15,410 I mean, I got a picture of his body. 772 00:39:15,420 --> 00:39:17,120 -Well, he's not 13. -He's not 13. 773 00:39:17,120 --> 00:39:19,820 He's right at 12. He ain't 13. 774 00:39:19,820 --> 00:39:21,790 Well, looking at his body, man. 775 00:39:21,790 --> 00:39:23,150 Stoval: We don't go by the body. 776 00:39:23,160 --> 00:39:24,860 It's got to be 13 inches. 777 00:39:24,860 --> 00:39:26,860 I mean, that's the law. 778 00:39:26,860 --> 00:39:28,730 Do you have your hunter education card on you? 779 00:39:28,730 --> 00:39:30,600 'cause this one doesn't show that you have it. 780 00:39:31,370 --> 00:39:32,630 Do you have hunter ed? 781 00:39:32,630 --> 00:39:35,100 Right now, I mean, all we're seeing is you don't have it. 782 00:39:36,770 --> 00:39:39,600 You want to look it up, and see? 783 00:39:39,610 --> 00:39:42,310 Step out here real quick, and I'll show you on this deer. 784 00:39:48,050 --> 00:39:50,080 I ain't saying it's a bad deer. 785 00:39:50,080 --> 00:39:52,480 I'm just telling you it's not 13 inches. 786 00:39:52,490 --> 00:39:54,750 And that's the only thing we go by. 787 00:39:59,090 --> 00:40:00,490 'cause it's the widest spot. 788 00:40:00,490 --> 00:40:02,360 So, that's where I'm gonna try and get you, here. 789 00:40:02,660 --> 00:40:04,130 You see that? 11. 790 00:40:04,130 --> 00:40:07,870 I mean, he is barely -- and that's not even over there. 791 00:40:07,870 --> 00:40:11,100 I mean, he is -- he's 12 inches. 792 00:40:11,100 --> 00:40:14,310 That's it. And it's got to be 13. 793 00:40:14,310 --> 00:40:16,040 Now, is your meat still over there? 794 00:40:16,040 --> 00:40:17,210 Yes. 795 00:40:19,050 --> 00:40:20,150 Okay. 796 00:40:20,150 --> 00:40:21,750 We're gonna check on you hunter ed. 797 00:40:23,150 --> 00:40:24,450 Did it come up, randy? 798 00:40:24,450 --> 00:40:25,980 Yeah. 799 00:40:25,990 --> 00:40:28,250 The only thing is, that short deer 800 00:40:28,260 --> 00:40:30,420 Should be issued a citation for it. 801 00:40:30,420 --> 00:40:31,860 [indistinct talking] 802 00:40:31,860 --> 00:40:34,360 Even old deer, it's got to be 13. 803 00:40:34,360 --> 00:40:35,430 Good to meet you. 804 00:40:35,430 --> 00:40:36,800 Appreciate your cooperation, man. 805 00:40:36,800 --> 00:40:39,060 Good to meet you. Sorry to barge in like this. 806 00:40:42,870 --> 00:40:44,940 Yeah. 807 00:40:44,940 --> 00:40:46,340 You're taking me head? 808 00:40:46,340 --> 00:40:48,040 Yeah. It's an illegal deer. 809 00:40:48,040 --> 00:40:49,310 We got to take it. 810 00:40:52,450 --> 00:40:53,610 Well, you take care, man. 811 00:40:53,610 --> 00:40:55,450 Enjoy your night. 812 00:40:55,450 --> 00:40:56,610 Have a good one. 813 00:41:00,390 --> 00:41:01,890 I think that worked out perfect. 814 00:41:01,890 --> 00:41:03,220 I think everything was truthful. 815 00:41:03,220 --> 00:41:04,920 I think everything was legit -- 816 00:41:04,930 --> 00:41:06,760 Other than shooting a small deer. 817 00:41:06,760 --> 00:41:08,190 I think he was kind of stuck 818 00:41:08,200 --> 00:41:11,700 On that big body, but the law is the law. 818 00:41:12,305 --> 00:42:12,598 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=-