NJ MAN FACES 6 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR…SHOOTING SQUIRRELS IN BACKYARD WITH BB GUN

by LADY LIBERTY SILLY WORDSMITH Posted 2012/06/30 06:35:25

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Posted on June

(Photo: Linden Police Department)

A New Jersey man was having problems with squirrels entering his Linden home through a hole. In order to stop them, he killed a few with his BB gun and hung them on his fence, like a warning to pirates entering a port.

Linden, NJ Man Faces Fines, Jail Time Under Animal Cruelty Charges for Shooting and Hanging Squirrels on His Fence

Richard Baird (Photo: Linden Police Department)

Now Richard Baird is facing $250 to $1,000 in fines and up to six months in jail under animal cruelty charges.

According to MyFoxNY, police say the 49-year-old man baited the squirrels by putting peanut butter on his tree, at which point he shot them when they approached it. Police are unsure exactly why Baird hung the squirells on his fence. Six squirrels were found hanging, while a few others were on the ground.

Baird told the authorities he had tried to cover the hole into his house but it wasn’t effective at keeping the critters out.

NewJersy.com reports Baird’s court summons is issued for June 26.

[H/t CBS Local]

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Bill 2012/06/30 10:34:47

MY OPTION: (Please comment)

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In that case I should be facing about 200 years. Squirrel with rice and beans makes a tasty dish.
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LADY LI... to heirsof... 2012/06/30 15:15:07

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HAIL to the KING! I RAVE THAT!

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shenendoah to william... 2012/06/30 15:37:56

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Got 'er wrong there fella, no way is this bully humane and the jury is still out on whether or not this idiot is human.

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LADY LI... to william... 2012/07/01 05:16:44

THANKS FOR YOUR WORDS OF WISDOM, FRIEND!

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Bill 2012/06/30 10:34:47

MY OPTION: (Please comment)

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In that case I should be facing about 200 years. Squirrel with rice and beans makes a tasty dish.

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heirsof... to Bill 2012/06/30 13:52:01

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Sounds good. E-mail me some.

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Bill to heirsof... 2012/06/30 14:38:50

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One order on the way. LOL

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shenendoah to Bill 2012/06/30 15:44:04

Killing squirrels for food is a different kettle of fish. This puke considered it entertainment and he kept the trophies to show his like minded friends. If my son had behaved that way I'd take him out then kill myself for raising such a worthless human being.

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Bill to shenendoah 2012/07/01 10:50:10

I believe you would give him a good butt chewing, but, not take him out over this.

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classic to Bill 2012/06/30 15:44:30

At least you eat what you Kill....

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Bill to classic 2012/07/01 10:51:31

Always have. Was raised to respect the wild and only kill what you intend to eat. Humans being the exception, to this rule. LOL

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in vino... to Bill 2012/06/30 15:53:23

+2

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Bill to in vino... 2012/07/01 10:53:40

You want that with or without a good wine? LOL

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LADY LI... to Bill 2012/07/01 15:26:36

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Bill to LADY LI... 2012/07/02 13:48:20

Got it cooked, the wine is chilled. Only problem, my neighbor is wondering where her squirrel went. LOL

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LADY LI... to in vino... 2012/07/01 15:18:23

BON APPETIT, my DARLING!

http://www.wisconsinchalet.co...

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LADY LI... to Bill 2012/07/01 05:18:23

+1

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Bill to LADY LI... 2012/07/01 10:54:16

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And you too LADY LI.

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Mav 2012/06/30 09:02:59 (edited)

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If he shot them and ate them it would have been fine and if had lived in the country and hung up a dead animal it would have been fine, but when you start killing out of convenience for no reason and hanging the carcasses to rot thats when it becomes a problem, especially if you live in the city.

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heirsof... to Mav 2012/06/30 13:54:09

He should've just put their heads up on wall, like these deer.

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santa6642 to heirsof... 2012/06/30 14:13:21

Wonderful

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classic to Mav 2012/06/30 15:45:59

There are also laws on hunting seasons, and daily limits....

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LADY LI... to Mav 2012/07/01 05:21:44

THANKS FOR COMMENT!

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Turings... to Mav 2012/07/01 05:39:41

Why let them rot when you can dress them up in cute little military uniforms? ^^

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mwg0735 2012/06/30 08:40:41
LADY LI... to mwg0735 2012/07/01 05:26:16

+1

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U-Dog 2012/06/30 08:35:19 (edited)

NO, I DISAGREE, PUNISHMENT IS TOO HARSH (Please comment)

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This guy didn't show a lot of brains in trying to solve the problem but he wasn't just shooting the squirrels for no reason so he is still smarter than most politicians. There is simply no good reason for this guy to spend six months of his life behind bars-- NOT WORKING and at TAX PAYER EXPENSE.

Men like Davy Crocket would just be so proud to know that they bequeathed the country they loved, fought and died for to a bunch of over-sheltered underdeveloped bambyite morons.

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BoomLover to U-Dog 2012/06/30 14:03:03

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Can I quote you? "Over-sheltered underdeveloped bambyite morons" is great! Hummm, then again, it lacks something....I know, "Over-sheltered, mentally underdeveloped bambyite morons"...that works...

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U-Dog to BoomLover 2012/06/30 16:02:57

Be my guest LOL.

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TuringsChild 2012/06/30 08:27:49

NO, I DISAGREE, PUNISHMENT IS TOO HARSH (Please comment)

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Hanging them up was dumb. It'd be meaningless to squirrels, but would attract the attention of buttinsky Authoritarians. They're VERMIN. It shouldn't matter WHAT ANYONE does to them!

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shenendoah to Turings... 2012/06/30 15:50:13

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Well, in that case, liberals, since they are also vermin, should be sporting a bulls eye on their asses(most vulerable place since that is where they keep their brain (assuming they have one)

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LADY LI... to Turings... 2012/07/01 05:33:03

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THANKS FOR COMMENT, MY DEAR!!

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~HopelessRomanticM17~ 2012/06/30 08:26:21

MY OPTION: (Please comment)

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Although it is very cruel and odd to shoot squirrels, I feel like that punishment is far too severe.

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LADY LI... to ~Hopele... 2012/07/01 05:41:27 (edited)

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mustangluver 2012/06/30 08:17:10

NO, I DISAGREE, PUNISHMENT IS TOO HARSH (Please comment)

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Squirrels are rats with bushy tails. They carry disease. They destroy gardens. They are miserable rodents. You're allowed to kill any kind of bug that invades your space, why not a rodent?

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LADY LI... to mustang... 2012/07/01 05:43:20

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sky blue pink - American 2012/06/30 08:12:58

YES, I AGREE with this PUNISHMENT (Please comment)

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It's still animal cruelty and six months isn't harsh enough.
Have a nice day !

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BoomLover to sky blu... 2012/06/30 14:06:01

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What is cruel about what he did? He killed them, he didn't capture them and torture them....it's not like pulling the wings off flies and then burning them with magnifying glasses, like one guy I know used to do, (maybe still does!)....

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LADY LI... to sky blu... 2012/07/01 05:43:58

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Wolfman 2012/06/30 07:48:25

NO, I DISAGREE, PUNISHMENT IS TOO HARSH (Please comment)

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What harm did he do to anyone?

What kind of squirrels can one kill with a BB gun?

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LADY LI... to Wolfman 2012/06/30 07:56:46

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