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Clinton Man Involved In Clinton Lake Deer Killing Case Receives Sentence

The sentence has been handed down for the Clinton man arrested in 2010 in connection with the killing of eight white tail deer at Clinton Lake.

22-year old Clay Reeves of Clinton has been sentenced to probation for 24 months and 180 days in DeWitt County Jail, which is subject to remission. DeWitt County State's Attorney Dick Koritz says Reeves sentence comes as a part of a plea agreement he made to give full compliance in the case.

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Koritz says he understands the emotional aspect of the case, however, Reeves does not have a prior record. According to Koritz, Class III Felony charges, which are what Reeves faced, are typically moved to misdemeanors for first time offenders. Koritz says he is getting punished a little harder than a usual misdemeanor offender. The sentence was agreed upon by the DNR.

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In January, Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Officers arrested 26-year old Chevy Miller of Clinton. Miller faced 7 counts of unlawful taking of deer, hunting without permission, hunting by the aid of lights, hunting by aid of a motor vehicle, hunting at night, and animal harassment by a motor vehicle. Miller still faces a trial for the charges.

Authorities have said in the past more arrests could be forth-coming.

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