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Federal charges for bald eagle killing in Washington

Overview

A 66-year-old resident of Brush Prairie, Washington, identified as Benjamin G. Allen, has been charged with federal crimes following the death of a bald eagle in Clark County. The incident occurred on February 5, 2026, after witnesses reported hearing a loud noise, such as a gunshot, near a property where Allen kept chickens.

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife officers discovered the bird with blood around its head. Veterinary examinations confirmed that two shotgun pellets were lodged in the eagle’s brain, causing its death.

Allen faces two misdemeanor charges: a violation of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, which carries a potential penalty of up to one year in prison and a $500,000 fine, and the unlawful killing of a migratory bird. He is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Tacoma on September 8.

Entities

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife · Brush Prairie, Washington · U.S. Department of Justice · Brush Prairie · Washington man (66)

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Washington man charged with killing bald eagle

    A Washington man, Benjamin G. Allen, faces federal charges for allegedly killing a bald eagle with a shotgun in Brush Prairie. He faces potential prison time and significant fines.

  2. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Washington Man Charged for Killing Bald Eagle

    A 66‑year‑old Washington man faces two federal misdemeanor charges for shooting a bald eagle with a shotgun; penalties include up to a year in prison and $500,000 fine.

Sources

abc7chicago.com · informationgovernance.com · mbfinland.fi · PostEzAd.com · saraacarter.com