Horseshoe Bay police use night vision devices to nab poaching suspects
HORSESHOE BAY — Authorities using night-vision goggles and thermal imaging have nabbed two people accused of hunting inside the city limits.
The incident happened about 8 a.m. Nov. 20 in the western part of the city, officers said.
Acting on tips from residents about suspected poachers, law officers began surveillance of the area.
"Horseshoe Bay police officers have been increasing patrols and surveillance using night vision and thermal imaging equipment as poaching is a routine violation," according to a statement from Chief Bill Lane.
Investigators said a patrol officer spotted two people in a vehicle in a remote cul-de-sac. The investigator said the female motorist attempted to drive away when the officer approached the vehicle.
The officer noticed a male passenger wearing camouflage, stopped the vehicle and notified game wardens with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
The report stated lawmen found evidence of bow hunting. A game warden seized the hunting equipment.
Michael Gerald Waits, 54, and Cynthia Rene Waits, 53, both of Kingsland, are charged with hunting from a public roadway, a misdemeanor, according to reports.
They each posted a $2,500 bond Nov. 21 and were released from the Llano County Jail.