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Man accused of capturing endangered turtles faces more than 100 charges
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· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway His arrest occurred on August 8 near a highway and county road in Winston County, Alabama.
A man from Iowa is facing numerous charges in Alabama related to the capture of a critically endangered species. The species in question is the flattened musk turtle, which is native only to Alabama. The man, Aiden Throndson, has been charged with multiple counts of violating protection laws and taking or selling protected species.
His arrest occurred on August 8 near a highway and county road in Winston County, Alabama. Further details about the case and Throndson's charges are available from the source, including information about his bond and the laws protecting the flattened musk turtle.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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