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Police Probe Deer Skinned in Louisiana Restaurant Freezer

4/25/2026

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Police investigated after video showed a deer being skinned behind Pineville restaurant.
Officers found carcass in freezer at China Queen on Cottingham Expressway.
Restaurant apologized, said animal was not for customers, and cleaned area.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) warned illegal roadkill possession carries $400-$950 fines and up to 120 days prison, while the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) opened an investigation after records showed violations on April 1.

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Police investigated after video showed a deer being skinned behind Pineville restaurant.
Officers found carcass in freezer at China Queen on Cottingham Expressway.
Restaurant apologized, said animal was not for customers, and cleaned area.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) warned illegal roadkill possession carries $400-$950 fines and up to 120 days prison, while the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) opened an investigation after records showed violations on April 1.