Washington County woman pleads guilty in wildlife poaching case
Posted: Apr 22, 2025 5:55 PM CDT
Washington County Sheriff\'s Office WASHINGTON COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Washington County woman has pleaded guilty in a disturbing wildlife poaching case involving the illegal killing of more than 100 deer.
Thirty-six-year-old Jessica Kroening admitted to helping a group of teens shoot deer at night across Washington, Fond du Lac, and Dodge counties.
Investigators say they found rifles with serial numbers scratched off, along with bloody tools in her vehicle.
The group is also accused of harassing other animals, including geese and turtles.
Kroening will be sentenced May 2.
