This website collects cookies to deliver better user experience. By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.
Accept
San Francisco NewsSan Francisco NewsSan Francisco News
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Arts
Reading: Santa Rosa poacher caught with dozens of abalone, police say
Share
Font ResizerAa
San Francisco NewsSan Francisco News
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Education
  • Arts
Follow US
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Authors
  • Legal
© 2024 San Francisco News. All Rights Reserved.
San Francisco News > Blog > News > Santa Rosa poacher caught with dozens of abalone, police say
News

Santa Rosa poacher caught with dozens of abalone, police say

By Miles Cooper
News
February 28, 2025
Santa Rosa poacher caught with dozens of abalone, police say
SHARE

(KRON) — A probation search of a driver and his car in Windsor on Wednesday uncovered dozens of illegally harvested pink abalone together with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, police mentioned. A standard meals for Indigenous communities and as soon as a preferred catch, leisure pink abalone harvesting has been prohibited since 2017 attributable to “extreme environmental conditions,” in accordance with the California Division of Fish and Wildlife.

A Windsor Police Division deputy contacted the driving force, recognized as Jason Ramos, 46, of Santa Rosa, and a passenger, Nichole Lee, 35, of Santa Rosa, at 10:30 p.m. on the 700 block of Shiloh Street. Ramos was discovered to be on lively Put up Launch Neighborhood Supervision and misdemeanor probation and was detained for a compliance examine.

NorCal couple who blurted wildlife crimes to officers plead responsible

Throughout a search of the car, authorities mentioned they discovered “approximately 35 live abalone, a northwestern pond turtle, wet clothing, and tools used to remove the abalone from rocks.” Additionally situated within the search have been hypodermic needles, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine, in accordance with police.

- Advertisement -

Santa Rosa poacher caught with dozens of abalone, police say(Windsor Police Division)

Ramos admitted to the deputy, Windsor PD mentioned, that he poached the abalone close to Elk in Mendocino County and that it was for private consumption. The black marketplace for abalone “pays poachers a premium,” police mentioned.

Lee additionally informed the deputy that she was in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

Ramos was arrested and booked into the Sonoma County Jail for possessing creatures unlawfully taken, violating phrases of his probation and excellent warrants from Lake and Mendocino counties. Lee was arrested and booked for possession of a managed substance.

(Windsor Police Division)

- Advertisement -

“Due to the condition of the abalone and location, unfortunately they could not be returned to their natural habitat and were disposed of,” Windsor police mentioned on social media. “The pond turtle was turned over to animal control and returned to the wild.”

The CDFW is helping with the investigation.

TAGGED:abalonecaughtdozenspoacherpoliceRosaSanta
Previous Article Hundreds slated to run 2025 Oakland Marathon Hundreds slated to run 2025 Oakland Marathon
Next Article 100k fentanyl tablets, weapons, money present in Sureno gang-related investigation  100k fentanyl tablets, weapons, money present in Sureno gang-related investigation 
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


- Advertisement -
San Francisco just handed .4 million gift to its artists – SFGATE
San Francisco just handed $10.4 million gift to its artists – SFGATE
News
July 5, 2025
Santa Rosa bank robbery suspect arrested Thursday
Santa Rosa bank robbery suspect arrested Thursday
News
July 5, 2025
Alert: East Bay Residents Targeted by Rising PG&E Billing Scams!
Alert: East Bay Residents Targeted by Rising PG&E Billing Scams!
Crime
July 5, 2025
Central Valley Districts Rally Against Proposed Funding Freeze for English Learners!
Central Valley Districts Rally Against Proposed Funding Freeze for English Learners!
Uncategorized
July 5, 2025
Coroner seeks help to ID woman found dead in San Francisco – KRON4
Coroner seeks help to ID woman found dead in San Francisco – KRON4
News
July 5, 2025

Categories

Archives

July 2025
MTWTFSS
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031 
« Jun    

You Might Also Like

Homelessness is prime challenge for San Jose residents, based on mayor

Homelessness is prime challenge for San Jose residents, based on mayor

January 25, 2025
Household of Pinole mom killed raises consciousness on home violence

Household of Pinole mom killed raises consciousness on home violence

February 17, 2025
San Mateo police use drone, pepper spray launcher to nab theft suspect hiding below freeway overpass

San Mateo police use drone, pepper spray launcher to nab theft suspect hiding below freeway overpass

March 8, 2025
Pew pew pew: Rainbow laser cannon aimed at SF City Hall – The San Francisco Standard

Pew pew pew: Rainbow laser cannon aimed at SF City Hall – The San Francisco Standard

April 19, 2025
about us

At San Francisco News, we are committed to keeping you informed about the issues that matter most, whether they’re happening in the heart of San Francisco, the wider Bay Area, or around the globe.

Top Categories

  • Arts246
  • Crime244
  • Education140
  • News2,303
  • Politics152
  • Uncategorized4
© 2024 San Francisco News. All Rights Reserved.
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Authors
  • Legal
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?