Caldwell Parish man allegedly caught on video choking deer to death; arrested

Caldwell Parish man allegedly caught on video choking deer to death; arrested

CALDWELL PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- A Grayson man has been arrested after a video showed him allegedly choking a fawn to death, authorities said. Taryn J. Varnell, 18, of Grayson, was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with aggravated cruelty to animals and taking a spotted fawn. The investigation began on July 9, when agents were made aware of a video showing Varnell allegedly choking a fawn to death. Authorities contacted Varnell at his residence an…

Caldwell Parish man accused of choking deer to death; arrested

CALDWELL PARISH (KTVE/KARD) -- On August 21, 2024, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents arrested a male subject for alleged wildlife violations in Caldwell Parish. According to authorities, 18-year-old Taryn J. Varnell of Grayson, La. was arrested for aggravated cruelty to animals and taking a spotted fawn. The investigation began on July 9, 2024, when agents were made aware of a video showing Varnell alle…

Disturbing Video Reveals Louisiana Man Choking Deer To Death

Enforcement agents from The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested a man for allegedly violating wildlife guidelines in Caldwell Parish. Authorities say that Taryn J. Varnell, 18, of Grayson, LA took a spotted fawn and was later arrested for aggravated cruelty to animals.