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Louisiana Restaurant Under Investigation After Deer Roadkill Found in Freezer with Other Food, Police Say
Police said the deer carcass was stored with food items, and state health and wildlife agencies have opened separate investigations.
- Following a viral Facebook post on Wednesday, the Pineville Police Department investigated China Queen after allegations that the restaurant stored a dead animal in its freezer.
- Evidence indicated the deer carcass had been collected from the roadside, which the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries notes is illegal without specific authorization.
- Officers discovered the carcass in a freezer at the 2900 block of Cottingham Expressway, stored alongside other food items allegedly intended for restaurant customers.
- Management at China Queen apologized, stating the item was improperly stored and not meant for service, while the Louisiana Department of Health and LDWF launched separate investigations.
- Collecting roadkill without authorization can result in fines or jail time, as regulators continue investigating potential health code and wildlife violations.
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KLFYPineville Police probe restaurant deer carcass handling
The Pineville Police Department is investigating after a viral social media post alleged that employees at a Pineville restaurant were skinning a dead animal behind the business and storing the meat in a freezer with food intended for customers.
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