Syracuse, New York – On May 11, 2025, a disturbing wildlife incident unfolded on Erie Boulevard.

ECO Scalisi received a tip about someone capturing a baby goose. The report included video evidence and the suspect’s license plate number.

While patrolling the area, ECO Scalisi located the vehicle a mile away and began following it.

The vehicle stopped to deliver a DoorDash order, giving the officer a chance to intervene.

The driver admitted to catching the baby goose and said they intended to add it to their backyard chicken flock.

A child in the back seat was holding the goose in her lap.

ECO Scalisi confiscated the baby goose on the spot.

The driver did not have a valid license and had a previous suspension.

Appearance tickets were issued for unlawful possession of protected wildlife and aggravated unlicensed operation in the second degree.

The baby goose was safely reunited with its family.

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