Roughly two weeks after a man surrendered to police for allegedly killing a bald eagle, the identity of the suspect has been released. The alleged poacher is 50-year-old Rodney Thomas, whose son, Rodney Thomas II, is a safety for the Indianapolis Colts. The alleged shooting happened May 12 outside Pittsburgh when residents found one of two local mature bald eagles dead in a field. VIKINGS FIRST-ROUND PICK JORDAN ADDISON 'TRULY SORRY' FOR DRIVING INCIDENT; HE ALLEGEDLY HIT 140 MPHThe Pennsylvania state Senate recently passed a bill to raise the fine to $2,000 in an effort to discourage poaching. The federal penalty for poaching a bald eagle can include a fine of up to $100,000 and up to one year in prison for a first offense, according to the U.S.

Source: Fox News July 22, 2023 21:58 UTC