department of the interior u.s. fish and ......rac, _, eceives information about wolf mortality...

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CAEETITLE REPORT DATE CAEENUMBER

11/21/2017 2015200932 MEXICAN GRAY WOLF #1385

REPORTING OFFICER CAEESTATUS (COLLARED). (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) I PENDING

APPROVED BY

rb)(6), (b)(7)(C) 1- 01/02/2018(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) I 11/28/2017 (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) I- 11/21/2017(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) 1 - 11/21/2017

SJBJECTSOF REPORT

Sr'NOPSS

This report documents thefi ndings of female Mexican gray wolf #1385 (Collaroo) that Wa5found deed in the area of Old Horse Springs, Ne1v Mexico. The wolf wa.5 sent to the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Lcboratory in Ashland, Ore;;Jon, for necropsy and the collar wa.5 sent to the Ne1v Mexico State Police Crime Laboratory for fingerprints examination. No le;;Jal hunting octivities were authori zoo in the area

This document contains neither recommendations nor conclusions of the Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the property of this office and is loaned to your agency. It, and its contents, are not to be distributed outside of your agency.

REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Title: MEXICAN GRAY WOLF #1385 (COLLARED) INV#: 2015200932

Report#: 001

DETAILS OF INVESTIGATION

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

RAC,__

__ _, eceives Information about Wolf Mortality

On February 17, 2015, at approximately 1600 hours, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Office of Law Enforcement (USFWS/OLE) Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) (b>. (b){7)(c> eceived a

11 C': • G w lf R p (MGWRP) B. 1 . (b)(6), (b)(?)(C) ca 1ro""""'��.....,.. ray o ecovery rogram 10 og1s ________ unng h 11 (b)(6). (b)(?)(C) 1 . d h . C • h h d f . l lf . h f t e ca · exp ame t e m1ormation s e a o a potent1a wo carcass m t e area o

Horse Springs, New Mexico (b)(6>. indicated that she would be responding to the scene the C 11 . d c (b)(6). (b)(7)(C) a(b)(6) (b)(7)(C) 1 h

. f 10 owmg ay. RA · suggeste · contact t e New Mexico D�.an�nt o • • (b)(6). (b)(7)(C) Game and Fish (NMDGF) and ask for an officer to respond with her and RAC · would

respond from Albu uer ue New Mexico. NMDGF Sergeant (Sgt. (b>.(7> assigned

(b)(6). (b)(7)(C) NMDGF Officer · o the case and to respond to the scene w1

Office (b)(G>, (b)(7J

----

nd Biologist (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

Find Mexican Gray Wolf #1385

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) (b)(6) (b)(7)(C) On February 18, 2015, at approximately 0900 hours, Office._ _ ____,and · met andsearched for Mexican grey wolf#l385. Mexican grey wolf#l385 was found at the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Nad 83, zone 12 , 738677 /3759923. The wolf was in early stages of decomposition and the lower jaw was detached from the head.

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

RAC Arrived at the Scene

• (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) • On the same date, at approximately 1045 hours, RAC,__ __ _.rnved at the scene. The wolf was lying with the 1ight side of its body up and head pointing to the east. A close examination of the collar revealed that it had a piece of magnet attached to the electronics of the collar using electrical black tape (Agent's Note: It was apparent that someone wanted to block the collarfrom sending signals b attachin : magn . . lectronics of the collar). With the

. f Offi (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) RAC (b)(6), (b){7)(C) 11 d h f M . assistance o ce �--� n �""""!"' __ _. ._ ___ __,co ecte t e carcass o ex1cangray wolf#l385 and the collar. Mexican grey wolf#l385 was assigned Seizure Tag #763919 and the collar was assigned Seizure Tag #763920.

RA (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

Deployed Game Cameras ___ __,

(b)(G), (b)(7)(C) (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

On the same date, at approximately 1230 hours, RAC an deployed a game camera close to the location where the wolf was foun . Cb)CG>. volunteered to deploy two (2) additional cameras in the same area the following day and RAC (bKG>. CbK7> agreed.

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Title: MEXICAN GRAY WOLF #1385 (COLLARED)

Evidence Submitted for Analysis

INV#: 2015200932

Report#: 001

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) On February 19 , 2015, RAC,.____,,----.!submitted the carcass of Mexican gray wolf#1385 to theNational Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory (NFWFL) in Ashland, Ore on, for necro s . The carcass was shipped via FedEx (See attachment #I, FedEx airway bill Cb>C5>,Cb>cncc> RAC Cb>C5>, Cb>C7>cc> requested NFWFL personnel conduct a full necropsy of the ... ca_r_c _a -ss- 1 ... _n_o_r_d,...e-r-to .... determine a possible cause of death.

Collar Transferred to the New Mexico State Police Crime Laboratory

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

On February 25, 2015 RAC transferred the collar of Mexican gray wolf #1385 to NMDGF Investigato CbJcs>.Cb){?)cc> and signed the Chain of ",,;+!��,..,_._.......,attachment #2 hain

• ( • (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) of Custody). Then, Investigator c1>cci NMDGF Invest1gato1...._ ___

_ and RA transported the collar to the New Mexico State Police Crime Laboratory in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for fingerprints examination.

DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS

No subjects have been identified at this time.

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

None to document as no subjects have been identified at this time.

WITNESSES

l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) Resident Agent in Charge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv._1_c_e ____ _. Office of Law Enforcement

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4901 Paseo del Norte NE, Cb)CS), coK?>CC> Albu uer ue New Mexico 87113

W·1d1·� B" 1 . l(b)(6),(b)(7)(C)

1 11e 10 og1st .__ _____ __.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program P.O. Box 856 Al ine, Arizona 85920

(0)(6), (b)(7)(C)





INV#: 2015200932

Report#: 001

Office (b)(6), (b)c1>cc>

New ex1co epartment of Game and Fish Southwest Area Operations 2715 Northrise Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011

l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

I

Investigator (b)(G>. (b)(?)(c> Investigato,

______ .....

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish 3841 Midway PL NE Albu uer ue, NM 87109

LAWS VIOLATED

No violations of law have been identified at this time.

EVIDENCE

1. One (1) male Mexican gray wolf carcass #1385, assigned Seizure Tag #763919 (Item#1), is currently held at the NFWFL in Ashland, Oregon.

2. One (1) collar of Mexican gray wolf#1385, assigned Seizme tag #763920 (Item 2), iscurrently held at New Mexico State Police Crime Laboratory in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Audio Recordings/Videos Recordings/Photographs Created by Law Enforcement:

Photographs

1. One (1) Memorex CD-RW, titled "2015200932-PHOTOS-001," stored at theUSFWS/OLE in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Evidence Seized and Maintained by Another Agency:

No evidence has been seized and/or maintained by another agency at this time.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Copy of FedEx Airbill !Cb)(G>, Cb)C?>cc> ! dated 02/19/2015 ( 1 page).2. Copy of Chain of Custody Record, dated on 02/25/2015, (1 page).


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ASHLAND, OR 97520

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RELEASE DATE DELIVERED VIA:

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REPORTING OFFICER CAEESTATUS (COLLARED). (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) I PENDING

Li ;::,;::,u-111r=n AV

'

l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

05/04/2015 (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) 1- 03/18/2015l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) � 03/11/2015

SJBJECTS OF REPORT

SYNOPSS

This r�rt documents the Veterinary P�"""""",!,,!l,,,-L,....:i...i:.uu.u..i..1q1.ion Preli mi nary R�rt, which WcE (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

preparoo by Veterinary Pathologist (VP detai Ii ng the i ni ti al examination of Mexican gray wolf #1385.

DI STRI BUT/ON

Internal List (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)



Title: MEXICAN GRAY WOLF #1385 (COLLARED) INV #: 2015200932Report #: 002


RAC Cb><5 >· Cb>C?>cc> ASAC LJBiologis Cb>. Cbl I Assistant Special Agent in

Char e ASAC (b>.. c:;;;c>;::;l-re _m_ o __ v_e __ d�the game cameras deployed in the area around where the carcass of wolf was found.

Pictures Downloaded at the Field (b)(6), (b)(7XC) (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

This same date, Biologis ___ ___,assisted RAC.....,_ __ .., nd used her computer to review thepictures taken by the game cameras. The review led to ositive results. On February 25, 2015, at approximately 1314 hours, subject, later identified as Cb>C5 >.C?xc> Rancher and Perrnitee) was observed driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in the vicinity where the carcass was found. The one (1) Verbatin secure digital (SD) Card of 32 GB that contained the photos withC5 >. driving the ATV was titled "2015200932-PHOTOS-002."

RA (b>. Receives Preliminary Report about Mexican Gray Wolf #1385

0 M O C (b)(6).(b)(7)(C) . d V . I E . . ,. . n arch 1 1, 2 15, RA · receive a etennary Patho ogy xammation Pre 1mmaryReport from the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory (NFWFL) in Ashland, Oregon. RAC !1�i6>.l5>m I had submitted the carcass of Mexican gray wolf#l385 to the NFWFL in order to have a necropsy completed to determine the cause of death for the wolf. The Veterinary Patholo Examination Preliminary Report, which was prepared by Veterinary Pathologist (VP)

Cb>,CblC?> detailed the initial examination of Mexican gray wolf#l385 (See attachment , etennary athology Examination Preliminary Report).

Radiographic Examination

As part of the Radiographic examination, SVP!��is>.l5>m!noted the lower jaw of Mexican gray wolf #1385 was shattered from the mandibular rami rostrally. The rostral end of the jaw, including the incisors and canine teeth was present in one ( l ) fragment. Along the back of the neck, there was soft tissue disruption dorsal to C2-C3 and, along the same plane, an indentation ventral to the trachea. The caudal lung fields were of increased radiodensity and the borders were retracted from the dorsal body wall. The stomach was filled with material of a patchy mixed soft tissue


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INV#: 2015200932

Report #: 002

and bone density. Additionally, there was a passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag between the shoulder blades.

Individuals Fibers Found on the Carcass

As part of the external examination, VP!�m1; tDJ I found that the body was externally examined at wavelengths from 350 to 650 nm with a red filter and no filter (for UV light). Scattered over the right side of the body are a few individual fibers that photoluminesce at wavelengths from 400 to 530 nm when viewed with a red filter.

Evidence of Injury

VP�further noted, as part of evidence of injury, that it was dried blood caked in the fur around the head and forepaws. The lower jaw (mandible) is shattered. The fracture edges and oral cavity are dirt-encrusted. The rostral end of the jaw, including the canines, incisors and left and right first premolars remain attached to the head via skin on the left side. When the fractured ends of the rostral mandible are re-apposed, there remains an approximately 3.7 cm long segment of right mandible that is missing, including the second through the fourth premolars. On the left side, there is a fimow-like comminuted fracture that encompasses the premolars; however, fragments or complete sections of all teeth are present on the left side. Across the dorsal surface of the left front paw, there is a line of three (3), evenly spaced, cutaneous puncture wounds. The punctures run in a diagonal direction from the base of the digit one claw to the base of digit five. The punctures are each approximately seven (7) mm in diameter and are spaced approximately seven (7) mm apart. There is blood staining the fur around the punctures.

Summary of Post-Morten Findings

� summarized the Post-Morten findings as:

• Jaw: compound, comminuted fracture of the lower jaw (mandible)• Left front paw: line of puncture wounds through the skin• Neck: multifocal to coalescing abrasions at the collar site• Stomach: rupture• Thin nutritional condition• Recent meal.







PRIOR VIOLATIONS


WITNESSES

(b)(6). (b)(7)(C) Assistant Special Agent in Charge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforce.��-.-----, 500 Gold A venue SW CbX6>. Cb)C?>

Albu uer ue NM 87102

Wildlife Biologist!cbX5>· Cb>cncc>U.S. Fish and Wild..,l"""i£""e"""S"""e_rv_ 1,...·c _e ___ _. Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program P.O. Box 856 Al ine Arizona 85920(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

Officed. Cb)c1xc>

New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Southwest Area Operations 2715 Northrise Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011

l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) I LAWS VIOLATED


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INV#: 2015200932

Report #: 002

(Revised 09/11)




EVIDENCE

No new evidence has been documented at this time.

INV#: 2015200932

Report #: 002

Audio RecordingsNideos Recordings/Photographs Created by Law Enforcement:

Photographs

1. One (1) Verbatin SD Card of 32 GB, titled "2015200932-PHOTOS-002," stored at theUSFWS/OLE in Albuquerque, New Mexico.



ATTACHMENTS

1. Copy of Veterinary Pathology Examination Preliminary Report, dated 03/11/15(3 pages).


IN RE.Pl Y RE.FER TO:

United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Office of Law Enforcement Clark R. Bavin

National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory 1490 East Main Street

Ashland, Oregon 97520

VETERINARY PATHOLOGY EXAMINATION

PRELIMINARY REPORT

March 11, 2015

Note: This report outlines the preliminary findings of gross necropsy on the submitted animal evidence. Further evaluation of the case evidence is pending and a final report will be produced when examination of all evidence is complete.

Lab Case#: 15-0059AgencyCase#: 2015200932 Pathologist:

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Case Title: Mexican Grey Wolf#! 385, Collared

EVIDENCE RECEIVED

Submitting Agency:

USFWS/LE, Albuque� 490 I Paseo de! Norte �

The following evidence was received in the Evidence Unit of the Laboratory on February 20, 2015, and was transferred to the undersigned examiner on March 05, 2015:

Lab l : "One (1) carcass of Mexican Gray wolf#I 385, collared. Note: Collar was separated from carcass for fingerprints examination. Not sent to FWS Lab." [ST#753919: Item#0I]

HISTORY

"The wolf was apparently killed in another location and moved to where it was found. Then, the collar was disabled by putting a magnet on top." - per e-mail from RA Cb>, Cbl(7)(C> n March 9, 2015

EXAMINA TlONS CONDUCTED

LAB-1: The carcass was radiographed (x-rayed), dissected, and examined visually (necropsy examination) for gross pathological lesions. Photographs were taken to document any significant gross pathological findings.

LAB-I was itemized and the following sub-items were generated: LAB-IA Jaw fragments from LAB-1 LAB-l B Fonnalin-fixed tissues from LAB-I LAB-IC Esophagus contents from LAB-1 LAB-1D Hair from the esophagus contents from LAB-I

(b)(6), {b)(7)(C)

Pathologist Initials -----

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ATTACHMENT NO. ---=1-

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Veterinary Pathology Examination Preliminary Report, Lab Case #15-0059 - Continued March 11 , 2015

LAB-IE Skull from LAB-1

EVIDENCE DETAILS -- LAB-1

Common name:

Scientific name:

Sex:

Lifestage:

Necropsy Date:

Wolf, Mexican gray

Canis lupus baileyi

Male

Sub-adult

09-10 March 2015

POST-MORTEM FINDINGS

Weight:

Carcass composition:

Nutritional condition:

Post-mortem condition:

22 kg

Intact carcass

Fair

Good

RADIOGRAPHIC EXAMINATION: The lower jaw is shattered from the mandibular rami rostrally. The rostral end of the jaw, including the incisors and canine teeth is present in one fragment.

Along the back of the neck there is soft tissue disruption dorsal to C2-C3 and, along the same plane, an indentation ventral to the trachea. The caudal lung fields are of increased radiodensi ty and the borders are retracted from the dorsal body wall. The stomach is filled with material of a patchy mixed soft tissue and bone density.

Most growth plates are closed. There is slight lucency of the caudal ends of the vertebral bodies. There is incomplete mineralization of the stemebrae and tibial crests.

There is a PIT tag between the shoulder blades.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION: The body is externally exan1ined at wavelengths from 350 to 650 nm with a red filter and no filter (for UV light). Scattered over the right side of the body are a few individual fibers that photoluminesce at wavelengths from 400-530 nm when viewed with a red filter.

There is fecal matter on the pelage to the left side of the tail. There is palpable muscle wasting over the hips, shoulders and top of the head.

There is a small cluster of fly eggs in the oral cavity.

EVIDENCE OF INJURY: There is dried blood caked in the fur around the head and forepaws. The lower jaw (mandible) is shattered. The fracture edges and oral cavity are dirt-encrusted. The rostral end of the jaw, including the canines, incisors and left and right first premolars remains attached to the head via skin on the left side. When the fractured ends of the rostral mandible are re-apposed, there remains an approximately 3.7 cm long segment of right mandible that is missing, including the second through the fourth premolars. On the left side, there is a furrow-like comminuted fracture that encompasses the premolars; however, fragments or complete sections of al I teeth are present on the left side. There are additional, transverse fractures through both mandibular bodies rostral to molar 1 on the right and through the caudal edge of molar I on the left. This results in a large fragment of the left mandible containing premolars 3 and 4 and molar I that remains largely attached via soft tissues.

Across the dorsal surface of the left front paw, there is a line of three, evenly spaced, cutaneous puncture wounds. The punctures run in a diagonal direction from the base of the digit one claw to the base of digit five. The punctures are each approximately 7 mm in diameter and are spaced approximately 7 mm apart. There is blood

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

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staining the fur around the punctures. The subcutis along the length of the paw to the carpus is hemorrhagic and edematous. The punctures penetrate to, but not through, the bone. The digital extensor muscles are dark red and wet.

The fur is wet, matted and worn circumferentially around the neck ( collar site). Along the dorsal-rostral aspect of the collar line, there are coalescing areas of abrasion and fur loss. The area is malodorous. On the ventral aspect of the neck, at approximately ventral midline, there is an approximately 5 mm diameter, shallow puncture. All of the abrasions and puncture are slightly bloody and wet. Underlying this area, an approximately 3 cm wide band of subcutis and muscle is blanched.

The stomach is raggedly tom along the length of the greater curvature. The wall around the tear is mottled red to dark green. Gastric contents remain largely within the lumen and consist of 776 grams of partially masticated tissue and bone including fragments.

INTERNAL EXAMINATION: The subcutis is dry. Subcutaneous adipose stores are scant. Visceral adipose stores are small to moderate. There is moderate skeletal muscle wasting resulting in prominence of the vertebral spine, scapular spines and hip bones.

There are two large bolus-like pieces of haired skin in the lumen and distending the walls of the esophagus. Collectively the ingesta weigh 246 grams. The ingesta is similar to that within the stomach.

The following organs/tissues are grossly within normal limits: brain, eyes, ears, thyroid gland, salivary glands, lymph nodes, trachea, heart, lungs, intestine, spleen, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, kidneys, adrenal glands, urinary bladder, testes and penis.

SUMMARY OF POST-MORTEM FINDINGS

Jaw; compound, comminuted fracture of the lower jaw (mandible) Left front paw; line of puncture wounds through the skin Neck; multifocal to coalescing abrasions at the collar site Stomach; rupture "',""'



CAEETITLE

MEXICAN GRAY WOLF #1385 (COLLARED).

SJBJECTS OF REPORT

SYNOPSS

REPORT DATE

03/31/2015

REPORTING OFFICER

l(b)(6), {b)(7)(C)

APPROVED BY l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

CAEENUMBER

2015200932

CAEESTATUS

I PENDING

1- 05/04/2015(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) 1- 04/0?/?015

r)(6), (b)(7)(C)

1- 0313112015

This r�rt documents the results of the collar of Mexican gray wolf #1385 submittoo to the NEW Mexico D�artment of Public Safety Lcboratory (NMDPSL) in Santa Fe, Ne.,v Mexico, for fingerprints examination. The NM D PSL concl udoo that there were no I atent i mpressi ans found or developoo.





INV#: 2015200932

Report #: 003

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) RAC Received Results from the New Mexico State Police Crime Laboratory

On March 2, 2015, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Office of Law Enforcement (USFWS/OLE) Resident Agent in Charge (RAC) (b>, (b)(7> �eceived the results of the collar of Mexican grey wolf #1385 submitted to the I

(b)(7)(D)



PRIOR VIOLATIONS


WITNESSES

l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) Resident Agent in Charge U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv.....,.ic_e ___ __,Office of Law Enforcement

=,..,,..,=..., 4901 Paseo del No1te NE, (b)(5>. (b)(7)(c> Albu uer ue New Mexico (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

Investigator Investigator _____ ....New Mexico Department of Gmne and Fish 3841 Midway Place NE Albu uer ue NM 87109

LAWS VIOLATED






INV#: 2015200932

Report #: 003

EVIDENCE


Audio RecordingsNideos Recordings/Photographs Created by Law Enforcement:

No new recordings and/or photographs have been created at this time.



ATTACHMENTS






JL .,,-,oT,11.1� nc::c:1r-co CAEESTATUS (COLLARED). (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) NO

INVESTIGATION POSSIBLE IN FORSEEABLE FUTURE

APPROVED BY (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) 08/06/2015

(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) I 07/10/2015 (b)(6), (b)(7)(C) 06/29/2015

SJBJECTSOF REPORT

SrNOPSS

As of .line 29, 2015, there has been no lea:is or octivity. As such, therase status has been changoo to NI.

DI STRI BUT/ON

Internal List (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

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INV#: 2015200932

Report #: 004


As of June 29, 2015, there have been no leads or activity. As such, the case status has been changed to NL



PRIOR VIOLATIONS


WITNESSES

R .d A

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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement 4901 Paseo del Norte NE,""lcb

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Albu uer ue, New Mexico 87113

LAWS VIOLATED

No new violations of law have been identified at this time.

EVIDENCE


Audio Recordings/Videos Recordings/Photographs Created by Law Enforcement:

No new recordings and/or photographs have been created at this time.



ATTACHMENTS

There are no attachments to this report.

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR REPORT OF INVESTIGATION U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE REPORT#: 2015200932R005 OFFICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT APPROVED - CASE CLOSED Note: This document contains neither recommendati ans nor concl usi ans of the Office of La.v Enforcement, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It is the property of this office and is loanoo to your a,;Jency. It, and its contents are not to be distributoo outside of your a,;Jency. CAEETITLE

MEXICAN GRAY WOLF #1385 (COLLARED).

SJBJECTSOF REPORT l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

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SYNOPSS

REPORT DATE

11/21/2017 REPORTING OFFICER

l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

APPROVED BY l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

CAEENUMBER

2015200932 CAEESTATUS

I PENDING

101/02/2018 l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) I 12/08/2017 l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) 111/?1 2017 (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

1- 11/21/2017

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INV #: 2015200932

Report#: 005


This case was initiated on February 17, 2015. On May 31, 2016, information was provided to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Office of Law Enforcement (USFWS/OLE) Resident Agent in Charge (RAC)!· (b){7){c> !of subjectJ. Cb>�>cc> L placing oisonous meatballs next to

C d 1 B . 1 . 1 F RA (b)(6) (b)(7)(C) • • • d INV a cow carcass at anyon e uey m t 1.._ __ .......,......,,. orest. · mtrnte #2016202706 and it was determined th

Cb>.C?> killed Mexican olf #1385 by hitting it with a shovel.

Any additional information regarding Mexican Gray Wolf#1385 will be provided in INV #2016202706.


(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

None to document as no new subjects have been identified in this report.

WITNESSES

Resident Agent in Charge l. mU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforceme_,..,,.,.,=-. 4901 Paseo del Norte NE

Cb>, Cb>C?>

Albu uer ue, New Mexico 87113

LAWS VIOLATED



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EVIDENCE

No new evidence has been identified at this time.

INV #: 2015200932

Report#: 005

Audio Recordings/Video Recordings/Photographs Created by Law Enforcement:

No recordings and/or photographs were created at this time.



ATTACHMENTS

There are no attachments to this report.






REPORTING OFFICER CAEESTATUS (COLLARED). r

)(6), (b)(7)(C)

I AECOM MENDED FOR CLOSURE

APPROVED BY (b)(6), (t,)(7)(C) � 02/27/2019

(t,)(6), (t>)(7)(C) I- 02/04/2019

l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) I 0212212019SJB.JECTS OF REPORT

(b)(6), (t>)(7)(C)

I SrNOPSS

On January 14, 2019, the careas.5 of Mexican gray wolf (MGW) #1385 was transferroo to the University of Ne.iv Mexico, Museum of Southwestern Biology.

On January 28, 2019, the collar of MGW #1385 wastransferroo to the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program.

This case is recommendoo for closure.





INV #: 2015200932

Report#: 006

On May 25, 2018r'(6 ),(b)(7){C) lplead guilty to one count of.knowingly taking threatened wildlife 16U.S.C. Sec.1538(a)(l)(G), 16U.S.C. Sec. 1539(j)(2)(C), 16U.S.C. Sec. 1540(b)(l), and 50 C.F.R. Sec. 17.21(c)(l), 17.31 for the killing ofMexican gray wolf(MGW)#1385.

r6 ),(b)(l)(C) I was sentenced to pay $2,300.00 in restitution and one (1) year unsupervised probation . Further documentation is provided in INV #20162027 06.

On January 14, 2019, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/Office of Law Enforcement (USFWS/OLE) Special Agent (SA) r6),(b)(l)(C) I transferred the carcass ofMGW #1385 (See attachment #1, Transfer Order Surplus Personal Property) to the University of New Mexico, Museum of Southwestern Biology.

On January 28, 2019, SA l![��l· I transferred the collar (See attachment #2, Transfer of Property) of MGW #1385 to the Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery Program (MGWRP).

This case is recommended for closure.


No new subjects have been identified at this time.

PRIOR VIOLATIONS

None to document as no new subjects have been identified in this report.

WITNESSES

Special Ageni_. cc_> __ _U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement

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4901 Paseo del Norte NE (b>· (b>cc> , ____ _

A lbn@eroue N� 87113l(b){6), (b)(7)(C) J

l(b)(6), (b)(7)(C) Assistant Collection Manager ... ________ _. Division of Mammals Museum of Southwestern Biology

University of New Mexico Albu uer ue, NM 87131(b)(6), (b)(7)(C)





INV #: 2015200932

Report#: 006

LAWS VIOLATED


EVIDENCE

All evidence/property previously identified in ROO 1 and listed below has been transferred:

1. One (1) carcass belonging to MGW #1385 - ST #753919, transferred to the UNMMuseum of Southwestern Biology.

2. One (1) collar belonging to MGW #1386- ST #75391, transferred to MGWRP.

Audio Recordings/Video Recordings/Photographs Created by Law Enforcement:

No recordings and/or photographs were created at this time.



ATTACHMENTS

1. Copy of Transfer Order Surplus Personal Property, dated 01/14/2019 (1 page).2. Copy of Transfer of Prope1ty, dated 08/14/2019 (1 page).


TRANSFER ORDER 1. ORutR NUMBER(S) �Uf"\IVl ".. ·-

a. 1NV#2015200932 0MB NUMBER SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY b. 3090-0014 PAGE 1 OF 1 PAGES

2. TYPE OF ORDER 3. SURPLUS 4. SET ASIDE DATE 5. 6. TOTAL ACQUISITION

□ STATE AGENCY □ 00D(SEA) □ FAA RELEASE DATE

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NON- COST REPORTABLE

REPORTABLE 7. TO GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION• 8. LOCATION OF PROPERTY

Office of Law Enforcement USFWS/OLE4901 Paseo del Norte NESuite D

9. HOLDING AGENCY (Name and address)* Albuquerque, NM 87113

USFWS/OLE

4901 Paseo del Norte NE 10. FOR GSA USE ONLYSuite D Albuquerque, NM 87113 SOURCE CODE D

STATE CTI CITY I I I I I TYPE OF DONATION [TI

ADJUSTED AU.OCATION CODE I I 11. PICKUP OR SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS•

Delivered via GOV. Purpose: Donated for educational or scientific purposes, or both, in accordance with 50 CFR 12.35.

12. SURPLUS PROPERTY LISTUUANTIIY ACQUISITION COST

UI I DENTlflCA TION DEMIL. COND. AND NO. NUMBER(Sl DESCRIPTION CODE CODE UNIT UNIT TOTAL

(a) (bl (c) (dJ (e) m (al lh)

NIA EST#753919 Remains of one ( 1) Mexican gray wolf# 1385 NIA N/A NIA N/A NIA

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13. TRANSFEREE ACTION

Transforoe certifies ond agrees that transfers and donations are made in accordance wim 41 CFR 101-44, and to the terms, conditiorni, and assurances as specified on this document.

14. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION

I certify that the administrative actions pertinent to this order ere in accordance with 41 CFR 1 01-44 and es specified on tl1is document have been and are being ·�"-

documented under INV#2015200932

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11. TRANSFEREE (Name and addl'flSS of Stare Agoncy,

S£A, or public airponJ *

Museum of Southwestern BiologyUniversity of New Mexico302 Yale Boulevard NECERIA 83, Room 204Albuquerque, NM 87131

a. DETERMINING OFFICER (DOD or FAA("

SA tX6). (6X7)(C)

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b.SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF STATE AGENCY OR DONEE c. DATE REPAESEI\ITATIVE

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UNITED STATFS

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

TRANSFER OF PROPERTY

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Report No.

Date 1/28/2019

Transfer From: (Ol'ganization and Complete Address) Transfer To: (Organization and Complete Address)

Special Agent !CblCGl, Cb>mcc> I 4901 Paseo del Norte NE, Suite D

Albuquerque, NM 87113

Appropriation and Accounting Data:

QUANTITY OR ITEM

PROPERTY NO.

IDNO.

MGWRP

2105 Osuna Road NE

Albuquerque, NM 87113

ITEM D,BSCRIPTION ORIGINAL

CONDITIONACQUISITION (Include model &,serial 1111mber) COST (OAC) CODE

1 753919 Mexican Gray Wolf# 1385 N/A N/A

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smPPING AND RECEIVING INFORMATION

Date Shipped:

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Official Title:

Dr-v �+-' \ ).\_c\Cl Adjilstincnt to property records (Pro\Jy Official Date Completed Signature):

Date Received:

1/1-�/ 11Authori.. (b)(6), (b)(7)(C)

Official T1t1e:

Pt-"9 f'lt 11-1. 4,,i�Vl+ Financial Offl'cial Signature (if Required): Date Completed

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