A West Virginia man is facing federal charges of capturing wild Eastern box turtles and selling them to out-of-state buyers.
Thomas Pepin of Ravenswood was charged Tuesday with the unlawful
transport and sale of wildlife.
According to reports, he was charged by information, which typically signals a defendant's intent to cooperate with prosecutors.
The government alleges Pepin hunted and captured turtles from sites near his home.
According to the information, Pepin sold about 300 turtles to out-of-state customers. He allegedly shipped some turtles in tube socks to restrict their movement.
According to reports, he was charged by information, which typically signals a defendant's intent to cooperate with prosecutors.
The government alleges Pepin hunted and captured turtles from sites near his home.
According to the information, Pepin sold about 300 turtles to out-of-state customers. He allegedly shipped some turtles in tube socks to restrict their movement.
