Conservation Officers Arrest Mishawaka Man in LaPorte County

DNR law enforcementA Mishawaka man faces illegal hunting and drug charges in LaPorte County. Indiana Conservation Officers reportedly saw Jason Nehring, 39, shinning a spotlight in a field near the Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area in search of deer Tuesday night. The officers pulled his vehicle over and reportedly found several items used to hunt deer, including a compound bow and a handgun, along with marijuana and paraphernalia. Indiana Conservation Officers note it is illegal to shine a light while in search of deer with any type of firearm or hunting equipment inside the vehicle.

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