Photo credit ODNR Division of Wildlife.

AKRON, OH – State Wildlife Officer Marino A. Pellegrini has been assigned to Portage County according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

Pellegrini is a 2009 graduate of Canfield High School in Mahoning County. In 2013, he received an Associate degree in Criminal Justice from Youngstown State University.

Officer Pellegrini had been the state wildlife officer assigned to Lake County since his graduation from the Ohio Wildlife Officer Academy in 2014.

As a state wildlife officer, Pellegrini will have statewide jurisdiction to enforce wildlife regulations, investigate allegations of waterway pollution, protect state property, and make arrests. He will also conduct educational programs, perform fish and wildlife management duties, and advise landowners on dealing with wildlife. State wildlife officers serve an important role as a point of contact with law enforcement and other agencies on topics of mutual interest, providing assistance and expertise.

To reach Officer Pellegrini, call the Wildlife District Three Headquarters in Akron at 330-644-2293. To report suspicious activity involving wildlife, call 1-800-POACHER. Reports can remain anonymous.

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

For more information, contact:
Scott Angelo, ODNR Division of Wildlife
330-245-3006