A Kent County man is facing several poaching-related charges for allegedly driving around at night and shooting deer.

Investigators with the DNR say that 29-year-old Edward Trout of Cedar Springs told them that driving around at night and shooting deer from his truck relieved his frustration. Police say text messages show that Trout has been doing it since 2020.

He's also accused of poaching snapping turtles, often spearing them and leaving them dead on the shore.

If found guilty, Trout could face jail, as well as losing his hunting and fishing licenses.