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Police identify persons of interest in Benton Co. bull elk poaching investigation

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    BENTON COUNTY, OR (KPTV) — Police have identified four persons of interest in a Benton County poaching case.

Oregon State Police asked for the public’s help this week identifying four people caught on trail cameras south of Monroe on Sept. 1.

Investigators said the group was trespassing near Ferguson Road. A spike bull elk was illegally killed in the area.

The surveillance images showed the hunters packing the animal, according to police.

On Thursday, troopers said four persons of interest had been identified and the investigation was continuing.

“Oregon State Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance,” according to a statement from the agency.

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