One person charged after deer chased, hit by vehicle

Conservation officers are searching for a truck used to run over a deer near Maryfield, Sask. (Source: Facebook/SaskTip)

An individual has been charged after three deer were reportedly chased down and ran over by a driver in southeast Saskatchewan earlier this month.

The incident took place on the night of March 9 near the community of Maryfield, located around 240 kilometres southeast of Regina.

In a update issued Tuesday, SaskTip reported that after receiving several tips, conservation officers in the area were able to charge one person in connection to the incident.

SaskTip did not provide any further information regarding the accused’s identity or the exact charges laid.

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The investigation began on March 10, when a resident reported they witnessed a truck chasing and deliberately running over a deer in a field on the outskirts of Maryfield.

Conservation officers were able to find the remains of two white-tail fawns along with the scavenged remains of a third deer.

Two vehicles were initially reported at the scene. The investigation determined that the second vehicle was also a witness and not involved in the killing of the deer.

SaskTip is a non-profit which assists conservation officers in Saskatchewan to convict poachers of all types.